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Between the Waters Learning Activity About Between the Waters

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About Between the Waters
Between the Waters is a production of South Carolina ETV and is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and Humanities South Carolina. The first project about Hobcaw Barony produced by...
The Grand Entry | Periscope

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The Grand Entry | Periscope
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The Grand Entry At the beginning of a powwow, there is a "Grand Entry." During the Grand Entry, everyone rises to their feet as an elder leads a parade of dancers into a round arena. Participants hold...
Where Does Litter Come From? | Making It Grow Middleton Place

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Middleton Place
Clemson Extension Agent and Host of Making It Grow Amanda McNulty travels to Middleton Place near Charleston, SC and talks with their Artisan Blacksmith.
Where Does Litter Come From? | Making It Grow Middleton Place

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Middleton Place
Clemson Extension Agent and Host of Making It Grow Amanda McNulty travels to Middleton Place near Charleston, SC and talks with their Artisan Cooper.
Where Does Litter Come From? | Making It Grow Middleton Place

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Middleton Place
Clemson Extension Agent and Host of Making It Grow Amanda McNulty travels to Middleton Place near Charleston, SC and talks with their Artisan Potter.
Where Does Litter Come From? | Making It Grow Middleton Place

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Middleton Place
Clemson Extension Agent and Host of Making It Grow Amanda McNulty travels to Middleton Place near Charleston, SC and talks with their Artisan Seamstress.
Tillman-Gonzales Murder Trial | Palmetto Special John C. Calhoun | Palmetto Special

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John C. Calhoun | Palmetto Special
"The Palmetto Special" goes to John C. Calhoun's old homeplace, Fort Hill on the Clemson campus. Four students, who also appear in the dramatic portion, tour the mansion and grounds. The conclusion of...
Stone Tool Found at Allendale, SC Dig

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Stone Tool Found at Allendale, SC Dig
Pictured above is a stone tool found at the Allendale dig in South Carolina. It is believed the tool is 12,000 to 18,000 years old. It is believed that over 12,000 years ago, the first Native people...
Native American Place Names in South Carolina (Map)

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Native American Place Names in South Carolina (Map)
Here are some of the meanings of these names: * Enoree -- River of Muscadines * Santee -- Safety, Protection * Cheraw -- Fire * Chatooga -- Rocky Waters * Tamassee -- Place of the Sunlight of God *...
 Gullah on Boone Hall Plantation | Connections

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Gullah on Boone Hall Plantation | Connections
Sharon Murray talks about her role in teaching the Gullah culture and language at the Boone Hall Plantation. She also shares the history of the Gullah.