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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Rev. James Hinton | Road Trip

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University of South Carolina student, Eli Peterson, gives a brief history of the life of Rev. James Hinton and his contributions to the Waverly Community which is adjacent to historic Benedict College...
Robert A Brooks | Road Trip

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Robert A. Brooks talks about how principals and teachers influenced the civil rights movement. He explains how their involvement was greatly limited due to the threat of job loss.
No High School | Road Trip

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T.L. Scott, the former Chief of Santee Indian Organization, talks about not being allowed to go to high school after the eighth grade.
Ferdinand Pearson on School Conditions | Road Trip

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Ferdinand Pearson talks about the school conditions for black children in Clarendon County. Starting at the age of six, he had to walk to a school which was located over four miles away from his home.
Walter Key Jr | Road Trip

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Walter Key, Jr. talks about the contributions of principals and teachers to the civil rights movement.
Major Thomas Dry Howie | S.C. Hall of Fame

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This is the story of Major Thomas Dry Howie from Abbeville, South Carolina, who survived the assault on Omaha Beach on D-Day during World War II only to be killed as he liberated the French town of...
Clarendon Today | Road Trip

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Leola Parks, the executive assistant to the Superintendent for Clarendon County, and others talk about what should be done to improve the school system for everyone. I'm Building A Bridge, L. A...
William Henry Drayton | S.C. Hall of Fame

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Born in Charleston, South Carolina, William Henry Drayton (1742-1779) was a planter, lawyer, and politician during the Revolutionary War. He is credited with co-designing with Arthur Middleton the...
Ferdinand Pearson | Road Trip

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Ferdinand Pearson the son of South Carolina civil rights pioneer, Levi Pearson, talks about the court case that his father brought against the Clarendon County School Board. The court case asked for...
Harrison Goodwin | Road Trip

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Minister Harrison Goodwin, a former student at Schofield Middle School, talks about his experience during the civil rights movement.