C. An Illustrated History, 1550-1988 | History of SC Slide Collection

It is impossible to include all of the history of South Carolina in the images that have been included in this roughly chronological section of the entire collection. Those who wish to expand their understanding of a particular period are urged to use the search function for particular dates for images from the other sections of the collection illustrating other aspects of South Carolina life at that time.

Fort Moultrie I | History of SC Slide Collection
Fort Moultrie I | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 4

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The heroic defense of the fort on Sullivan's Island from a determined attack in June 1776, by a British Fleet under Sir Peter Parker (see Sir Peter Parker) gave South Carolina its state symbol. The...
Institute Hall | History of SC Slide Collection
Institute Hall | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 4

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The National Democratic nominating convention in session at Institute Hall in Charleston on April 28, 1860. The convention was unable to bridge the differences between northern and southern wings of...
Purrysburg Cemetery | History of SC Slide Collection
Purrysburg Cemetery | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 4

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During the 1730s, to protect against Native American attack and slave uprising, the government made plans to establish eight townships in a semicircle about one hundred miles around Charles Town (see...