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There are 124 member of the House of Representatives. The symbol of authority is the State Mace. The house chamber walls are covered with portraits of famous South Carolinians.
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The SC State house took 52 years to complete. Renovations and structural improvements were done in the 1990s. It is landmark full of legend and legacy.
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The 2 large revolutionary war paintings on the main lobby walls are explained. Emily Geiger volunteered to deliver a message by horseback to General Sumter's camp and is captured.
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The Ordinance of Secession is located near the front doors of the main lobby. This document allowed SC to be the first state to secede from the union. The First Baptist church is where it all happened...
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These programs focus on the history of the South Carolina State House, as well as some interesting aspects of its renovations. These programs bring to life the rich history and architecture of our...
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Naturalist Rudy Mancke looks at the skull of the loggerhead sea turtle.
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The main lobby was the most dramatically changed area in the renovation project. The stunning large dome is actually a false dome constructed for aesthetic purposes. The outer dome is covered with 44...
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Naturalist Rudy Mancke explains the process of the horseshoe crab shedding its skin.
