Thomas Sumter | S.C. Hall of Fame

A short biography of American Revolution militia leader and U.S. Congressman, General Thomas Sumter highlighting his military contributions during the War of Independence and his subsequent service as a statesman. 

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Edward Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame Andrew Jackson | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Andrew Jackson | S.C. Hall of Fame
General Andrew Jackson was born in Lancaster County, South Carolina in 1767. He fought in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Jackson became a lawyer and moved to Nashville, Tennessee. He was...
Andrew Pickens | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Andrew Pickens | S.C. Hall of Fame
8-minute biography of the life of American Revolution militia leader and US Congressman, General Andrew Pickens. Through the use of available archival materials, scholar interviews, and historical...
Edward Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame Arthur Middleton | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Arthur Middleton | S.C. Hall of Fame
A brief biography of the life of Arthur Middleton, statesman and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Through the use of archival materials, scholar interviews, and historic landmarks and...
Edward Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Edward Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame
A brief biography of the life of Edward Rutledge, statesman, South Carolina Governor, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Through the use of archival materials, scholar interviews, visits...
Edward Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame Francis Marion | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Francis Marion | S.C. Hall of Fame
A historical visualization of Francis Marion's partisan campaigns during the American Revolution in South Carolina featuring the artwork of Illustrator James H. Palmer, Jr., combined with interviews...
Francis Salvador | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Francis Salvador | S.C. Hall of Fame
Francis Salvador (1747-1776) was an English-born plantation owner in the colony of South Carolina. He was the first professing Jewish person elected to public office in the colonies when chosen to...
Edward Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame Henry Laurens | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Henry Laurens | S.C. Hall of Fame
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Henry Laurens (1724-1792) was a rice planter, merchant, slave trader, and Revolutionary War leader. Signer of the Articles of Confederation and delegate to the...
Edward Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame John Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame

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John Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame
5-minute historical profile of the life of statesman John Rutledge, South Carolina’s first Governor and delegate to the Constitutional Convention.
Edward Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame Peter Horry | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Peter Horry | S.C. Hall of Fame
Peter Horry (1743-1815) was a planter from Georgetown County, South Carolina, who became a politician and leader during the American Revolutionary War. He served at the Battle of Fort Moultrie in 1776...
Edward Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame Thomas Heyward Jr. | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Thomas Heyward Jr. | S.C. Hall of Fame
Biography of the life of Declaration of Independence signer and noted statesman Thomas Heyward, Jr. Through the use of archival materials, scholar interviews, historic sites, and reenactments, this...
Edward Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame Thomas Lynch Jr.| S.C. Hall of Fame

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Thomas Lynch Jr.| S.C. Hall of Fame
Biography of the life of Declaration of Independence signer and noted statesman Thomas Lynch Jr. Through the use of archival materials, scholar interviews, and historical reenactment, this program...
Thomas Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Thomas Pinckney | S.C. Hall of Fame
5-minute biography of statesman Thomas Pinckney. Through the use of interviews and historical illustrations, the documentary tells the story of this signer of the United States Constitution, military...
William Henry Drayton | S.C. Hall of Fame

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William Henry Drayton | S.C. Hall of Fame
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, William Henry Drayton (1742-1779) was a planter, lawyer, and politician during the Revolutionary War. He is credited with co-designing with Arthur Middleton the...
William Jasper | S.C. Hall of Fame

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William Jasper | S.C. Hall of Fame
Sgt. William Jasper (1750-1779) came to Philadelphia from Germany in 1767, working briefly as an indentured servant before moving to the South and becoming involved as a leader in the Revolutionary...
Edward Rutledge | S.C. Hall of Fame William Moultrie | S.C. Hall of Fame

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William Moultrie | S.C. Hall of Fame
Born in Charleston, South Carolina, William Moultrie (1730-1805) is known for his leadership during the American Revolutionary War. He defended the city of Charleston from British attack in 1776, and...