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1861-1865. Learn about the battles during the Civil War, Sherman's March through the South, Robert Small's heroics, The Hunley and more.
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The Planter at the Gate, Part 8 8

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The Planter at the Gate, Part 8
Episode 8
June 16, 1862. The battle begins in the pre-dawn hours. The Union miscalculates the fierce defense rendered by Confederate cannon fire and becomes mired in Mother Nature’s secret weapon.
The Planter at the Gate, Part 1 1

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The Planter at the Gate, Part 1
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An inland planter from Edgefield fears the loss of his way of life as a plantation master. In due time, Thomas Lamar will stand directly in the Union Army’s path to Charleston.
Williamston | South Carolina Public Radio

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Williamston | South Carolina Public Radio
“W” is for Williamston [Anderson County; population 3,791]. Around 1842 West Allen Williams discovered a mineral spring on his property that gave rise to the town named for him. Stories of the spring...
Secessionville, Battle of | South Carolina Public Radio

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Secessionville, Battle of | South Carolina Public Radio
“S” is for Secessionville, Battle of [June 16, 1862). Union general Henry Benham launched an assault on Tower Battery near the planter village of Secessionville. The Confederate defenders, supported...
3D VR - H. L. Hunley Museum | Let's Go!

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3D VR - H. L. Hunley Museum | Let's Go!
The H.L. Hunley submarine made history during the American Civil War when she became the first submarine to sink an enemy ship in combat. In February 1864, the Hunley, under command of Lieutenant...
Hunley | Sandlapper Online

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Hunley | Sandlapper Online
Hunley: After Five Generations, The Atlantic Surrenders a National Treasure Margaret N. O'Shea Winter 2002-2003
Orangeburg Courthouse | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Orangeburg Courthouse | History Of SC Slide Collection
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"Orangeburg Courthouse" survived Sherman's march through South Carolina, sketched here for "Leslie's Illustrated Magazine" on February 13, 1865. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.
A Historic Time Capsule | Walter Edgar's Journal

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A Historic Time Capsule | Walter Edgar's Journal
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The Hunley is described as “a historic time capsule.” Sen. Glenn McConnell discusses using the clues found in the Hunley to piece together what happened the night it sank the U.S.S. Housatonic.