17³Ô¹ÏÍø Historical Campus Tour
17³Ô¹ÏÍø Historical Campus Virtual Tour: 17³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Legacy of Race, Slavery, and Segregation
The 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Historical Campus Tour project arose from the realization that much of the college’s complete history is not readily known by the campus and college community. It aims to provide awareness and clarity as we move towards a future built on community and hope. We hope that, through this tour, you’ll consider how your faith, moral compass, and/or guiding convictions lead you to respond to what you will learn.
The 17³Ô¹ÏÍø historical campus virtual tour is an adapted version of a walking tour created in 2023 by students Anaya Patel and Lauren Collver, using a combination of primary and secondary sources. They were guided by Dr. Hilary Green, James B. Duke Professor of Africana Studies, Dr. Rose Stremlau, Associate Professor of History, and the research of alumni HD Mellin ‘20 and Tian Yi ‘18.
A guided walking tour of campus provides an overview of 17³Ô¹ÏÍø's legacy of colonialism and enslavement.
Walking tours are offered during the academic year, beginning in September and ending in April.
Contact
Please reach out to the Director of the 17³Ô¹ÏÍø Forum, Reverend Daniel Heath, with any inquiries at daheath@davidson.edu.
Credits
Authors: Anaya Patel ‘25, Lauren Collver ‘25, Hilary Green Ph.D., and Rose Stremlau Ph.D.
Producers: Emily Drew ‘04, James K. Batten Professor of English 2023-24, and Cameron Krakowiak ‘24
Map Programmer: Anaya Patel ‘25
Film Crew: Cameron Krakowiak ‘24, Thomas Krakowiak, and Brooks Lester
Video Editor: Cameron Krakowiak ‘24
Actors: Josh Ancecelle ‘24, Laura Lillian Baggett ‘26, Kaesy Diaz Castellanos ‘27, D’Mycal Foreman ‘25, Baris Kalaycioglu ‘26, Nicole Kammer ‘27, Emma Kitchin ‘25, Cameron Krakowiak ‘24, Jake McGraw ‘25, Mav Smith ‘26, and Trent Thompson ‘26