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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Clemson University's Integration | The World of Cecil
Clemson University's Integration | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

This segment provides insight into Cecil Williams' early aspirations and his remarkable photography during pivotal moments of desegregation at Clemson University and the University of South Carolina...
Edwards v. South Carolina | The World of Cecil
Edwards v. South Carolina | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

Governor Fritz Hollings opposed protests at the State Capitol in South Carolina. The pivotal Edwards vs. South Carolina case arose from a 1961 civil rights demonstration against segregation. James...
The Pink Palace | The World of Cecil
The Pink Palace | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

The sixth segment delves into the historical student protest in Orangeburg, South Carolina, in 1960. The movement, inspired by the Greensboro sit-ins, featured students from Claflin and South Carolina...
Cecil and John F. Kennedy | The World of Cecil
Cecil and John F. Kennedy | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

This chapter focuses on Cecil Williams' fascinating encounter with John F. Kennedy before he became President. When Kennedy was making an announcement at the Roosevelt Hotel, Cecil, a photographer for...
Student Protests | The World of Cecil
Student Protests | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

Part 4 showcases the role of Orangeburg in the Civil Rights Movement and the influence of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s nonviolent resistance. Students in Orangeburg actively participated in marches...
The Orangeburg Freedom Movement | The World of Cecil
The Orangeburg Freedom Movement | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

This video covers the events in Orangeburg during the summer of 1955. The local branch of the NAACP formulated a petition requesting the desegregation of schools in line with the 1954 Brown v. Board...
Briggs v. Elliott | The World of Cecil
Briggs v. Elliott | The World of Cecil

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Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

This segment explores the early 1950s and the significant role South Carolina, particularly Clarendon County, played in the civil rights movement. It discusses Thurgood Marshall's arrival in South...
Battle of Camden | Carolina Snaps
Battle of Camden | Carolina Snaps

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Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

The Battle of Camden during the American Revolutionary War is one of the most notorious battles to ever take place on U.S. soil. The Battle of Camden occurred on August 16, 1780. The evening before...
Rollin Sisters | Carolina Snaps
Rollin Sisters | Carolina Snaps

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Grades: 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Born into a free black family during Reconstruction, the Rollin sisters played a pivotal role in advancing women's suffrage in South Carolina. Frances, Lottie, and Louisa were prominent activists...