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The S.C. State Fair In The Early Twentieth Century | Walter Edgar's Journal - Episode 4

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In the early 20th century, the Carolina Ball was still a prominent event during the State Fair. There was a State Fair every year since 1869, except for 1918, because of the Influenza Epidemic.  Columbia was generally one giant fair-ground, with activities going on all over the city, with the main features still on Main Street.  Contrary to popular belief, “Big Thursday” did not originate as a result of the Carolina-Clemson football game. Rather, it was just the day where the most activities took place.  

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Fairs Before The Civil War | Walter Edgar's Journal

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Fairs Before The Civil War | Walter Edgar's Journal
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The fairs of yester-year were far different from the fairs we know today. Dr. Stroup discusses what fairs were like before The Civil War. In this time period, fairs were held locally, and each county...
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The "Colored" State Fairs | Walter Edgar's Journal
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With the integration of Jim Crow laws in the 1890’s, there was the integration of the “Colored State Fair.” Dr. Stroup discusses the history of the “Colored State Fairs”, and how different factions...
The SC State Fair Today | Walter Edgar's Journal

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The SC State Fair Today | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 6
Today, a private board of trustees runs the SC State Fair. Walter Edgar recalls his younger years, and remembers the “girly shows” at the SC State Fair, which discontinued around 1975. The last of the...