S.C. History

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

Gray Ladies Receiving Their Diplomas | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Gray Ladies Receiving Their Diplomas | History Of SC Slide Collection

Episode 8

These women are receiving their diplomas as "Gray Ladies," volunteers in Columbia's African-American hospital, around 1950. Alt-Lee photographers. Courtesy of the South Caroliniana Library.

YMCA Parade Float In Greenville, 1924 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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YMCA Parade Float In Greenville, 1924 | History Of SC Slide Collection

Episode 7

These boys from the Greenville YMCA entered a float in a 1924 parade. Courtesy of the Greenville County Historical Society.

USO Meeting On Harden Street | History Of SC Slide Collection

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USO Meeting On Harden Street | History Of SC Slide Collection

Episode 6

An integrated group of African-Americans and whites (which was unusual in its time) gathers at a USO meeting on Harden Street operated by the YWCA around the time of the Second World War. The woman...

The Richland Volunteer Rifle Company | History Of SC Slide Collection

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The Richland Volunteer Rifle Company | History Of SC Slide Collection

Episode 5

The Richland Volunteer Rifle Company. Charles Cronenberry (1858-1915) is the sergeant, seated in the center of the group of three men wearing dark jackets, in front of the tent, at the center of the...

Knights Of Columbus Dance Portrait | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Knights Of Columbus Dance Portrait | History Of SC Slide Collection

Episode 4

The members and guests pose for a photograph at this Knights of Columbus dance held in Columbus Hall of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenville in 1923. Courtesy of the Greenville County Historical...

Mrs. Mamie Norris Tillman Dedicates A Historical Marker, 1917 | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Mrs. Mamie Norris Tillman Dedicates A Historical Marker, 1917 | History Of SC Slide Collection

Episode 3

Mrs. Mamie Norris Tillman, an active member of the Edgefield chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as a founder of the Edgefield County Historical Society, helps to dedicate an...

A Confederate Veteran Reunion In Greenville | History Of SC Slide Collection

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A Confederate Veteran Reunion In Greenville | History Of SC Slide Collection

Episode 2

This group of Confederate Army veterans met often for reunions in Greenville in the early 1900s. Courtesy of the Greenville County Historical Society.

Gordon Light Infantry Of Fairfield County | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Gordon Light Infantry Of Fairfield County | History Of SC Slide Collection

Episode 1

Gordon Light Infantry of Fairfield County, around 1900. Courtesy of the Fairfield County Museum.

Crafting Baskets Out Of Split White Oak | History Of SC Slide Collection

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Crafting Baskets Out Of Split White Oak | History Of SC Slide Collection

Episode 4

A traditional skill of the mountain and Piedmont areas is the crafting of baskets out of carefully split white oak. Here, Franklin Deloach shows the first stage in the making of a white oak basket...

African American Quilting Traditions | History Of SC Slide Collection

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African American Quilting Traditions | History Of SC Slide Collection

Episode 3

Quilts made in the African-American tradition are more free in form and in the combinations of colors than the carefully laid out regular patterns of quilts made by women working in European American...

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