Fort Frederick, Chapter 8 - Episode 8

Archaeology at Fort Frederick reaches full speed as the public is engaged in the project.

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Inevitable Evolution of Fort Frederick

A History of Fort Frederick | Digital Shorts

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A History of Fort Frederick | Digital Shorts

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...

Fort Frederick, Chapter 1
- Episode 1 Fort Frederick Archaeology | Digital Shorts

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Fort Frederick Archaeology | Digital Shorts

An overview of the archaeological excavations at Fort Frederick.

Fort Frederick Tabby Restoration | Digital Shorts

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Fort Frederick Tabby Restoration | Digital Shorts

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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Fort Frederick Timeline

In this lesson, students will explore the rich history of Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve by examining a documentary film, creating a visual timeline of key events, and reflecting on the significance...

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Frosted Fort: Tabby Construction

Students will learn about Fort Frederick's history, built by the British with a unique tabby material, and then engage in a hands-on activity to explore the challenges and importance of this...

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Heritage Tourism: Explore Local Culture

This lesson explores heritage tourism, how it can preserve historical sites like Fort Frederick, and challenges students to brainstorm creative ways to promote such locations for future generations...

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Peanut Butter & Jelly Archaeology

Students will examine the principle of stratigraphy by building an edible archaeological site.

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SCDNR Public Outreach | Digital Shorts

Engaging the public in archaeology around South Carolina is a key mission for SCDNR and archaeologists everywhere.

Fort Frederick, Chapter 6
- Episode 6 Fort Frederick, Chapter 1 1

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Fort Frederick, Chapter 1

Episode 1

Port Royal Sound has unique characteristics that make it the epicenter for some of the most important events in American History. Fort Frederick saw its share. An archaeological survey begins.

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Fort Frederick, Chapter 2

Episode 2

Ancient American Indians were the first occupiers of Port Royal. The plan for a large archaeological expedition are finalized.

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Fort Frederick, Chapter 3

Episode 3

The Colonials arrive in Port Royal and the Crown allocates funds for a fort.

Fort Frederick, Chapter 7
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Fort Frederick, Chapter 4

Episode 4

Time has degraded the tabby walls of the old fort. A master craftsman has the right recipe for restoration.

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Fort Frederick, Chapter 5

Episode 5

The fort holds clues to the lives of the enslaved men, women and children who built the South.

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Fort Frederick, Chapter 6

Episode 6

War and emancipation. The Port Royal Experiment begins.

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Fort Frederick, Chapter 7

Episode 7

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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Fort Frederick, Chapter 9

Episode 9

The crumbling tabby of Fort Frederick will stand for another generation, now as a focus of Beaufort’s Reconstruction Era National Park.