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American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)

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).

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).

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Fort Moultrie | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Fort Moultrie | History Of SC Slide Collection
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This aerial view of Fort Moultrie was taken in 1980 after the fort had become a National Park and was restored to show the evolution of Atlantic coast defense fortifications from the Revolutionary War...
Map Of Taylor's Farm | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Map Of Taylor's Farm | History Of SC Slide Collection
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Map of Taylor's Farm, or the original survey plat of Columbia. Before the Revolution, the newly established settlements in the Upcountry of South Carolina did not have much voice in the government of...
Belton Water Tower | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Belton Water Tower | History Of SC Slide Collection
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Belton, in Anderson County, is noted for its unusual standpipe or water tower. Here, the standpipe can be seen in the background of the Belton Square, around 1909. The town, like many other South...
Colonel Thaddeus Kosciuszko | Ninety Six

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Colonel Thaddeus Kosciuszko | Ninety Six
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Colonel Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a Polish–Lithuanian military engineer and a military leader who became a national hero in Poland, Lithuania, Belarus, and the United States. During the Siege of Ninety...
The British "Star Fort" | Ninety Six

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The British "Star Fort" | Ninety Six
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The British fort, or "redoubt" at Ninety Six was nick-named "The Star Fort," due to the shape of the stronghold. The "star fort" provided an effective defensive position, built adjacent to the town of...
General Nathanael Greene | Ninety Six

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General Nathanael Greene | Ninety Six
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Even though General Nathaniel Greene's army suffered a defeat at the hands of General Cornwallis at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse, Greene's army was largely still intact. Cornwallis moved his army...
The Fife And Drum | Guilford Courthouse

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The Fife And Drum | Guilford Courthouse
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The fife and drum played a crucial role during the American Revolution. They were used as tools for commanders to communicate with their troops. Fifes and drums were much easier to use for relaying...
Women Camp Followers | Guilford Courthouse

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Women Camp Followers | Guilford Courthouse
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In many cases, women “camp followers” accompanied soldiers on the road. Their roles were to nurse the wounded, patch clothing, and provide meals. It was considered to be much safer for women to...
General Nathanael Greene | Guilford Courthouse

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General Nathanael Greene | Guilford Courthouse
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In the fall of 1780, George Washington appointed General Nathanael Greene to command the Continental army in the South. Following the victory at the Battle of Cowpens, Lt. General Charles Earl...
Dr. Buzzard | South Carolina Public Radio Drayton, William Henry | South Carolina Public Radio

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Drayton, William Henry | South Carolina Public Radio
“D” is for Drayton, William Henry [1742-1779]. Revolutionary Leader. Planter. He was educated in England. In 1769, his essay in the South Carolina Gazette, opposing the non-importation association...
Cornwallis House | History of SC Slide Collection

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Cornwallis House | History of SC Slide Collection
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The Cornwallis House in Camden was the headquarters of Cornwallis for the winter the British troops remained there during the Revolutionary War in an attempt to pacify the South Carolina backcountry....
Governor’s Mansion | South Carolina Public Radio Greene, Nathanael | South Carolina Public Radio

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Greene, Nathanael | South Carolina Public Radio
“G” is for Greene, Nathanael [1742-1786]. Soldier. Early in the Revolution, Rhode Islander Nathanael Greene became close to George Washington and served on his staff. After the battle of Camden...
Colonial Days | Powder Magazine Museum

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Colonial Days | Powder Magazine Museum
Children from James B. Edwards Elementary experience social, and political customs of colonial South Carolina in the period just prior and during the Revolutionary War. See children dancing the minuet...
Snee Farm Tour, Part 1 | Powder Magazine Museum

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Snee Farm Tour, Part 1 | Powder Magazine Museum
Mrs. Ann Edwards talks to children about the life of Charles Pinckney and his love of his estate, Snee Farm. Mrs. Edwards highlights Charles Pinckney's service during the Revolutionary War, his public...
William Wragg | History of SC Slide Collection

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William Wragg | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 141
William Wragg (1714-1777) was a prominent loyalist during the American Revolution. Born in South Carolina, educated in the law in England, he returned to his native land in 1734, and rapidly rose to...
Thomas Taylor | History of SC Slide Collection

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Thomas Taylor | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 135
Thomas Taylor (1743-1833) owned the plantation at the top of a hill next to the confluence of the Broad and Saluda Rivers in Richland County that became the site of the city of Columbia in 1786 (see...
Banastre Tarleton | History of SC Slide Collection

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Banastre Tarleton | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 134
Banastre Tarleton (1754-1833), known to South Carolina revolutionary leaders as "Bloody Tarleton," first came to Charleston as an officer under General Clinton's command in the failed attack on Fort...
Thomas Sumter | History of SC Slide Collection

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Thomas Sumter | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 133
Thomas Sumter (1732-1832) was, at his death, the last surviving general of the Revolutionary Army. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, he fought in the French and Indian Wars as a Virginia militia man...