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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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The Palmetto Guard Flag | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 17

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The Palmetto Guard flag, flown over Fort Moultrie during the War of 1812. Courtesy of the Fort Sumter National Monument.

Workman Vacuuming the State Seal | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 16

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Workman vacuuming the State Seal in a carpet in the Senate. Photo by Maxie Roberts, January 11, 1986. Courtesy of "The State" newspaper.

South Carolina State Seal | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 15

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The South Carolina State Seal. The shield on the left displays the palmetto tree, adopted as a state symbol after the palmetto logs (of which the fort on Sullivan's Island was built) successfully...

South Carolina Stamp | History of SC Slide Collection

Episode 13

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This stamp commemorated the 200th anniversary of South Carolina's ratification of the United States Constitution.

History of Riverbanks Zoo and Garden | Riverbanks Roundup Bits

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The Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is a historical site as well as zoo. Local historian Scott P. talks about how the old Saluda River Bridge was burned in 1865 in an effort to stop Sherman's March into...