S.C. History

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

Mignon Clyburn | SC African American History Calendar 3

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Mignon Clyburn | SC African American History Calendar

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Mignon L. Clyburn became the first woman head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) when she was appointed Acting Chair by President Barack Obama in May 2013. She was also the first African...

Rear Admiral Reubin Bookert | SC African American History Calendar 2

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Rear Admiral Reubin Bookert | SC African American History Calendar

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Rear Admiral Reubin B. Bookert is a native of Columbia, S.C. He graduated from C.A. Johnson High School in 1968 and North Carolina A&T State University with a B.S. degree. He also earned degrees in...

Bessie Moody-Lawrence | SC African American History Calendar (2019)
- Episode 9 Vivian Ayers Allen | SC African American History Calendar (2020) 1

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Vivian Ayers Allen | SC African American History Calendar (2020)

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A native of Chester, S.C., Dr. Vivian Ayers Allen is a poet, cultural activist, and American classicist. A 1939 graduate of the historic Brainerd Institute in Chester, Dr. Ayers attended Barber-Scotia...

Isaac Washington | SC African American History Calendar (2019) 12

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Isaac Washington | SC African American History Calendar (2019)

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Isaac Washington, Sr. is highly regarded for his numerous contributions to South Carolina. While Washington is arguably most well-known for his illustrious career in media, he also advocated for civil...

Fort Frederick Archaeology | Digital Shorts

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Fort Frederick Archaeology | Digital Shorts

An overview of the archaeological excavations at Fort Frederick.

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- Episode 6 A History of Fort Frederick | Digital Shorts

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A History of Fort Frederick | Digital Shorts

280 years ago, the colonial government in Port Royal conceded to the settlers’ demands for a new fort for protection from a Spanish incursion. Although its original mission was short-lived, in 1863...