South Carolina Civil Rights Museum wins 2025 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – The South Carolina Civil Rights Museum was awarded the 2025 David W. Robinson Catalyst Award on Wednesday.
Given by the Central Carolina Community Foundation, the annual award honors organizations that ‘spark transformative community change, reflecting the Foundation’s commitment to supporting and uplifting nonprofits across the Midlands.’
The South Carolina Civil Rights Museum was founded in 2019 and is located in Orangeburg. The Museum was established by nationally renowned photographer Cecil Williams and educator Barbara Johnson-Williams.
The Museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing South Carolina’s pivotal role in the civil rights movement through educational resources, historical preservation, community engagement, and continued innovation.
The museum is currently under construction, expanding space at the Railroad Corner site in downtown Orangeburg, and is set for completion in 2026.
“This recognition from Central Carolina Community Foundation reflects a partnership that has strengthened our Museum in many ways,” said Museum co-founder Cecil Williams. “The Foundation has offered financial support, leadership guidance, and opportunities to learn from fellow nonprofits, all of which have helped me lead more effectively and expand our reach. We are grateful for this award and for the Foundation’s role in elevating the preservation of South Carolina’s civil rights legacy.”
