S.C. History

South Carolina's historical events, people and places. Content has been curated to meet South Carolina Social Studies Standards.
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Edisto
Episode 4

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The essence of Edisto is found in its marshes. Resident environmentalist and philosopher Ron Elliot, joins Joanna Angle to discuss Edisto’s marshes, and ecosystem, while they travel through Frampton...
Edisto
Episode 3

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Cassina Point, one of Edisto’s oldest and most historic of homes, presently serves as a bed and breakfast inn. Traces of occupation by Union soldiers during the Civil War can still be seen today...
Edisto
Episode 2

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Joanna Angle talks about two of Edisto’s oldest churches: The Island’s Presbyterian Congregation is the oldest continuously existing church in South Carolina, built circa 1830. The other is Edisto...
Edisto
Episode 1

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Edisto is one of South Carolina’s last unspoiled barrier islands; a mystical land of wide, white beaches, lagoons, and marshes of green and gold. The Edisto Island Museum shares insights of the island...
Edgefield
Episode 1

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The name “Edgefield” derives from its location at the edge of Indian battlefields. Edgefield’s reputation for being a political hot bed was enhanced by events that occurred in the home called Oakley...
Edgefield
Episode 2

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Willowbrook is the resting place of governors, diplomats, more than 150 Confederate soldiers, and Preston Brooks. Joanna Angle talks about an encounter Brooks had with Massachusetts senator Charles...
Edgefield
Episode 3

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Magnolia Dale is presently the headquarters of the Edgefield County Historical Society. Joanna Angle chronicles the history of this historic home, and its ties to one of Edgefield’s most prominent...
Edgefield
Episode 5

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At Starview Farm, Brian and Micki Getson combine wool, and farm-grown cotton to produce yarn, which is another one of Edgefield’s age-old arts. In an interview, Micki Getson discusses how yarn is made...
Edgefield
Episode 6

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Joanna Angle gives a brief history of this beautiful old church: Our Savior Episcopal Church.
Edgefield
Episode 4

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Clay pots have been made in the Edgefield region since 2,500 B.C. Master potter Stephen Ferrell discusses making pottery, the different types of pots, along with its history. Stephen Ferrell even...