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

10/10 Excellent

"Ty was terrific!!"

Travelodge by Wyndham Orangeburg

10/10 Excellent

"We were greeted at the reception desk by gentleman who genuinely was happy to see us... That normally doesn't happen.. The bed was very comfortable and that was the most important thing. We didn't shower. We just jumped back in the car and continued on to our destination so we did not take advantage of all the accommodations.. We will stay there on our way back home after our vacation.."

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Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center

3.7/5 (3 reviews)

Catch an event at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center during your trip to Orangeburg. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Edisto Memorial Gardens

4.3/5 (51 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Edisto Memorial Gardens, a lovely green space in Orangeburg. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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What's the area like around Claflin University?

Claflin University is located in Orangeburg. Travellers love the area for its array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 8 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Claflin University?

Tru by Hilton Orangeburg is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and free parking. It's located 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Claflin University. Other good options within 5 miles include Orangeburg Inn & Suites and Spark by Hilton Orangeburg.

How many hotels will I find near Claflin University?

Expedia has 8 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Claflin University.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Claflin University, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Claflin University.

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Hotels near other Claflin University attractions

Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center

Edisto Memorial Gardens

Thunder Valley Speedway

Elloree Heritage Museum and Cultural Center

Orangeburg County Library Mentor Branch

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