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American Civil War (1861-1865)

Learn the individual stories of men and women who were involved in major events leading up to, during and after the The Civil War (1861-1865).

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We Are Seven | History of SC Slide Collection

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We Are Seven | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 21
Secession was only a first step in South Carolina's actions to separate from the United States. Other states followed South Carolina. By February of 1861, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi...
History of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | Riverbanks Roundup Bits Saluda River Bridge History | Riverbanks Roundup Bits

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Saluda River Bridge History | Riverbanks Roundup Bits
The Saluda River Crossing at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden was the location of one of the important events in South Carolina history. Let’s visit with Ed and learn more about the crossing.
Daniel Decatur Emmitt | Eye on the Past About Eye on the Past

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About Eye on the Past
This series was produced by WRJA-TV in Sumter to provide short segments on interesting, significant, historical people, places and events in our state's history. Segments include: History of the...
CSS Hunley | Eye on the Past

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CSS Hunley | Eye on the Past
Brief history of the CSS Hunley submarine. The Hunley became the first submarine to sink a federal warship, the U.S.S Housatonic.
Secession, Part 2 | Palmetto Heritage

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Secession, Part 2 | Palmetto Heritage
Back in South Carolina in December 1860 for a short Christmas break, Allen finds the Secession convention in session at the First Baptist Church in Columbia. He then accompanies his father, who is a...
Secession, Part 1 | Palmetto Heritage

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Secession, Part 1 | Palmetto Heritage
The story begins in 1858 in South Carolina. William Taylor's cousin Allen is visiting from Connecticut. Secession "fever" is rapidly engulfing the state. The scene shifts to West Point where the...
Bronze Stars | The SC State House

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Bronze Stars | The SC State House
The bronze stars on the outer walls of the State House mark the spots where cannonballs struck the granite walls. The shots were fired by northern artillerymen on February 17, 1865, during General...
Wade Hampton Statue | The SC State House

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Wade Hampton Statue | The SC State House
Sculpted by Frederick W. Ruckstull, the bronze Wade Hampton statue is 15 feet tall and 17 feet long. It was. Hampton served with honor in the Civil War as commander of the Hampton Legion. Later, as...