{"product_id":"the-green-book-of-south-joshua-parks-9781938235986","title":"The Green Book of South Carolina: A Travel Guide to African American Cultural Sites","description":"\u003cp\u003eSouth Carolina is a state of incredible African American history: from the lunch counter in Rock Hill where the Friendship Nine began their \"Jail, No Bail\" protests, to the site where the freedom song \"We Shall Overcome\" was first sung; our nation's very first school for the formerly enslaved, to a monument to the Middle Passage championed by Toni Morrison. Visitors and residents alike will find the Palmetto State rich in remarkable places that played a part in some of our nation's most significant moments. \u003ci\u003eThe Green Book of South Carolina\u003c\/i\u003e, compiled by the WeGOJA Foundation (on behalf of the SC African American Heritage Commission), is a first-of-its-kind travel guide to the most tourist-friendly destinations offering visitors avenues to discover intriguing African American history as they travel the state.\u003cbr\u003eOrganized by region and illustrated with more than 80 color photographs by Joshua Parks, this guidebook presents a curated selection of over 200 museums, monuments, historic markers, schools, churches, and other public lands. Features a foreword by Dr. Darlene Clark Hine, Distinguished Professor Emerita at Michigan State University where she served as the John A. Hannah Distinguished Professor of History. \u003ci\u003eThe South Carolina Green Book\u003c\/i\u003e is a collaborative release by Hub City Press, the WeGOJA Foundation, and the International African American Museum. \u003ci\u003eSponsored by the City of Spartanburg.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 180 historic markers, structures, and landmarks for a diverse audience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes popular sites as well as hidden gems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganized by region for easy travel planning and discovery. Includes suggested day trips for each region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact accessibly-priced book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful full-color photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Joshua Parks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1938235983\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781938235986\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hub City Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/05\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.87h x 5.04w x 0.71d","brand":"Joshua Parks","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44058815430911,"sku":"9781938235986","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_7df24c0b-9ec1-4add-872c-8b0e338e0d9f.jpg?v=1685054672","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-green-book-of-south-joshua-parks-9781938235986","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}