South Carolina - Late 19th Century

1865-1900. The late 19th century included recovery and many changes as a result of the American Civil War. African Americans experienced a number of ups and downs after the emancipation. The women's suffrage movement began to take shape. Agriculture systems changed drastically and many laborers began working in fast-growing industries like textile mills.
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A Video Overview
Episode 1

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Settled in the mid-18 th century by the Bratton family—Scots-Irish Presbyterians, originally of Scottish ancestry, who had moved to northern Ireland in the 17 th century, and came to North America in...
Reconstruction | Palmetto Heritage

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This show explains the importance of the election of 1876 and as a result how SC at one time had 2 governors from different political parties, who tried to rule the state at the same time...
Tillman-Gonzales Murder Trial | Palmetto Special

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The video take place at the corner of Main and Gervais Streets in Columbia, same site where the murder occurred. In addition, the host comes in and out of reenactment of the trial to tie the segments...
Susan Pringle Frost | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Susan Pringle Frost dedicated her life to making sure that Charleston’s historic architectural beauty would be preserved. Born in Charleston to wealthy parents in 1873, she lived in the Miles Brewton...
The Era of the Populist | Conversations on SC History
Episode 15

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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. The Era of the Populist is discussed in four lessons: Election of General Wade Hampton Depravation Two Separate...
Southern Rebirth | Conversations on SC History
Episode 16

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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Southern Rebirth is discussed in four lessons: Governor Benjamin Tillman 1895 Constitution Dispensary System...
Reconstruction | Conversations on SC History
Episode 14

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Noted South Carolina historian Dr. Walter Edgar discusses the key issues in SC History. Reconstruction is discussed in three lessons: Difficult Period in History Economics Election Issues.