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Kings Mountain National Military Park preserves the site of one of the bitterest battles during the American Revolution: the Battle of Kings Mountain; an engagement pitting colonial militia versus...
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Price’s Mill is one of the most significant, and most photographed sites in all of McCormick County. Joanna Angle discusses the history of this famous McCormick landmark, which used to play a crucial...
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The town of Marion is seen as an amalgamation of the business of living, the joy of living, and culture. Joanna Angle discusses the early history of Marion, South Carolina. The area is named “Marion”...
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Marking the location where the suicidal charge at Battery Wagner took place, stands the Morris Island Lighthouse. Joanna angle discusses the history of this old, historic lighthouse.
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The 54th Massachusetts infantry made their legendary charge at Battery Wagner on Morris Island, on July 18, 1863. Civil War re-enactor, Quartermaster Sergeant George Hughes, recalls that famous date...
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Joanna Angle talks about the history of Ninety Six National Historic Site. Two battles from the American Revolution took place here. The Battle of Ninety Six is the first land battle of the...
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Gaffney takes peaches seriously. Not only is Gaffney the home of the South Carolina Peach Festival, but its million gallon water storage tank is also in the shape of a giant peach.
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The Battle of Cowpens, a decisive battle of the American Revolution, took place here on January 17, 1781. Leading the American patriots was Brigadier General Daniel Morgan, against the British, under...
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Fort Mill’s name originates from a fort built by the British (to protect the town from Shawnee and Cherokee attacks), and a grist mill. Today, it is the only town in the United States named Fort Mill...
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The Revolutionary War may have officially started on July 4, 1776, but there were battles before that date. Walter Edgar and John Slaughter discuss engagements with the British before the official...