Saint Teresa Community Outreach and Empowerment

Saint Teresa Community Outreach and Empowerment We are a grassroots community organization that cultivates and preserves the African-American history of Lake City, SC, and Surrounding areas.

The mission of Saint Teresa Community Outreach and Empowerment (STCOE) is to cultivate and preserve the African-American history of Lake City and Surrounding areas through outreach programs and activities that seek to engage, empower, and create systemic change.

06/09/2026

Meet the Patriot: Adam Ivey!

Did you know? Adam Ivey answered the call to serve during the American Revolution in the P*e Dee region of South Carolina.

“He answered the call of liberty in a divided world.”

Discover more in the upcoming "Marion’s Merry Men of the P*e Dee: A History Coloring Book."

Coming Soon.


Teresa Community Outreach and Empowerment
South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial South Carolina African American Heritage Commission

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06/09/2026

Meet the Patriot: George Perkins!

Did you know? George Perkins is remembered as one of the many overlooked patriots connected to Revolutionary War service in South Carolina.

“Through hardship and war, he endured.”

Discover more in the upcoming Marion’s Merry Men of the P*e Dee: A History Coloring Book.

Coming Soon.

Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission





Teresa Community Outreach and Empowerment

04/14/2026

SAINT TERESA COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EMPOWERMENT
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Hanna African American Cemetery
Saturday, May 2, 2026
2280 Johnsonville Highway
Lake City, SC 29560

SCHEDULE
Check-In: 8:00 a.m. | Safety Briefing: 8:15 a.m. (Required) | Clearing: 8:30 a.m.

ABOUT
• Family & community volunteer effort • Cemetery clearing & care • No experience required

SAFETY NOTICE
All volunteers must check in and attend the safety briefing before participating.

WHAT TO BRING
• Gloves • Closed-toe shoes • Water (optional)

CONTACT
Dr. Terrie Gaskins-Bryant | 843-598-0250 (leave a message) | [email protected]

Join us as we restore and honor the Hanna African American Cemetery
through community care and preservation.

Saint Teresa Community Outreach and Empowerment is honored to share the 40th Anniversary Symposium of the Avery Research...
02/27/2026

Saint Teresa Community Outreach and Empowerment is honored to share the 40th Anniversary Symposium of the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture at the College of Charleston.

Dr. Terrie Gaskins-Bryant will be participating in this important gathering celebrating 40 years of preserving Black history and education.

Join the conversation in Charleston, June 9–11, 2026.

Register here: https://avery.charleston.edu/liblitsymp/

10/05/2025

See previous post to connect with more ancestral wisdom 🪘

10/05/2025

Address

125 Valley Street
Lake City, SC
29560

Telephone

+18435980250

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