Title: Claflin University in Orangeburg - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Claflin University Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Claflin-University-Hotels.0-l724958822821040128-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Orangeburg](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Orangeburg.d6058108.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Claflin University Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Claflin-University.d724958822821040128.Car-Rental-Guide)[Orangeburg Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Orangeburg.d6058108.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Claflin University Tours and Activities ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058108/6d44fbcd-b983-4c8e-a1d2-65c7bc68a751.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058108/6d44fbcd-b983-4c8e-a1d2-65c7bc68a751.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Claflin University Activities [Orangeburg travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Orangeburg.dx6058108) --- --- ## Plan a trip to see Claflin University Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Executive Inn Ridgeway I-77](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98380000/98374300/98374299/6a15ec0c_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Executive Inn Ridgeway I-77 CA $699 per person Apr 20 - Apr 24 found 1 day ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Toronto (YYZ) to Columbia (CAE) 6.8/10 (146 reviews) The room had an empty juice bottle on the floor but the worst thing was the bugs in the room, on the floor and in the bathroom. Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025 ![Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19780000/19771000/19770961/e115a7d1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Hilton Garden Inn Columbia Downtown, SC Downtown Columbia CA $1,025 per person Apr 15 - Apr 19 found 15 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Ottawa (YOW) to Columbia (CAE) 8/10 Very Good! (427 reviews) The room was clean. However I woke up the next day with marks on my hand, arm, and back. I don’t know if it was bedbugs or spider that bite me. Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026 ![Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2520000/2515100/2515057/22f12a1f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Graduate by Hilton Columbia SC Downtown Columbia CA $1,271 per person Apr 15 - Apr 19 found 15 hours ago Roundtrip non-stop flight included Ottawa (YOW) to Columbia (CAE) 9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews) Genuinely nice staff Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026 ### Popular places to visit ![Columbia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635754744250/03e213cd-8fae-44f3-b27b-543a83d1a5c4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Harry Hampton Visitor Center Explore the great outdoors at Harry Hampton Visitor Center, a lovely green space in Hopkins. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the coffeehouses. [](https://expedia.ca/Harry-Hampton-Visitor-Center-Hopkins.d553248635754744250.Vacation-Attraction) ![Congaree National Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129970/08ff560c-1fd2-4d7e-9201-ff847eac8a81.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Congaree National Park 4/5(6 reviews) While protecting southern hardwood forest for the enjoyment of future generations, this park also offers hiking, canoeing and interesting ranger-led activities. [](https://expedia.ca/Congaree-National-Park-South-Carolina.d6129970.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bald cypress trees with very young needles stand at the edge of Lake Marion in the Santee National Wildlife Refuge in Summerton, South Carolina.; Shutterstock ID 620988272; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532654901/610cb34f-2808-42fe-bd56-3104903020e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Santee National Wildlife Refuge You can take time to visit Santee National Wildlife Refuge during your travels to Summerton. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Santee-National-Wildlife-Refuge-Summerton.d553248621532654901.Vacation-Attraction) #### Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center Catch an event at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center during your trip to Orangeburg. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Smith-Hammond-Middleton-Memorial-Center-Orangeburg.d693562845924265984.Vacation-Attraction) #### Edisto Memorial Gardens Explore the great outdoors at Edisto Memorial Gardens, a lovely green space in Orangeburg. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Edisto-Memorial-Gardens-Orangeburg.d553248621532654892.Vacation-Attraction) #### Thunder Valley Speedway You can take time to visit Thunder Valley Speedway during your travels to Neeses. [](https://expedia.ca/Thunder-Valley-Speedway-Neeses.d979108728357933056.Vacation-Attraction) --- ## Best Lodging Options Near Claflin University ## Check availability on hotels close to Claflin University [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=724958822821040128&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[Feb 13 - Feb 14](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=724958822821040128&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=724958822821040128&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15)[Feb 14 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=724958822821040128&startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=724958822821040128&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[Feb 13 - Feb 15](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.Package&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=724958822821040128&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) ![Tru by Hilton Orangeburg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34323400/34323336/1bbd70f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Tru by Hilton Orangeburg 739 Citadel Road Orangeburg SC [](https://expedia.ca/Orangeburg-Hotels-Tru-By-Hilton-Orangeburg.h34323336.Hotel-Information) ![Super 8 by Wyndham, Orangeburg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/40000/34400/34400/c9ac8d21_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Super 8 by Wyndham, Orangeburg 3608 Saint Matthews Rd Orangeburg SC [](https://expedia.ca/Orangeburg-Hotels-Super-8-By-Wyndham.h34400.Hotel-Information) ![SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orangeburg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54940000/54931500/54931475/27e78d69_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### SpringHill Suites by Marriott Orangeburg 675 Citadel Rd Orangeburg SC [](https://expedia.ca/Orangeburg-Hotels-SpringHill-Suites-Orangeburg.h54931475.Hotel-Information) ![Spark by Hilton Orangeburg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1880000/1878000/1877930/8acfa265_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Spark by Hilton Orangeburg 731 Citadel Road Orangeburg SC [](https://expedia.ca/Orangeburg-Hotels-Spark-By-Hilton-Orangeburg.h1877930.Hotel-Information) ![Orangeburg Inn & Suites ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105700000/105693800/105693778/68f1bad2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Orangeburg Inn & Suites 1415 John C Calhoun Dr Orangeburg SC [](https://expedia.ca/Orangeburg-Hotels-Orangeburg-Inn-Suites.h105693778.Hotel-Information) ![Southern Lodge & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16010000/16006800/16006797/bba9f28a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Southern Lodge & Suites 1017 Chestnut St NE Orangeburg SC [](https://expedia.ca/Orangeburg-Hotels-Southern-Lodge-Suites.h16006797.Hotel-Information) ![Travelodge by Wyndham Orangeburg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17390000/17380300/17380261/bfdc100f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Travelodge by Wyndham Orangeburg 3620 Saint Matthews Rd Orangeburg SC [](https://expedia.ca/Orangeburg-Hotels-Travelodge-By-Wyndham-Orangeburg.h17380261.Hotel-Information) ![Fairfield Inn by Marriott Orangeburg](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/570000/564000/563976/aa173c27_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Fairfield Inn by Marriott Orangeburg 663 Citadel Road Orangeburg SC [](https://expedia.ca/Orangeburg-Hotels-Fairfield-Inn-By-Marriott-Orangeburg.h563976.Hotel-Information) ![Baymont by Wyndham Orangeburg North](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/20500/20500/3438166f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Baymont by Wyndham Orangeburg North 3583 Saint Matthews Rd Orangeburg SC [](https://expedia.ca/Orangeburg-Hotels-Baymont-By-Wyndham-Orangeburg-North.h20500.Hotel-Information) [See all 286 properties in Claflin University](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.Package®ionId=724958822821040128) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_POI_Spring_PROMO_724958822821040128)