American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)

Learn the individual stories of men and women who were involved in major events leading up to, during and after The War for Independence (1775-1783).

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Charles Pinckney | History of SC Slide Collection
Charles Pinckney | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 114

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Born in Charleston, Charles Pinckney (1757-1824) studied law under his father, Colonel Charles Pinckney, and was admitted to the bar, but never practiced law. During the Revolutionary War, he was...
Sir Peter Parker | History of SC Slide Collection
Sir Peter Parker | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 108

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Sir Peter Parker (1721-1811) was the naval commander who directed the British fleet in the abortive attack against Fort Sullivan in the summer of 1776. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.
William Moultrie | History of SC Slide Collection
William Moultrie | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 104

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Born in Charleston, William Moultrie (1730-1805) served in the South Carolina House of Commons, and in 1761, became involved in the Cherokee War. In 1775, he was elected to the first South Carolina...
Dr. John Moultrie | History of SC Slide Collection
Dr. John Moultrie | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 103

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Dr. John Moultrie, a physician, illustrates the sometimes painful divisions within families that civil war and revolution can cause. The older brother of General William Moultrie (see William Moultrie...
Arthur Middleton | History of SC Slide Collection
Arthur Middleton | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 99

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Arthur Middleton (1742-1787) was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Born at Middleton Place on the Ashley River, Middleton was educated in South Carolina and in England at Hackney Academy...
John Laurens | History of SC Slide Collection
John Laurens | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 83

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John Laurens (c1755-1782) was the son of Continental Congress President Henry Laurens, and aide-de-camp to George Washington. Born in South Carolina, Laurens went to London to study law, but returned...
Henry Laurens | History of SC Slide Collection
Henry Laurens | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 82

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Henry Laurens (1724-1792), one of South Carolina's leading figures during the Revolution, was a member of the First and Second Provincial Congresses, President of the Council of Safety, and President...
Andrew Jackson | History of SC Slide Collection
Andrew Jackson | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 76

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Andrew Jackson (1767-1845), 7th President of the United States, was born in Waxhaw, South Carolina, of a backcountry family. Wounded and imprisoned in the Revolutionary War before his 14th birthday...