Explore South Carolina

Learn about South Carolina. You may be surprised at what you'll find!  

In addition to the topics below, you can also delve into South Carolina's history by visiting the Social Studies section.

Public schools observe John C. Calhoun's birthday, March 18, as South Carolina Day. 

 

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What is Real Southern Cooking?
Episode 9

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Ted and Matt Lee begin the debate with their opening remarks. John T. Edge continues the debate with his opening comments.
What is Real Southern Cooking?
Episode 10

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The discussion continues with recollections of favorite meals for holidays and other times of the year, and of course, the conversation eventually turns to barbecue!
What is Real Southern Cooking?
Episode 11

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The final segment provides a discussion of the merits of lard, as opposed to vegetable oil, of gazpacho and gaspachi, of new directions for food, of documenting, cataloging, and preserving foods...
Edisto Beach State Park | Destination: SC Parks

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Edisto Beach State Park has some of the tallest palmetto trees in the state. The park is a 1255-acre park, with a mile and a half of beach. It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and...
What is Real Southern Cooking?
Episode 8

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Dr. Walter Edgar, John T. Edge, Author and Director of the Southern Foodways Alliance, University of Mississippi, Matt and Ted Lee, award winning cookbook authors will debate "What is Real Southern...
Jones Gap State Park | Destination: SC Parks

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Jones Gap State Park is located in the Blue Mountain region. The Middle Saluda River is a really significant river in South Carolina because It's one of the few rivers within South Carolina that's...
Caesars Head State Park | Destination: SC Parks

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Caesars Head State Park, along with Jones Gap State Park, make up the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area. This area has one of the richest deciduous forests in the world that provides us quite a...
Santee State Park | Destination: SC Parks

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Santee State Park is home to Lake Marion. Fishing, kayaking and canoeing are popular activities. There are also tours to learn about the wildlife. This area being wetlands hosts quite a few wildlife...