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.

To view the state by tourism regions, visit ETV Shorts.

To view the state by landform regions, visit Web of Water or for the artistic sides of the state, visit A Natural State.

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Charleston Forts, Part 7
Episode 7

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In this segment, cannons are discussed and more history. The Q & A portion continues.
Charleston Forts, Part 4 | Project Discovery
Episode 4

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The transformation of Fort Sumter is discussed, contrasting its condition in 1863 and now. The Fort that can be seen now is only about 10 percent of what it consisted of then. Fort Moultrie's history...
Burning of Columbia | Palmetto Heritage

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This reenactment is based on excerpts from Emma LeConte’s diary. Emma, then seventeen years old, kept a diary for several months in 1865 chronicling the approach, occupation and burning of the city of...
Charleston Forts, Part 1
Episode 1

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The story of the three forts that have defended our coast, from the time of our settlers through the World War II, is told in the episode of Project Discovery. At the beginning of the American...
Charleston Forts, Part 2
Episode 2

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The story of the three forts continues with this segment on Fort Johnson and Fort Sumter.
Charleston Forts, Part 6
Episode 6

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Q & A on the history of the Charleston Forts is discussed. The effect of rifle artillery against a permanent structure is discussed, and also the use of mortars is discussed.
SC State House, Part 4
Episode 4

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Questions could only be asked during the live program. Please do not call now. Questions include the following: Years for renovation to be completed: 3 full years Cost of the renovation: Whole project...