S.C. History

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

Housetop View of Fort Sumter's Bombardment | History of SC Slide Collection

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Housetop View of Fort Sumter's Bombardment | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 27

The housetops of Charleston during the bombardment of Fort Sumter. From "Harper's Weekly." Courtesy of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History.

The Bombardment of Fort Sumter | History of SC Slide Collection

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The Bombardment of Fort Sumter | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 26

On April 11, 1861, with the supply ships Lincoln had promised to send already underway, General P.G.T. Beauregard sent James Chesnut with a message to Major Anderson, demanding to know when he would...

South Carolina's Ultimatum | History of SC Slide Collection

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South Carolina's Ultimatum | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 25

"South Carolina's Ultimatum," engraved by Currier and Ives, portrays South Carolina as destroying herself in her threats to destroy the Union. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.

Fort Sumter | History of SC Slide Collection

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Fort Sumter | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 24

Fort Sumter, viewed here from the rear, could not be re-supplied without the Confederate forces in Charleston acquiescing; which they were determined not to do. As Major Anderson's garrison saw their...

Entry of Major Robert Anderson at Fort Sumter, December, 1860 | History of SC Slide Collection

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Entry of Major Robert Anderson at Fort Sumter, December, 1860 | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 23

The entry of Major Robert Anderson's (see Major Robert Anderson) command into Fort Sumter on Christmas night, 1860. After the secession of the seven deep South states, federal troops withdrew from...

South Carolina Topsey in a Fix | History of SC Slide Collection

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South Carolina Topsey in a Fix | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 22

The cartoon "South Carolina Topsey in a Fix," one of "Strong's Dime Caricatures," was printed by W.T. Strong in 1861. Topsey has cut one of the stars out of the American flag. Courtesy of the South...

We Are Seven | History of SC Slide Collection

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We Are Seven | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 21

Secession was only a first step in South Carolina's actions to separate from the United States. Other states followed South Carolina. By February of 1861, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi...

Execution of Amy Spain, Darlington County Courthouse | History of SC Slide Collection

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Execution of Amy Spain, Darlington County Courthouse | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 20

A view of the Darlington County Courthouse and the sycamore tree where Amy Spain, a slave who had spied for the Union army, was hung by the citizens of Darlington. Sketched by Edwards for "Harper's...

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Oath of Loyalty to the U.S. | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 19

South Carolinians, under Lincoln's plan for the restoration of the Union, could be restored to citizenship by taking an oath of loyalty to the United States, such as this one signed by Thomas D...

Beaufort Home Occupied by Federal Forces | History of SC Slide Collection

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Beaufort Home Occupied by Federal Forces | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 18

The occupation of the coastal region of South Carolina by federal armies in 1862 led to troops taking over the homes of many citizens who had supported the Confederacy. This home in Beaufort became...

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