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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SC State House, Part 2 2
SC State House, Part 2
Episode 2

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

The construction of the State House was begun in 1855 and continued through February 17, 1865. It is South Carolina's third State House. The first one was built in the mid-18th century in Charleston...
Shores & Sea Creatures | Project Discovery Revisited
Shores & Sea Creatures | Project Discovery Revisited

Video

Grades: 3 4 5

The southeastern coast of the United States is dotted with many barrier islands -- long narrow strips of land that protect the salt marsh behind them and the land itself. In South Carolina, one of...
The Waccamaw Indian People | Between the Waters
The Waccamaw Indian People | Between the Waters

Video

Grades: 3 4 5 6 7 8

The Native American presence at Hobcaw Barony is apparent in the property’s very name, said to be a Native American word meaning “between the waters.” Physical evidence is readily seen in the shell...
The Early History of Hobcaw | Between the Waters
The Early History of Hobcaw | Between the Waters

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

Hobcaw Barony, known to Native Americans as “Between the Waters,” has a rich past. Although Hobcaw is best known for the Baruch family and their many wealthy and well-known visitors, the 20th century...
A Segregated Military | Palmetto Scene
A Segregated Military | Palmetto Scene

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Grades: 3 4 5

B.S. Plair of Rock Hill, South Carolina, served for the Montford Point Marines in 1945, until he was honorably discharged in 1946. The Montford Point Marines were based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina...
General Daniel Morgan | Cowpens
General Daniel Morgan | Cowpens
Episode 2

Photo

Grades: 4 8

General Nathaniel Greene sent a portion of his men under General Daniel Morgan to fight the British in western South Carolina. In response, Lt. General Charles Earl Cornwallis sent Lt. Colonel...
General Nathanael Greene | Cowpens
General Nathanael Greene | Cowpens
Episode 1

Photo

Grades: 4 8

In the fall of 1780, George Washington appointed General Nathanael Greene to command the Continental army in the South. From North Carolina, Greene sent a portion of his men under General Daniel...
Charles Pinckney Bio | Forgotten Founder
Charles Pinckney Bio | Forgotten Founder
Episode 17

Document

Grades: 3 4 5

Charles Pinckney is one of the oldest and most historically distinguished names in South Carolina. Having arrived in America in 1692 Thomas Pinckney (Charles Pinckney's great grandfather) was a...