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Carolina Day Photo Gallery | History In A Nutshell

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Carolina Day Photo Gallery | History In A Nutshell
Episode 2
This photo gallery contains the following: The original Moultrie Flag - The precursor to the S.C. State Flag. Map of Fort Sullivan as it appeared on June 28, 1776 Map of Charleston Harbor during the...
 Carolina Day | History In A Nutshell 1

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Carolina Day | History In A Nutshell
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Are you a South Carolinian looking for another reason to fire up the grill and celebrate in the month of June? This episode of History in a Nutshell explores the S.C. centric holiday known as...
 Drayton, William Henry | South Carolina Public Radio

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Drayton, William Henry | South Carolina Public Radio
“D” is for Drayton, William Henry [1742-1779]. Revolutionary Leader. Planter. He was educated in England. In 1769, his essay in the South Carolina Gazette, opposing the non-importation association...
The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

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The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

Students will demonstrate their understanding of four historical, South Carolina figures and how their roles during the Revolution contributed to Charleston history, as well as make a connection...

Banastre Tarleton | History of SC Slide Collection

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Banastre Tarleton | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 134
Banastre Tarleton (1754-1833), known to South Carolina revolutionary leaders as "Bloody Tarleton," first came to Charleston as an officer under General Clinton's command in the failed attack on Fort...
Thomas Sumter | History of SC Slide Collection

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Thomas Sumter | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 133
Thomas Sumter (1732-1832) was, at his death, the last surviving general of the Revolutionary Army. Born in Charlottesville, Virginia, he fought in the French and Indian Wars as a Virginia militia man...
Henry Laurens | History of SC Slide Collection

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Henry Laurens | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 82
Henry Laurens (1724-1792), one of South Carolina's leading figures during the Revolution, was a member of the First and Second Provincial Congresses, President of the Council of Safety, and President...
Nathanael Greene | History of SC Slide Collection

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Nathanael Greene | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 63
Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) was raised in New England in a Quaker family, but helped organize local Rhode Island militia when the revolution approached, and in 1775 was appointed the commander of a...