S.C. History

South Carolina's historical events, people and places. Content has been curated to meet South Carolina Social Studies Standards.
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Charleston Forts, Part 7 7
Charleston Forts, Part 7
Episode 7

Video

Grades: 4 8

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

Video

Grades: 4 8

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
Burning of Columbia | Palmetto Heritage

Video

Grades: 4 8

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 1
Charleston Forts, Part 1
Episode 1

Video

Grades: 4 8

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 2
Charleston Forts, Part 2
Episode 2

Video

Grades: 4 8

The story of the three forts continues with this segment on Fort Johnson and Fort Sumter.
SC State House, Part 4 4
SC State House, Part 4
Episode 4

Video

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

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...
Charleston Forts, Part 3 3
Charleston Forts, Part 3
Episode 3

Video

Grades: 4 8

Q & A on the three forts being featured in this episode of Project Discovery. .
Charleston Forts, Part 6 6
Charleston Forts, Part 6
Episode 6

Video

Grades: 4 8

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 3 3
SC State House, Part 3
Episode 3

Video

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

Architect Joe Rogers discusses renovations needed to bring the South Carolina State House up to current building standards for the safety of occupants, work that was needed on the foundation, and...