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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Native Americans In the Revolutionary War | Ninety Six
Native Americans In the Revolutionary War | Ninety Six
Episode 2

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Grades: 4 8

Native Americans also participated in the American Revolution. The Catawbas, for the most part, sided with the Colonialist Patriots, due to their friendship, and ties to settlers in the surrounding...
The Fife And Drum | Guilford Courthouse
The Fife And Drum | Guilford Courthouse
Episode 7

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Grades: 4 8

The fife and drum played a crucial role during the American Revolution. They were used as tools for commanders to communicate with their troops. Fifes and drums were much easier to use for relaying...
Women Camp Followers | Guilford Courthouse
Women Camp Followers | Guilford Courthouse
Episode 6

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Grades: 8

In many cases, women “camp followers” accompanied soldiers on the road. Their roles were to nurse the wounded, patch clothing, and provide meals. It was considered to be much safer for women to...
Lt General Charles Earl Cornwallis | Guilford Courthouse
Lt General Charles Earl Cornwallis | Guilford Courthouse
Episode 4

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Grades: 4 8

Lieutenant General Charles Earl Cornwallis was appointed by General Henry Clinton to lead the Southern Campaign when Clinton returned to New York. Determined to destroy General Nathaniel Greene's army...
General Nathanael Greene | Guilford Courthouse
General Nathanael Greene | Guilford Courthouse
Episode 3

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Grades: 4 8

In the fall of 1780, George Washington appointed General Nathanael Greene to command the Continental army in the South. Following the victory at the Battle of Cowpens, Lt. General Charles Earl...
Drayton, William Henry | South Carolina Public Radio
Drayton, William Henry | South Carolina Public Radio

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Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

“D” is for Drayton, William Henry [1742-1779]. Revolutionary Leader. Planter. He was educated in England. In 1769, his essay in the South Carolina Gazette, opposing the non-importation association...