Episode #2: A Conversation with Harold “Buster” Hatcher, Chief of the Waccamaw Indian People

Harold “Buster” Hatcher, Chief of the Waccamaw Indian People, poses for a picture during the group’s annual Pauwau held on its tribal grounds in Aynor, S.C. Photograph courtesy of http://www.americantowns.com. Accessed November 10, 2014.

Warning: Contains strong language that may not be suitable for younger listeners.  Discretion is advised.

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This episode of the Between the Waters podcast features a conversation with Harold “Buster” Hatcher, Chief of the Waccamaw Indian People during our visit to the tribe’s annual Pauwau in Aynor, S.C.  Join us as we brave the elements to discuss his difficult childhood as a racial “other” in South Carolina, the Waccamaw Indian People’s battle for state recognition; and their ongoing efforts to educate the public about their proud history and culture.  To learn more about the Waccamaw Indian People visit http://waccamawindians.us/about/

Episode #1: A Conversation with Lee Brockington, Senior Interpreter at Hobcaw Barony

 

Lee Brockington and her son, Brock Shehan, on the front porch of an 1850 slave dwelling at Friendfield Village, one of four African American villages at Hobcaw Barony. African American families lived in the cabin until 1950. Permission to use this photo, taken in August 2014, was granted by Lee Brockington.

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In this episode of the Between the Waters podcast, we speak with Lee Brockington, Senior Interpreter of History and Culture at Hobcaw Barony and author of Plantation Between the Waters.  Join us as she shares her professional journey, vision for historical interpretation of the property; and initial impressions of our project.