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South Carolina's Role in the Revolutionary War

Learn about South Carolina's role in the American Revolutionary War. Also, learn about major battles fought in South Carolina and meet political and war heroes like William Jasper, Thomas Sumter, Andrew Pickens, Francis Marion and more.
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Charleston Forts, Part 1 1

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Charleston Forts, Part 1
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The story of the three forts that have defended our coast, from the time of our settlers through the World War II, is told in the episode of Project Discovery. At the beginning of the American...
Charleston Forts, Part 2 2

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Charleston Forts, Part 2
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The story of the three forts continues with this segment on Fort Johnson and Fort Sumter.
Charleston Forts, Part 3 3

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Charleston Forts, Part 3
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Q & A on the three forts being featured in this episode of Project Discovery. .
General Nathanael Greene | Cowpens

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General Nathanael Greene | Cowpens
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In the fall of 1780, George Washington appointed General Nathanael Greene to command the Continental army in the South. From North Carolina, Greene sent a portion of his men under General Daniel...
Colonel Elijah Clarke | Musgrove Mill

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Colonel Elijah Clarke | Musgrove Mill
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Colonel Elijah Clarke was the leader of the Wilkes County, Georgia militia. He along with Col. Isaac Shelby, leader of the Overmountain men militia, and Col James Williams, leader of the Little River...
Captain John Sevier | Kings Mountain

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Captain John Sevier | Kings Mountain
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After the patriot's victory at the Battle of Camden, under the direction of Major Patrick Ferguson , British Provincials and Loyalist solders were sent to suppress Patriot activity in the mountains...
Colonel Isaac Shelby | Kings Mountain

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Colonel Isaac Shelby | Kings Mountain
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Col. Isaac Shelby was from “over the mountain” in what is now Tennessee. He along with Elijah Clarke, leader of the Wilkes County, Georgia Militia and James Williams, leader of the Little River...
Overmountain Men | Kings Mountain

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Overmountain Men | Kings Mountain
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Overmountain men were American frontiersmen from west of the Appalachian Mountains (now Tennessee) who fought in the Revolutionary War. When Major Patrick Ferguson led his amy into South Carolina, he...
Map | British Troops Arrive in Charles Town

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Map | British Troops Arrive in Charles Town
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More than 6,000 British troops were shipped from New York to Charles Town. After a short siege, the city fell. Charles Town would supply the British army with provisions and become the base of...
Major Patrick Ferguson | Kings Mountain

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Major Patrick Ferguson | Kings Mountain
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Major Patrick Ferguson was a Scottish officer who was trained loyalists in traditional British military techniques, especially the use of the bayonet. He earned the nickname “Bulldog” during his...