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Digital Traditions

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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Firing His Kiln, Part 1 | Digital Traditions 3

Video

Grades

  • Higher Education
Firing His Kiln, Part 1 | Digital Traditions
Episode 3
This is an excerpt from the program "Folkways: Face Jugs and Folk Pots" narrated by David Holt. Learn more about Burlon Craig and the firing of his kiln from this is an excerpt from the program...
Climate | Digital Traditions - Episode 1 Beaumont Rag | Digital Traditions 4

Video

Grades

  • Higher Education
Beaumont Rag | Digital Traditions
Episode 4
Snuffy, Pappy and the Hired Hands perform the "Beaumont Rag" on the "Pickin' Time" program, WIS-TV Columbia, 1974. Snuffy plays his washboard.
Burlon Craig | Digital Traditions 1

Video

Grades

  • Higher Education
Burlon Craig | Digital Traditions
Episode 1
This is an excerpt from the program "Folkways: Face Jugs and Folk Pots" narrated by David Holt. Burlon Craig (1914-2002), Craig Pottery, Vale, Lincoln County, North Carolina. Craig is an example of...
Face Jugs | Digital Traditions 2

Video

Grades

  • Higher Education
Face Jugs | Digital Traditions
Episode 2
This is an excerpt from the program "Folkways: Face Jugs and Folk Pots" narrated by David Holt. Burlon Craig (1914-2002), Craig Pottery, Vale, Lincoln County, North Carolina. Craig is an example of...
Firing His Kiln, Part 2 | Digital Traditions 4

Video

Grades

  • Higher Education
Firing His Kiln, Part 2 | Digital Traditions
Episode 4
This is an excerpt from the program "Folkways: Face Jugs and Folk Pots" narrated by David Holt. Learn more about Burlon Craig and the firing of his kiln from this is an excerpt from the program...
Finishing the Head | Digital Traditions 5

Video

Grades

  • Higher Education
Finishing the Head | Digital Traditions
Episode 5
Boozer discusses the application of the glass eyes to the decoy's head and finishes carving the head. Footage courtesy of SC Educational Television.
Basket Styles | Digital Traditions 1

Video

Grades

  • Higher Education
Basket Styles | Digital Traditions
Episode 1
Bennett discusses new designs, special occasion baskets customers request, and uses of pine needle, sweetgrass, and palm in basket weaving.
Family Usage | Digital Traditions 3

Video

Grades

  • Higher Education
Family Usage | Digital Traditions
Episode 3
Bennett’s family used sweetgrass baskets for corn and rice, but mostly the baskets were sold to supplement family income.