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Home to a wealth of folk traditions, South Carolina is culturally and geographically diverse. 

General - Traditional Arts

Home to a wealth of folk traditions, South Carolina is culturally and geographically diverse.  From the Appalachian Mountains to the Sea Islands and from rural crossroads to urban centers, the state boasts rich sources of traditional culture and folklore. Rooted in family and community activities, folklife involves expressive forms of many kinds that are communicated verbally and by observation or imitation.  Folk artists can learn through apprenticeships, but most often are taught informally by family members or close friends. This sharing of information can occur in many different group settings - familial, occupational, religious, social, and educational. Folklife is dynamic by nature, a part of a community's history that continues to develop every day, with every generation.  

Digital Traditions was developed to provide access to the Folklife Resource Center (FRC) at McKissick Museum.  For thirty years, deeply rooted traditions like quilting, pottery, basketry, communal foodways, and folk music have been documented through audio, video, and photography. For further information about any of the artists featured on Digital Traditions, send your questions and comments to hallagan@mailbox.sc.edu.

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Climate | Digital Traditions - Episode 1 Two Peas in a Pod | Digital Traditions 3

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  • Higher Education
Two Peas in a Pod | Digital Traditions
Episode 3
Additional footage from the SCETV program Carolina Journal in 1984. Pappy Sherrill and Snuffy talk about music, features Hired Hands performance at SC State Fair and Greasy Medlin and Snuffy...
Lanier Meaders & His Roots | Digital Traditions 1

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  • Higher Education
Lanier Meaders & His Roots | Digital Traditions
Episode 1
Meaders discussing his roots in traditional pottery. From the program "Venture: Southern Stoneware" co-produced by the SC State Museum and McKissick Museum. 1987.
Greenwood County Hash Video Transcripts | Digital Traditions Grendel Mill Hash House | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Grendel Mill Hash House | Digital Traditions
Jerry Gantt shows the site of the Grendel Mill hash house. Beth Rembert recalls working at the hash house as a child. Sharon Deas’ father, Charles Flinn, was the hashmaster at the Grendel Mill hash...
Old Man River | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
Old Man River | Digital Traditions
Smith singing at the 1988 Harborwalk Festival in Georgetown, SC. Aired on "Midday 5" program with WCSC-TV in Charleston, South Carolina
Hwy 34 VFD Hash | Digital Traditions 1

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  • Higher Education
Hwy 34 VFD Hash | Digital Traditions
Episode 1
Cecil Smith describes the responsibilities and schedule of the hash crews. Hashmaster Melvin Fouchee relates how he came to learn the recipe from Ike Berry.
Hash Ingredients | Digital Traditions 2

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  • Higher Education
Hash Ingredients | Digital Traditions
Episode 2
Willie Lee “Huddie” Williams and his hash cooking team add a series of ingredients to the famous Williams’ Family Reunion hash.
Dennis Stormer

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  • Higher Education
Dennis Stormer
Stewmaster Dennis Stormer prepares Frogmore Stew.
I'm Getting Tired Now | Digital Traditions

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  • Higher Education
I'm Getting Tired Now | Digital Traditions
Drink Small performing with his band in 1992 at the "Heritage of Song" concert hosted by McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina. Co-produced with South Carolina Educational Television.
Hash Delivery | Digital Traditions 4

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  • Higher Education
Hash Delivery | Digital Traditions
Episode 4
Cecil Smith of the Hwy 34 VFD delivers hash to neighbor Kevin Flick, who discusses hash as a South Carolina tradition.