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Modjeska Monteith Simkins is known as the "matriarch of civil rights activists" in South Carolina. Born in Columbia in 1899, Simkins spent her adult life fighting for equality and advocating for human...South Carolina Counties
The state of South Carolina is made up of 46 counties. Learn more about each county by selecting a county below to explore people, places and events.
The state of South Carolina is made up of 46 counties. Learn more about each county by selecting a county below to explore people, places and events.
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Modjeska Monteith Simkins | Carolina Snaps
Ronald McNair | Carolina Snaps
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South Carolina native Ronald McNair was the second African-American to go into space, and was part of the STS-51L crew that died when the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after lift-off on...
Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum | Carolina Snaps
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Founded in 2019 by acclaimed civil rights photographer Cecil Williams, the Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum is the Palmetto State’s first and only civil rights museum.
Elise Jones Martin Activity Sheets | SC African American History Calendar (2022)
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Activity Sheets include: Learning about a mural in the heart of downtown Columbia Work as a cashier in Elise's Beauty Shop. Use the menu of services and subtract the amount a customer paid for a...
Carolina Day | Carolina Snaps
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The South Carolina exclusive holiday known as "Carolina Day" is observed every June 28th to celebrate the improbable and miraculous Patriot victory at the Battle of Sullivan's Island during the...
Daufuskie Island | Carolina Snaps
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Daufuskie Island is South Carolina's southernmost inhabited sea island. To this day, much of the island remains undeveloped - maintaining its rich history and natural beauty.
Five Civilized Tribes Territory Map (1820) - Teacher Resource | History In A Nutshell
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This map depicts the territories of the "Five Civilized Tribes" residing in the eastern United States in 1820, before the Indian Removal Bill.
Fort Moultrie Photo Gallery | Let's Go!
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This supplementary photo gallery for Fort Moultrie includes the following images: Painting of the Battle of Sullivan's Island Main entrance into Fort Moultrie Fort Moultrie Sally-Port Principal...
Bottlenose Dolphin | What's Wild
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In this edition of What's Wild, we're traveling to one of South Carolina's barrier islands and observing rare feeding techniques of resident bottlenose dolphins. Also, we'll be taking a look at...
Carolina Day Trivia Quiz - Teacher Resource | History in a Nutshell
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This quiz will test your knowledge on the history of the SC exclusive holiday known as Carolina Day, and the Battle of Sullivan’s Island! How much do you know about the history behind this more...