Digital Traditions

General - Traditional Arts

Home to a wealth of folk traditions, South Carolina is culturally and geographically diverse.  From the Appalachian Mountains to the Sea Islands and from rural crossroads to urban centers, the state boasts rich sources of traditional culture and folklore. Rooted in family and community activities, folklife involves expressive forms of many kinds that are communicated verbally and by observation or imitation.  Folk artists can learn through apprenticeships, but most often are taught informally by family members or close friends. This sharing of information can occur in many different group settings - familial, occupational, religious, social, and educational. Folklife is dynamic by nature, a part of a community's history that continues to develop every day, with every generation.  

Digital Traditions was developed to provide access to the Folklife Resource Center (FRC) at McKissick Museum.  For thirty years, deeply rooted traditions like quilting, pottery, basketry, communal foodways, and folk music have been documented through audio, video, and photography. For further information about any of the artists featured on Digital Traditions, send your questions and comments to hallagan@mailbox.sc.edu.

Praise the Lord | Digital Traditions

Audio

One of the services of a week-long tent revival in 1988 in McCormick, SC (McCormick County). The evangelist is Charles Booker Jr. of Johnston, SC (Edgefield County)
Puddin' Pot Photos | Digital Traditions
Puddin' Pot Photos | Digital Traditions

Photo

The Puddin’ Pot is the folk heritage traditional foodway served on the first Monday the Indian Field Camp Meeting each September. Made in a large iron kettle, different parts of the pig’s head are...
Puva | Will Moreau Goins | Digital Traditions

Audio

Ancient Hopi lullaby. Arranged & performed by Will Goins. Music by Brian Mann. Sacred Prayers Sacred Songs. PRODUCED BY Will Moreau Goins. Mastered at Mann Recording Studios, Columbia, SC. Phoenix...