Palmetto Special

Grades 6-12

Using site visitations, dramatizations, interviews, visuals, and historic photographs and illustrations, this series explores South Carolina history. Produced by Daniel H. Pipes, the series not only teaches students the history of South Carolina, but helps them appreciate their state. (From our Streamline collection)

Fort Sumter | Palmetto Special

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REENACTMENT: Four of the principals at Fort Sumter discuss in retrospect events that led to the "firing of the first shot of the Civil War." These people are: Major Robert Anderson; Commander of the...
Denmark Vesey's Plot | Palmetto Special

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The program begins with Vesey discussing the condition of slavery with an acquaintance who is a slave Later, at a meeting, details of the plot are worked out with co-conspirators including Peter Poyas...
The Charleston Tea Party, 1774 | Palmetto Special

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Following the Tea Act of 1773 many colonial citizens refused to pay the duty and boycotted British tea This program deals with actions taken by some citizens of Charleston in November and December...
The Legend of Isaqueena | Palmetto Special

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The "Palmetto Special" leaves Columbia and travels to Spartanburg County. At the beginning of the program the Fall Line is defined, along with an introduction to the backcountry, the frontier of South...
Carolina Indians | Palmetto Special

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The lesson consists of the host and three students visiting Keowee-Toxaway State Park in Pickens County. The story of the Cherokee is told there through drawings and artifacts in a series of display...
About Palmetto Special

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This overview acquaints students and teachers with The Palmetto Special series and how to utilize the SC History content in the classroom.
The Hunley | Palmetto Special

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The video location is at the Naval Polaris Missile Base in North Charleston. This is the largest submarine base on the east coast today. Learn about the sinking of the U.S.S. Housatonic by the Hunley...
Tillman-Gonzales Murder Trial | Palmetto Special

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The video take place at the corner of Main and Gervais Streets in Columbia, same site where the murder occurred. In addition, the host comes in and out of reenactment of the trial to tie the segments...
John C. Calhoun | Palmetto Special

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"The Palmetto Special" goes to John C. Calhoun's old homeplace, Fort Hill on the Clemson campus. Four students, who also appear in the dramatic portion, tour the mansion and grounds. The conclusion of...
The Statehouse | Palmetto Special

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The host and several students provide the viewer a tour of the State House grounds and inside the building. The emphasis is on its history and appearance, rather than on the operation of state...

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