About this episode
This episode explores the history and significance of Winthrop University in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
“W” is for Winthrop University. Located in Rock Hill, Winthrop University traces its roots to1886 when Winthrop Training School, a teacher-training school for Columbia teachers opened.
People in this episode
Host: Walter Edgar
Topics covered
- education
- history
- university
- teacher training
- South Carolina
Keywords
- Winthrop University
- Rock Hill
- teacher training
- 1886
- education history
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Winthrop University, Winthrop Training School, Columbia
Places: Rock Hill
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