Learn the individual stories of men and women who were involved in major events leading up to, during and after The War for Independence (1775-1783).
Image by Don Troiani courtesy of Bridgeman Images.
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The American Revolutionary War is arguably the most significant conflict in United States history. With over 200 battles, no other state saw as much combat as South Carolina. This theater of war...
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Produced by Mark Adams, this Carolina Stories documentary tells the story of the South Carolina Army National Guard, from its founding in 1670, to present day. The Guard’s history is long and rich...
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Join Devyn as she steps back in time on a visit to Historic Brattonsville, one of the many sites throughout the state that preserves South Carolina’s unique Revolutionary War history.
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The Southern Campaign was critical in determining the outcome of the American Revolutionary War, yet the South’s importance has been downplayed in most historical accounts to date.
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Classroom Activities Related to the study of the American Revolutionary War Research: Individual students or small groups. Students use a variety of research materials to create a short presentation...
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Thomas Sumter was determined to drive the British out from South Carolina. “The Fighting Gamecock” earned his moniker due to his tenacity in battle. A band of British assassins attempted to sneak into...
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Hosts Ellen Rodillo-Fowler and Nathan Dawson guide viewers through this edition of Palmetto Heritage, which spotlights three significant South Carolina figures: Thomas Sumter (The Fighting Gamecock)...
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While the British tangled with Andrew Pickens in South Carolina’s upstate, Francis Marion’s patriots fought the British in the Pee Dee region. Marion was known as “The Swamp Fox” due to his effective...
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Glossary - The American Revolution American Revolution – war between England and America for America’s freedom from British rule British – characteristic of Great Britain, England or the British...
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"B" is for Burke, Aedanus (1743-1802). Jurist, congressman. A native of Ireland, Burke arrived in South Carolina in 1775 and served in the militia during the Revolution. In 1780 he was elected a judge...
