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Learn about popular holidays celebrated in the United States

Learn about popular holidays like Valentine's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and more.

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Collection Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday in May to honor Americans serving in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Collection Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo
Collection Constitution Day
Constitution Day

Constitution Day falls on September 17 or an adjacent weekday, if that date falls on a weekend or holiday.

Collection Halloween
Halloween

Halloween is celebrated annually on October 31.

Collection Independence Day
Independence Day

A day Americans commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. View our galleries of historical documents that set the foundation for the United States and find resources on the American flag.

Collection Juneteenth
Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. See also our Bill of Rights Collection and our International Day of Democracy Collection.

Collection Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Collection Memorial Day
Memorial Day

Memorial Day honors all Americans who have died in service to their country. It falls on the last Monday in May.

Collection National Submarine Day
National Submarine Day

April 11 was the day the Navy acquired its first modern submarined, named Holland VI. It not only honors the submarine, the historic day or the Navy, but also the rich history that submarines have in this country...

Collection Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day
Collection Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day

Learn about the origins of Valentine's Day and also download some cool printables.

Collection Veterans Day
Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a special day for honoring all who have served in the armed forces. The origins of the holiday date back to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, who proclaimed Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919 to mark the...

Collection Winter Holidays
Winter Holidays

During the winter months, we celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year!

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Beyond Barbados Part 5: A Cultural Hearth Lesson Plan

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Beyond Barbados Part 5: A Cultural Hearth Lesson Plan

Beyond Barbados Part 5- A Cultural Hearth video segment focuses on the rebellions that took place in Barbados and the false “Emancipation” that was presented to enslaved Africans after the rebellions...

Isaac Washington | SC African American History Calendar (2019) 12

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Isaac Washington | SC African American History Calendar (2019)
Episode 12
Isaac Washington, Sr. is highly regarded for his numerous contributions to South Carolina. While Washington is arguably most well-known for his illustrious career in media, he also advocated for civil...
Corny Paintings

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Corny Paintings

Students will learn how about the structures of corn and how it is pollinated. Students will also make their very own painting using corn on the cob!

Cranberry Craze

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Cranberry Craze

Students will explore foods used during Thanksgiving, and how some of these foods are pollinated by insects. Using cranberries as an example, students will explore why they are considered a fruit, how...

Pumpkin Pollination

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Pumpkin Pollination

Students will learn about different crops that require pollination. Using pumpkins as a model, students will explore how pollination occurs, and the subsequent life cycle of the plant.

Introduction | James Otis Lecture 2019 2

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Introduction | James Otis Lecture 2019
Episode 2
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SC ABOTA) presents the Tenth Annual James Otis Lecture Series in observance of National Constitution Day. The topic for the 2019...
James Otis Lecture 2019 (Full Program) 1

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James Otis Lecture 2019 (Full Program)
Episode 1
The South Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (SC ABOTA) presents the Tenth Annual James Otis Lecture Series in observance of National Constitution Day. The topic for the 2019...
Aphrodite Konduros | James Otis Lecture 2019 3

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Aphrodite Konduros | James Otis Lecture 2019
Episode 3
The Honorable Judge Aphrodite K. Konduros of the SC Court of Appeals, discusses the importance of the First Amendment of the Constitution, and the Freedom of the Press.
Apollo Recoveries: Introduction | "Chasing The Moon" Event

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Apollo Recoveries: Introduction | "Chasing The Moon" Event
For the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11's historic moon landing, the South Carolina State Museum hosted a special screening of PBS' Chasing The Moon. During this event, South Carolina ETV, and Knowitall...
Pickens, Marion, Sumter, Part 3 | Palmetto Heritage

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Pickens, Marion, Sumter, Part 3 | Palmetto Heritage
Thomas Sumter was determined to drive the British out from South Carolina. “The Fighting Gamecock” earned his moniker due to his tenacity in battle. A band of British assassins attempted to sneak into...
Pickens, Marion, Sumter, Part 1 | Palmetto Heritage

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Pickens, Marion, Sumter, Part 1 | Palmetto Heritage
Hosts Ellen Rodillo-Fowler and Nathan Dawson guide viewers through this edition of Palmetto Heritage, which spotlights three significant South Carolina figures: Thomas Sumter (The Fighting Gamecock)...
Pickens, Marion, Sumter, Part 2 | Palmetto Heritage

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Pickens, Marion, Sumter, Part 2 | Palmetto Heritage
While the British tangled with Andrew Pickens in South Carolina’s upstate, Francis Marion’s patriots fought the British in the Pee Dee region. Marion was known as “The Swamp Fox” due to his effective...
Race Relations During The World War I Era 22

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Race Relations During The World War I Era
Episode 22
Viewer Discretion Is Advised Dr. Kathryn Silva on racial relations between Whites and African Americans during World War I, and the days of Jim Crow.
Working For The S.C. Confederate Relic Room And Museum 13

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Working For The S.C. Confederate Relic Room And Museum
Episode 13
Dr. Fritz Hamer talks about his career path, and how he became the curator of history, and archivist at South Carolina's Confederate Relic Room And Military Museum. Check out Knowitall's virtual tour...
The Commemoration Question 8

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The Commemoration Question
Episode 8
Dr. Ryan Floyd discusses how Americans, especially South Carolinians, wanted to properly honor those who fought in World War I.