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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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Andrew Pickens | S.C. Hall of Fame Thomas Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Thomas Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame
5-minute biography of statesman Thomas Pinckney. Through the use of interviews and historical illustrations, the documentary tells the story of this signer of the United States Constitution, military...
Andrew Pickens | S.C. Hall of Fame Thomas Sumter | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Thomas Sumter | S.C. Hall of Fame
A short biography of American Revolution militia leader and U.S. Congressman, General Thomas Sumter highlighting his military contributions during the War of Independence and his subsequent service as...
 William Moultrie | S.C. Hall of Fame

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William Moultrie | S.C. Hall of Fame
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, William Moultrie (1730-1805) is known for his leadership during the American Revolutionary War. He defended the city of Charleston from British attack in 1776, and...
 William Jasper | S.C. Hall of Fame

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William Jasper | S.C. Hall of Fame
Sgt. William Jasper (1750-1779) came to Philadelphia from Germany in 1767, working briefly as an indentured servant before moving to the South and becoming involved as a leader in the Revolutionary...
 William Henry Drayton | S.C. Hall of Fame

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William Henry Drayton | S.C. Hall of Fame
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, William Henry Drayton (1742-1779) was a planter, lawyer, and politician during the Revolutionary War. He is credited with co-designing with Arthur Middleton the...
Andrew Pickens | S.C. Hall of Fame Thomas Heyward Jr. | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Thomas Heyward Jr. | S.C. Hall of Fame
Biography of the life of Declaration of Independence signer and noted statesman Thomas Heyward, Jr. Through the use of archival materials, scholar interviews, historic sites, and reenactments, this...
 Charles Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Charles Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame
Statesman Charles Pinckney's beliefs helped forge the United States Constitution. Fluent in five languages, yet educated and reared entirely on South Carolina soil, this man was elected four times to...
Andrew Pickens | S.C. Hall of Fame John Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame

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John Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame
5-minute historical profile of the life of statesman John Rutledge, South Carolina’s first Governor and delegate to the Constitutional Convention.
Andrew Pickens | S.C. Hall of Fame Thomas Lynch Jr.| S.C. Hall of Fame

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Thomas Lynch Jr.| S.C. Hall of Fame
Biography of the life of Declaration of Independence signer and noted statesman Thomas Lynch Jr. Through the use of archival materials, scholar interviews, and historical reenactment, this program...