The Smith–Hammond–Middleton Memorial Center is a 3,200-seat multi-purpose arena in Orangeburg, South Carolina, named in memory of Samuel Hammond, Delano Middleton, and Henry Smith, who died in the Orangeburg Massacre, the same night the arena opened.[2] It is home to the South Carolina State University Bulldogs basketball teams.

Smith–Hammond–Middleton Memorial Center
SHM Memorial Center
Map
Interactive map of Smith–Hammond–Middleton Memorial Center
Location300 College Street
Orangeburg, South Carolina 29117
Coordinates33°30′04″N 80°50′47″W / 33.500979°N 80.846522°W / 33.500979; -80.846522
OwnerSouth Carolina State University
OperatorSouth Carolina State University
Capacity3,200
SurfaceHardwood
Construction
Broke ground1966
OpenedFebruary 8, 1968
Construction cost
$1.4 million
($13 million in 2025 dollars[1])
Tenants
South Carolina State Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs men's and women's basketball
South Carolina State University women's volleyball

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  1. 1634–1699: McCusker, J. J. (1997). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States: Addenda et Corrigenda (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1700–1799: McCusker, J. J. (1992). How Much Is That in Real Money? A Historical Price Index for Use as a Deflator of Money Values in the Economy of the United States (PDF). American Antiquarian Society. 1800–present: Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. "Consumer Price Index (estimate) 1800–". Retrieved February 29, 2024.
  2. "Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center". South Carolina State University Athletics. Retrieved November 19, 2017.
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