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.

Battery Jasper | History of SC Slide Collection
Battery Jasper | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 2

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Although this photograph of Battery Jasper, located several hundred yards east of Fort Moultrie, was taken in the late 1890s, it shows the construction of the coastal defense system around the fort...
The Johnson Rifles | History of SC Slide Collection
The Johnson Rifles | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 2

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Union County's most famous military organization was "The Johnson Rifles." Named in honor of Governor David Johnson, these riflemen were the first South Carolinians to report for duty in the Mexican...
Gunboat "Planter" | History of SC Slide Collection
Gunboat "Planter" | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 2

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The gunboat "Planter," seized by an African-American crew and the daring African-American harbor pilot Robert Smalls, did manage to break the federal blockade of the city in May of 1862. Smalls...