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Many homes and gardens that have existed since colonial times in South Carolina. Many of these homes have been restored, reconstructed or maintained for visitors to view today.
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The McIver House | History of SC Slide Collection

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The McIver House | History of SC Slide Collection
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The McIver House in Cheraw was the homestead of Henry McIver, Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court. An "I" house built in the early national style, it is a good example of the houses...
Granny Corley's House | History of SC Slide Collection

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Granny Corley's House | History of SC Slide Collection
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"Granny" Corley and her family are regarded as the founders of Lexington County. Her house, a national style "I" house built in the late 18th century with exterior chimneys, is a good example of...
Hanover House | History of SC Slide Collection

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Hanover House | History of SC Slide Collection
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Hanover House, before it was restored and moved to Clemson University. Built around 1716, this house stood in Berkeley County, from which it was moved in 1940 so that it would not be flooded by Lake...
Middleton Place | History of SC Slide Collection

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Middleton Place | History of SC Slide Collection
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Middleton Place was one of the great plantations along the Ashley River. A three story brick house was probably built around 1705 by John Williams. His daughter married Henry Middleton and after their...
 This is Brookgreen Gardens, Part 3 3

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This is Brookgreen Gardens, Part 3
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The sculpture collection at Brookgreen Gardens include works by many great figurative artists of the time like Paul Manship,Paul Jennewein, and Frederick Remington. Anna sculpted her own work...
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This is Brookgreen Gardens, Part 7
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The Huntingtons wanted to really preserve the complexity of Brookgreen, what they saw here in the early 1930s, for their generation and for future generations. That continues to be the mission. They...