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Fig Island Fig 1 (Ring Complex) Fig 2 (Hexagon) Fig 3 (Crescent)
Landmarks and Battlefields
Visit places that are historical known to be the place of battles and other events in South Carolina.
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Anyone who has flown over the Edisto region of South Carolina may have noticed some unusual ring-shaped structures in the marshes below. These "shell rings" constructed by Native Americans thousands...
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From its serene shores to its iconic landmarks, Hilton Head Island is a charming destination for anyone traveling through the Palmetto State. Join us as we soar above the Harbour Town Lighthouse and...
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Walter Edgar and John Slaughter discuss how the Civil War Battlefield Trust has taken an interest in Revolutionary War battlefields, and their efforts in wanting to preserve these historic locations...
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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...
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Walter Edgar shares one of his favorite stories from the Ninety-Six and Spartan district area: the story of Jane Black Thomas. Her bravery paved the way for the Spartan regiment being able to ambush...
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Walter Edgar and John Slaughter discuss the national park service’s efforts in creating their “Southern Campaign of the American Revolution” park grouping.
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John Slaughter discusses the challenge of putting people back in the mindset of the past, in order to fully understand it. Slaughter points out an incongruencewith trying to understand history, and...
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The Southern Campaign was critical in determining the outcome of the American Revolutionary War, yet the South’s importance has been downplayed in most historical accounts to date. The National Park...
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Walter Edgar and John Slaughter discuss the impacts of popular culture when it comes to understanding history. They both discuss the Mel Gibson film The Patriot as an example of where fact meets...