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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The Yellow Jessamine and Carolina Wren | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 20

The Yellow Jessamine is the official State Flower of South Carolina, and the Carolina Wren, the State Bird. Recognition of the wren was unofficial until 1948, when the legislature passed an act...

The Three Flags of the South Carolina State House | History of SC Slide Collection

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The Three Flags of the South Carolina State House | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 19

The three flags of the South Carolina State House at half-mast after the "Challenger" space shuttle explosion. Taken January 29, 1986. Courtesy of "The State" newspaper.

South Carolina State Flag | History of SC Slide Collection

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South Carolina State Flag | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 18

The present South Carolina State Flag, adopted in 1861. Courtesy of Fort Moultrie National Park.

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The Palmetto Guard Flag | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 17

The Palmetto Guard flag, flown over Fort Moultrie during the War of 1812. Courtesy of the Fort Sumter National Monument.

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Workman Vacuuming the State Seal | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 16

Workman vacuuming the State Seal in a carpet in the Senate. Photo by Maxie Roberts, January 11, 1986. Courtesy of "The State" newspaper.

South Carolina State Seal | History of SC Slide Collection

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South Carolina State Seal | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 15

The South Carolina State Seal. The shield on the left displays the palmetto tree, adopted as a state symbol after the palmetto logs (of which the fort on Sullivan's Island was built) successfully...

The Palmetto Monument | History of SC Slide Collection

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The Palmetto Monument | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 14

The Palmetto Monument, erected in honor of the Palmetto Regiment's heroic actions in the Mexican War, stands outside the South Carolina State House. Courtesy of the Howard G. Woody Postcard Collection...

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South Carolina Stamp | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 13

This stamp commemorated the 200th anniversary of South Carolina's ratification of the United States Constitution.

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East Coast Satellite Image | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 12

A satellite image of the east coast of the United States, showing South Carolina in outline. From NASA.

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South Carolina Highway Map | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 11

A highway map of South Carolina, published by the state Highway Department in 1939, before the building of the multi-lane limited access interstate highways, shows the principal routes that connected...

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