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Freetown was founded by formerly enslaved people, many of them from South Carolina and Georgia. Their first attempt to establish an African colony in 1787 failed, but in 1792, more than a thousand...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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Freetown was founded by formerly enslaved people, many of them from South Carolina and Georgia. Their first attempt to establish an African colony in 1787 failed, but in 1792, more than a thousand...Video
With the ending of the civil war in Sierra Leone, the next generation looks to the future with hopes of rebuilding their country, and getting educations. These inspiring young Sierra Leoneans are also...Video
From 1617 to the abolishment of the English slave trade in 1807, Bunce Island was the last glimpse of home for tens of thousands of enslaved Africans. Today, only ruins remain, as a testament to the...Video
Rice is a staple food of Sierra Leone. Rice is not only a favorite dish of Sierra Leoneans and the Gullah-Geechee, but it is also a part of their history. A dike system for cultivating rice worked...Photo
The Columbia Museum of Art is the cultural heart of a revitalized downtown Columbia. This museum boasts a wide variety of original and historic art pieces, from thousands of years ago, to present day...Document
Butler, Nic. "The Story of Carolina Day." Charleston County Public Library. https://www.ccpl.org/charleston-time-machine/story-carolina-day. Accessed 25 September 2020. Edgar, Walter. South Carolina...Photo
This photo gallery contains the following: The original Moultrie Flag - The precursor to the S.C. State Flag. Map of Fort Sullivan as it appeared on June 28, 1776 Map of Charleston Harbor during the...Video
Are you a South Carolinian looking for another reason to fire up the grill and celebrate in the month of June? This episode of History in a Nutshell explores the S.C. centric holiday known as...Audio
As an educator and community leader, Xanthene Sayles Norris has established an exemplary career of public service and civic engagement. Born in Winston Salem, N.C., Norris grew up and attended public...Audio
Rev. Joseph H. Neal was born on August 31, 1950 to the late Mrs. Laverne Kohn Neal and the late Rev. C.R. Neal of Hopkins, S.C. He was the third of four children. His compassion for people at an early...