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Part 3 of this edition of History in a Nutshell is about Francis Marion, "The Swamp Fox". Marion was famous for using South Carolina's swamps to hide from the British during the Revolutionary War...
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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).
Image by Don Troiani courtesy of Bridgeman Images.
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Part 2 of this edition of History in a Nutshell is about Thomas Sumter, "The Fighting Gamecock". Sumter was given his nickname due to his tenacity in battle. Although Sumter is viewed as a...
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Part 1 of this edition of History in a Nutshell is about Andrew Pickens, "The Wizard Owl". Pickens was given the name "Skyagunsta" by the Cherokee after the Ring Fight in Tamasee, South Carolina, in...
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The Ninety-Six National Historic Site located in Greenwood, SC was the site of two battles in the American Revolution. This location figured prominently in the Southern Campaign in the American...
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An authentic handwritten letter from Francis "The Swamp Fox" Marion from the Revolutionary War can be found down at the Georgetown County Museum. This letter is a response to Marion's commander-...
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Visitors to Kings Mountain National Park may have noticed a grave marker with a massive pile of rocks behind it. What is the story of this unusual monument? This is the grave of Major Patrick Ferguson...
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In this episode of Curiosity Trek!, The Georgetown County Museum is proud to showcase an impressive piece of Revolutionary War history- A handwritten letter from Francis Marion, also known as “The...
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Francis Salvador (1747-1776) was an English-born plantation owner in the colony of South Carolina. He was the first professing Jewish person elected to public office in the colonies when chosen to...
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The date of June 14th is the birthday of the United States Army! Founded on this day in 1775, the US Army’s origins are traced back to the old Continental Army, which was formed to fight against the...
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The South Carolina National Guard includes the Army and Air National Guard units. The SC Army National Guard dates back to 1670 and was reorganized into the current National Guard system in 1903 when...
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The Battle of Camden during the American Revolutionary War is one of the most notorious battles to ever take place on U.S. soil. The Battle of Camden occurred on August 16, 1780. The evening before...
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The South Carolina exclusive holiday known as "Carolina Day" is observed every June 28th to celebrate the improbable and miraculous Patriot victory at the Battle of Sullivan's Island during the...
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The first fort on Sullivan's Island, constructed of palmetto logs and sand, was still incomplete when Commodore Sir Peter Parker of the Royal Navy and nine British men-of-war attacked it on June 28...
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The first fort on Sullivan's Island, constructed of palmetto logs and sand, was still incomplete when Commodore Sir Peter Parker of the Royal Navy and nine British men-of-war attacked it on June 28...
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This supplementary photo gallery for Fort Moultrie includes the following images: Painting of the Battle of Sullivan's Island Main entrance into Fort Moultrie Fort Moultrie Sally-Port Principal...
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This quiz will test your knowledge on the history of the SC exclusive holiday known as Carolina Day, and the Battle of Sullivan’s Island! How much do you know about the history behind this more...
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This quiz will test your knowledge on the history of the SC exclusive holiday known as Carolina Day, and the Battle of Sullivan’s Island! How much do you know about the history behind this more...
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The American Revolutionary War is arguably the most significant conflict in United States history. With over 200 battles, no other state saw as much combat as South Carolina. This theater of war...
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Produced by Mark Adams, this Carolina Stories documentary tells the story of the South Carolina Army National Guard, from its founding in 1670, to present day. The Guard’s history is long and rich...
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Join Devyn as she steps back in time on a visit to Historic Brattonsville, one of the many sites throughout the state that preserves South Carolina’s unique Revolutionary War history.
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The Southern Campaign was critical in determining the outcome of the American Revolutionary War, yet the South’s importance has been downplayed in most historical accounts to date.
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Classroom Activities Related to the study of the American Revolutionary War Research: Individual students or small groups. Students use a variety of research materials to create a short presentation...
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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...
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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)...
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