Civil Rights & Photography (8th grade)

*This option is available beginning November, 11 2025

What motivated the actions of local activist during the Civil Rights Movement? Who were they and what charges occurred? What role did journalists, attorneys, churches, and local students play in these stories? What impact did photography have? See the images captured be Civil Rights photographer Cecil Williams and tour the Pee Dee History Gallery to learn more. In the studio, build your own pinhole camera and discover how they work.

Gallery Tour: Pee Dee History Gallery - Special Exhibits Gallery
Studio Activity: Pinhole camera creation

Enrichment Resources

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SC SOCIAL STUDIES COLLEGE AND CAREER READY STANDARDS:
Standard 5: Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of world events on South Carolina and the United States from 1929 to present.
Enduring Understanding: As a result of new perspectives on national security following World War I, South Carolina continues to benefit from and contribute to national and global communities. Additionally, civic participation and social change altered South Carolina’s social standing and political alignment.
Indicator 8.5.E: Utilize a variety of primary and secondary sources to analyze multiple perspectives on the cultural changes in South Carolina and the U.S.
SC College and Career Ready Standards for Visual Arts Proficiency - Connecting
Standard 6: I can identify the role of visual arts through history and world cultures.
Standard 7: I can relate visual arts to other arts disciplines, content areas and careers.