S.C. History

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

Berkeley County | South Carolina Public Radio Butler, Susan Dart | South Carolina Public Radio

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Butler, Susan Dart | South Carolina Public Radio

"B" is for Butler, Susan Dart (1888-1959). Librarian. Butler attended Avery Institute in Charleston, Atlanta University in Georgia, and McDowell Millinery School in Boston. For five years, she pursued...

Berkeley County | South Carolina Public Radio Butler, Matthew Calbraith | South Carolina Public Radio

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Butler, Matthew Calbraith | South Carolina Public Radio

"B" is for Butler, Matthew Calbraith (1836-1909). Soldier, U.S. senator. In June 1861, the Edgefield Hussars—with Butler as captain—were mustered into Confederate service. He distinguished himself by...

Berkeley County | South Carolina Public Radio Byrnes, James Francis | South Carolina Public Radio

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Byrnes, James Francis | South Carolina Public Radio

"B" is for Byrnes, James Francis (1882-1972). Congressman, U.S. senator, U.S. Supreme Court justice, U.S. secretary of state, governor. Over his lifetime, Byrnes—a native of Charleston--held many...

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Ernest "Fritz" Hollings

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The first segment chronicles Ernest F. “Fritz” Hollings’ early life, education, and rise to political power. Hollings graduated from The Citadel in 1942, and served for thirty three months in the U.S...

Berkeley County | South Carolina Public Radio Burt, Armistead | South Carolina Public Radio

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Burt, Armistead | South Carolina Public Radio

"B" is for Burt, Armistead (1802-1883). Congressman. After attending Pendleton Academy, Burt married John C. Calhoun’s niece and became his protégé. He supported Calhoun’s opposition to the Tariff of...

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Ernest "Fritz" Hollings

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A Catholic nun introduced Fritz Hollings to a world he never knew existed: hunger and starvation. Disgusted by the poor living conditions of the destitute, Hollings made an effort to help improve the...

Charleston Hospital Workers Strike - 1969 | South Carolina Public Radio Catawba Pottery | South Carolina Public Radio

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Catawba Pottery | South Carolina Public Radio

"C" is for Catawba Pottery. Among the Catawba Indians in present-day York County, an unbroken chain of pottery production has helped preserve a cultural identity that was nearly lost after European...

Berkeley County | South Carolina Public Radio Bryan, Hugh | South Carolina Public Radio

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Bryan, Hugh | South Carolina Public Radio

"B" is for Bryan, Hugh (1699-1753). Planter, evangelist. Born of the colony’s southern frontier, Bryan was captured by Indians during the Yamassee War. After his release, he settled in St. Helena’s...

Berkeley County | South Carolina Public Radio Burroughs, Franklin Gorham | South Carolina Public Radio

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Burroughs, Franklin Gorham | South Carolina Public Radio

"B" is for Burroughs, Franklin Gorham (1837-1897). Manufacturer, merchant, land developer. A native of North Carolina, Burroughs disliked farming. In 1857, he moved to Conway and went to work with a...

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Brown, Lucy Hughes | South Carolina Public Radio

"B" is for Brown, Lucy Hughes (1863-1911). Physician. A native of North Carolina, Brown completed her medical training at the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. After practicing medicine in...

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