Noted South Carolinians

Meet South Carolinians from various backgrounds and time periods.

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Sonoco | Carolina Snaps

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A small-town startup in South Carolina became a global packaging powerhouse. Discover the remarkable story of Sonoco Products Company’s 130 years of innovation and growth! Founded in 1890 as Carolina...
Eartha Kitt | Carolina Snaps

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Eartha Kitt's journey from a small town in South Carolina to international stardom is a testament to her extraordinary talent and resilience, celebrated annually on Eartha Kitt Day in her home state...
Reverend Jesse Jackson | Carolina Snaps

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South Carolina’s own Reverend Jesse Jackson made history challenging library segregation with the Greenville Eight. Did you know that before Jesse Jackson’s honorable role as a civil rights leader and...
John Dillinger

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John Herbert Dillinger is remembered as arguably the most infamous bank robber in American history. Dillinger’s crime spree across the Midwest lasted from June 1933 to July 1934. The FBI’s J. Edgar...
What Makes a Good Citizen?
What Makes a Good Citizen?

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This lesson celebrates Dr. Lonnie Randolph, the July nominee of the South Carolina African American History calendar. Students will also discuss what it means to be a good citizen.