Artifacts, Monuments & Symbols

Check out some historical artifacts and monuments that can be found around the state of South Carolina.
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The Carolina Jessamine | Carolina Snaps

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The Carolina Jessamine, South Carolina's state flower, is a vibrant yellow bloom found throughout the state and Southeast. This versatile plant, cherished for its beauty and traditional medicinal uses...
The Story of a SC State Fair Icon

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“Meet me at the rocket!” Visitors to the South Carolina State Fair may have heard those famous words. Fair-goers have used this rocket as a popular rendezvous point ever since it was placed there...
Barbados' Legacy In South Carolina
Episode 8

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The Barbadian heritage lives on in Charleston today - descendants of the slaves brought over from Barbados, and descendants of plantation owners, still currently reside in Charleston. How does...
Fort Mill
Episode 2

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The town of Fort Mill is a bonanza for antique enthusiasts, with numerous auction houses, and shops filled with vintage treasures. Don Lomax, long-time antique collector and dealer, discusses Southern...
Darlington
Episode 2

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Joanna Angle discusses the history of one of Darlington’s town treasures: The horse-drawn fire engine known as “Our Pat.” Unfortunately, some fires, even too large for "Our Pat," consumed some of...
Joel Robert Poinsett | History of SC Slide Collection
Joel Robert Poinsett | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 118

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Joel Robert Poinsett (1779-1851) was the first American Minister to Mexico, serving from 1825-1830. As a result of that assignment, he introduced into the United States the poinsettia, a flower named...