South Carolina's Role in the Civil War

1824-1865. Learn about the tensions leading up to South Carolina secession from the Union. Get a glimpse at the Civil War battles and the impact of the war at home in South Carolina.

Currency During the Civil War | History of SC Slide Collection

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Currency During the Civil War | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 41

Both the Union and the Confederacy had to resort to creative efforts to finance the heavy expenses of the Civil War. Both taxed their citizens. That was not enough, and both governments resorted to...

Civil War Naval Uniforms | History of SC Slide Collection

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Civil War Naval Uniforms | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 40

Members of the Palmetto Regiment, using authentic Civil War naval uniforms, re-enact the arrest of a Confederate sailor (Gordon Jones) for failing to salute an officer. Confederate and Union naval...

Confederate Submarine C.S.S. Hunley | History of SC Slide Collection

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Confederate Submarine C.S.S. Hunley | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 39

In an effort to disrupt the federal blockade, the Confederacy resorted to many ingenious plans, but perhaps the most daring of all was the attempt to build and use a submarine. The "Hunley" eventually...

Confederate Ironclad "Chicora" | History of SC Slide Collection

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Confederate Ironclad "Chicora" | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 38

The Ironclad "Chicora" of the Confederate navy played an important role in attempting to break the federal blockade of the Southern coast during the war. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.

Confederate Ram Under Construction | History of SC Slide Collection

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Confederate Ram Under Construction | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 37

A Confederate ram under construction in Charleston. From "Leslie's Illustrated Weekly." Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.

Combahee Rice Plantation Raids | History of SC Slide Collection

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Combahee Rice Plantation Raids | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 36

A raid of the Second South Carolina Volunteers among the rice plantations along the Combahee. Published in the July 4, 1863, issue of "Harper's Weekly." Courtesy of the Pratt Memorial Library.

Forfeited Estate Plat in Port Royal | History of SC Slide Collection

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Forfeited Estate Plat in Port Royal | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 35

Forfeited estate plat from Port Royal Island. The surveyor reported, "This tract subject to Mrs. Poingsett's Right of Dower during her life." The plat--an official map made by a surveyor that gave the...

Beaufort's Contraband Problem | History of SC Slide Collection

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Beaufort's Contraband Problem | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 34

The occupation of the Beaufort area enabled many slaves to flee their masters. In the chaos of war and occupation, many brought with them household goods, furniture, and clothing from the homes their...

Federal Occupation of Beaufort | History of SC Slide Collection

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Federal Occupation of Beaufort | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 33

Federal forces under General Stevens march triumphantly into the town of Beaufort on December 5, 1861. "Harper's Weekly" reported to its readers, "The beautiful rural town of Beaufort came into...

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SC Veterans in History, Part 5

Episode 5

In this segment, footage from the excavation of the Hunley is provided, and information about the salt water keeping the metal from corroding is given. Footage of the Hunley being raised is included...

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