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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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 Charleston Forts, Part 4 | Project Discovery 4

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Charleston Forts, Part 4 | Project Discovery
Episode 4
The transformation of Fort Sumter is discussed, contrasting its condition in 1863 and now. The Fort that can be seen now is only about 10 percent of what it consisted of then. Fort Moultrie's history...
 Charleston Forts, Part 2 2

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Charleston Forts, Part 2
Episode 2
The story of the three forts continues with this segment on Fort Johnson and Fort Sumter.
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Charleston Forts, Part 3
Episode 3
Q & A on the three forts being featured in this episode of Project Discovery. .
Charleston Forts, Part 2 - Fort Johnson & Fort Sumter  | Project Discovery
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Charleston Forts, Part 6
Episode 6
Q & A on the history of the Charleston Forts is discussed. The effect of rifle artillery against a permanent structure is discussed, and also the use of mortars is discussed.
A Daring Escape: The Planter | Periscope

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A Daring Escape: The Planter | Periscope
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On the evening of May 12, 1862, the captain and officers of the Planter left the ship to spend the night on the shore. Robert and the rest of the slave crew had to stay on board under captain's orders...
Robert Smalls | Periscope

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Robert Smalls | Periscope
Episode 1
In 1839, Robert Smalls was born into slavery in Beaufort, South Carolina. As a slave, he worked in the Charleston shipyards. After learning the local harbor and surrounding waters, 23-year-old Robert...
 CSS Hunley | Eye on the Past

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CSS Hunley | Eye on the Past
Brief history of the CSS Hunley submarine. The Hunley became the first submarine to sink a federal warship, the U.S.S Housatonic.
The Angel of Marye’s Heights | The SC State House

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The Angel of Marye’s Heights | The SC State House
This oil, The Angel of Marye’s Heights, depicts the heroism of Sergeant Richard Rowland Kirkland. Born in rural Flat Rock Township in Kershaw County, South Carolina, in August 1843, Kirkland was the...