Documentary features SC State students’ archeological work at Redcliffe Plantation

An Archaeological Field School Experience at Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site, Beech Island, South Carolina from George Wingard on Vimeo.

ORANGEBURG, S.C. – An online documentary showcases the archeological fieldwork South Carolina State University and Claflin University students conducted over spring break at Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site.

The video short produced by George "Buddy" Wingard Jr. highlights a collaborative project between SC State the University of South Carolina, Claflin University, South Carolina State Parks, Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site, and The Savannah River Archaeological Research Program.

All organizations worked together to introduce students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to a hands-on archeological experience.

The archeological spring break experience has been held for the past four years and is part of SC State's ongoing efforts to introduce HBCU students to the field of archeology and public history. The program is funded by the Wenner-Gren Foundation.

Sign up for next year’s spring break archeology experience.

Students at HBCUs along with other universities and colleges in South Carolina that do not have archeology courses are encouraged to apply for the 2025 spring break archeology experience by contacting Dr. Alison Mc Letchie at amcletch@scsu.edu.