Alumnae Memorial Hall (Carson Performance Hall), located at 1 Bonner St,  is more than an auditorium: it’s a century-old emblem of women’s education at Due West Female College, now enriched by its legacy at Erskine College. Erskine College, founded in 1839, is rooted in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church and is a central facet of Due West’s identity The hall remains active, hosting student recitals (e.g., November 2024 Music Department recital). Architecturally significant in its Neoclassical symmetry, it’s a living venue for arts and academic assembly—beautifully blending heritage with continued campus vitality.

• Historic Landmark: Alumnae Memorial Hall is part of the Erskine College–Due West Historic District, included in the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, which celebrates 88 properties spanning 1840–1930.
• Women’s College Roots: Constructed around 1912 to serve the Due West Female College—later the Woman’s College—it symbolized an important commitment to women’s higher education before merging with Erskine in 1927.
• Neoclassical Aesthetic: The building displays stately Neoclassical elements—symmetrical façade, classical portico—which align it with the architectural language of early 20th‑century academic institutions.