Claflin University

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Claflin University, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, was founded in 1869 by Alonzo Webster (1818-1887), a Vermont minister. Webster came to South Carolina to teach at the Baker Bible Institute in Charleston training African American ministers for the Methodist Episcopal Church (today the United Methodist Church). In 1869 he received a charter from the state of South Carolina to establish a college that would prepare freed slaves for the responsibilities of citizenship. The first charter banned discrimination among the faculty, staff and students, making the Academy the first South Carolina university open to all regardless of race. Nonetheless, all of the students at the Academy were African American.
Claflin University, located in Orangeburg, South Carolina, was founded in 1869 by Alonzo Webster (1818-1887), a Vermont minister. Webster came to South Carolina to teach at the Baker Bible Institute in Charleston training African American ministers for the Methodist Episcopal Church (today the United Methodist Church). In 1869 he received a charter from the state of South Carolina to establish a college that would prepare freed slaves for the responsibilities of citizenship. The first charter banned discrimination among the faculty, staff and students, making the Academy the first South Carolina university open to all regardless of race. Nonetheless, all of the students at the Academy were African American.

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Tru by Hilton Orangeburg

Tru by Hilton Orangeburg

2.5 out of 5
739 Citadel Road Orangeburg SC
The price is AU$179 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
AU$179
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23 Feb - 24 Feb
Located in Orangeburg, Tru by Hilton Orangeburg is within a 10-minute drive of Claflin University and South Carolina State University.
Very friendly staff

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orangeburg

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orangeburg

2.5 out of 5
675 Citadel Rd Orangeburg SC
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The price is AU$164 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$164
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26 Feb - 27 Feb
When you stay at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orangeburg in Orangeburg, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Claflin University and South Carolina State ...
The room was clean and nicely furnished.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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Super 8 by Wyndham, Orangeburg

Super 8 by Wyndham, Orangeburg

2 out of 5
3608 Saint Matthews Rd Orangeburg SC
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The price is AU$90 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
AU$90
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15 Feb - 16 Feb
With a stay at Super 8 by Wyndham, Orangeburg in Orangeburg, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Claflin University and South Carolina State University.
Room was very clean. Every one very nice.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

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