South Carolina's Role in the Revolutionary War

Learn about South Carolina's role in the American Revolutionary War. Also, learn about major battles fought in South Carolina and meet political and war heroes like William Jasper, Thomas Sumter, Andrew Pickens, Francis Marion and more.
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Carolina Day Photo Gallery | History In A Nutshell
Carolina Day Photo Gallery | History In A Nutshell
Episode 2

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

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...
Carolina Day | History In A Nutshell 1
Carolina Day | History In A Nutshell
Episode 1

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

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...
A History of Fort Frederick | Digital Shorts
A History of Fort Frederick | Digital Shorts

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

280 years ago, the colonial government in Port Royal conceded to the settlers’ demands for a new fort for protection from a Spanish incursion. Although its original mission was short-lived, in 1863...
Pickens, Marion, Sumter, Part 3 | Palmetto Heritage
Pickens, Marion, Sumter, Part 3 | Palmetto Heritage

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

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...
Pickens, Marion, Sumter, Part 2 | Palmetto Heritage
Pickens, Marion, Sumter, Part 2 | Palmetto Heritage

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

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...
Pickens, Marion, Sumter, Part 1 | Palmetto Heritage
Pickens, Marion, Sumter, Part 1 | Palmetto Heritage

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Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

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)...
Butler, Pierce | South Carolina Public Radio
Butler, Pierce | South Carolina Public Radio

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

"B" is for Butler, Pierce (1744-1822). Soldier, planter, statesman. A native of Ireland, Butler was a major in the British army. In 1766, his regiment was transferred to South Carolina. He sold his...