The Progressive Club is a historic

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located at Johns Island,

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. The Club itself was formed in 1948. The club house was built in 1963, and provided a home for

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' Progressive Club's legal and financial assistance program, adult education program, and dormitory lodging. It also served as a community recreational, child care, meeting place and grocery store. The building was built to house a " Citizenship School" where adult education classes and workshops enabled African-American citizens to register, vote, and become aware of the political processes of their communities. It was listed on the

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in 2007.

Gallery of images

Image:Remains of the progressive club.jpg, What remains of the club today Image:Front of the progressive club.jpg, A view of the front of the club Image:Progressive Club Restoration Sign.jpg, A sign about restoration of the club Image:Progressive Club Fundraising Appeal.jpg, An appeal to save the club Image:Progressive Club Historical marker front.jpg, Front of Historical Marker Image:Progressive Club Historical marker back.jpg, Back of Historical Marker

References

African-American history of South Carolina Clubhouses on the National Register of Historic Places in South Carolina Buildings and structures completed in 1963 Buildings and structures in Charleston County, South Carolina National Register of Historic Places in Charleston County, South Carolina {{CharlestonCountySC-NRHP-stub