Hartsville, Part 1 - Early History And May's Folly | Palmetto Places - Episode 1

Joanna Angle discusses the early history of Hartsville, South Carolina, and its founder, Thomas Edwards Hart. In addition to being a farmer, Thomas Hart was also a merchant, peace-keeper, the first post-master, and captain of the local militia.

In the 1920’s, the Hart Plantation had been through many different owners and became a dumping ground for trash.  Dr. William Chambers, a botanist, purchased the property and gave it to his sister-in-law, May Coker, who then planned to revitalize the property, and turn it into a public garden. This project would come to be known as “May’s Folly.” 

Standards

• This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into the significant causes of World War I and the factors leading to U.S. involvement. This indicator was also developed to promote inquiry into the effects of the war, to include its impact on the homefront, migration patterns, and continued foreign policy debates.
  • This indicator was designed to encourage inquiry into South Carolina’s changing agriculture, industry labor force, and political alignments. This indicator was also designed to promote inquiry into the relationship between South Carolina’s...