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Project Discovery visits a restored plantation from the 1790s, built in Winnsboro, in Fairfield County.
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Project Discovery visits a restored plantation from the 1790s, built in Winnsboro, in Fairfield County.
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Project Discovery visits a restored plantation from the 1790s, built in Winnsboro, in Fairfield County.
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David Drake was an enslaved African American in Edgefield, South Carolina during the first three quarters of the nineteenth century. He’s known today for the magnificent quality of the pots he made...
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Revolutionary War Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the terminology used during this period, such as the Patriots, the Whigs, and the Partisans from the American side, for those who fought the King. The...
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Revolutionary War Hero Marion did not get along very well with Sumter or Moultrie but he got along very well with Lighthorse Harry Lee. Greene ordered Sumter to take on Colonel Coates and the 19th...
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Warfare Strategy This segment provides a detailed description of battle and Marion's strategies. Marion always attacked on three sides, never four. He said that if men are surrounded, they will sell...
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Introduction Chasing The Swamp Fox details Francis Marion’s partisan campaigns during the American Revolution in South Carolina and paints a mosaic of what life was like in those years and how Marion...
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If you asked Sallie Ann Robinson her purpose in life, she would answer, "To make everyone happy through food." Robinson, a sixth-generation native of Daufuskie Island, is a celebrity chef, television...
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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. South Carolina Today is discussed: Changed Politically, Socially, and Educationally Economic Development -...
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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. South Carolina Enters the 20th Century, Part2 is discussed in two lessons: South Carolina – Major Role in World...
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John Slaughter serves as the Superintendent of Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Parks Group that includes Cowpens National Battlefield, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Ninety Six...
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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Desegregation and other social change in South Carolina is discussed: World War II – Catalyst for Change...
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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. in this episode, learn about South Carolina Music and Musicians. Genres of music like spirituals, blues, gospel...
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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Your Town in History encourages further research and inquiry by the student. History All Around Us Stories from...
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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. South Carolina Tomorrow, Part 1 discusses: History – Interpretations and Stories of our Past Educational...
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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. South Carolina Enters the 20th Century, Part I is discussed in three lessons: Predominately agricultural through...
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In this segment, cannons are discussed and more history. The Q & A portion continues.
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The transformation of Fort Sumter is discussed, contrasting its condition in 1863 and now. The Fort that can be seen now is only about 10 percent of what it consisted of then. Fort Moultrie's history...
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This reenactment is based on excerpts from Emma LeConte’s diary. Emma, then seventeen years old, kept a diary for several months in 1865 chronicling the approach, occupation and burning of the city of...
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The story of the three forts that have defended our coast, from the time of our settlers through the World War II, is told in the episode of Project Discovery. At the beginning of the American...
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The story of the three forts continues with this segment on Fort Johnson and Fort Sumter.
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Q & A on the history of the Charleston Forts is discussed. The effect of rifle artillery against a permanent structure is discussed, and also the use of mortars is discussed.
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Q & A on the three forts being featured in this episode of Project Discovery. .
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Questions could only be asked during the live program. Please do not call now. Questions include the following: Years for renovation to be completed: 3 full years Cost of the renovation: Whole project...
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Architect Joe Rogers discusses renovations needed to bring the South Carolina State House up to current building standards for the safety of occupants, work that was needed on the foundation, and...
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The construction of the State House was begun in 1855 and continued through February 17, 1865. It is South Carolina's third State House. The first one was built in the mid-18th century in Charleston...
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A visit to the renovated South Carolina State House. At the end of the 1995 Legislative Session, State House staff moved across the street and the construction crews moved in. Many challenges were...
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The southeastern coast of the United States is dotted with many barrier islands -- long narrow strips of land that protect the salt marsh behind them and the land itself. In South Carolina, one of...