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Th students will compare the lives of families together in America and across the world, including typical food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Students will look at their own families and...
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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...
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An overview of the archaeological excavations at Fort Frederick.
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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...
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Engaging the public in archaeology around South Carolina is a key mission for SCDNR and archaeologists everywhere.
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Tabby was the concrete of 18th century coastal Carolina. Making tabby is nearly a lost art, but is kept alive today by a master craftsman.
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The fort holds clues to the lives of the enslaved men, women and children who built the South.
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Archaeology at Fort Frederick reaches full speed as the public is engaged in the project.
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The enslaved are freed. Old Fort Frederick becomes the site of one of the most important moments in American history. Quotations from historians featured in this segment include: "Miss Laura Towne...
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Ancient American Indians were the first occupiers of Port Royal. The plan for a large archaeological expedition are finalized.