South Carolina Capitol Celebration

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

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STARTING LOCATION: USC Alumni Center
SECOND LOCATION: South Carolina Statehouse

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About the Event

Charleston RISE and the National School Choice Awareness Foundation hosted a celebration of school choice on January 28th, 2026, from 9:00am – 12:00pm at the University of South Carolina Alumni Center. The event began with a talent showcase featuring students from across the state and continued with a spirit-filled march to the State Capitol Building. Families celebrated school choice with a proclamation from the governor and stories shared by parents and students. This event was FREE.

Event Organizers

This celebratory rally is organized by

Charleston RISE

in collaboration with the National School Choice Awareness Foundation.

Date & Location

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

9:00 am – 12:00 pm

STARTING LOCATION: USC Alumni Center

Alumni Center – 1st Floor Ballroom

900 Senate St., Columbia, SC 29201


SECOND LOCATION: South Carolina Statehouse

Statehouse – Steps

100 Gervais St., Columbia, SC 29208

A student wearing a scarf holds up a School Choice Week pennant

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