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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When Rice Was King: Intro 1
When Rice Was King: Intro
Episode 1

Video

Grades: 8

Before the American Revolution, the 300 mile coast line of South Carolina was known as the "Kingdom of Rice." Charleston was considered the richest city in Colonial America.
When Rice Was King (5): African Origins Of Rice 5
When Rice Was King (5): African Origins Of Rice
Episode 5

Video

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

"Saltwater Slaves" brought over from Africa, became highly sought-after, since many of them already had experience growing rice before being brought over to the "New World."
Return To Normandy | South Carolinians In WW II 1
Return To Normandy | South Carolinians In WW II
Episode 1

Video

Grades: 5 8 9 10 11 12

To commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion of Normandy, many veterans make the journey to France to remember the battle that took place. For the remaining veterans still alive, this...
A New Front, Part 8 8
A New Front, Part 8
Episode 8

Video

Grades: 8 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

After the victory in Italy, the next large-scale campaign would be “Operation Overlord”: a massive allied mobilization by the Americans and the British, to drive the Germans out of France. American...
A New Front, Part 9 9
A New Front, Part 9
Episode 9

Video

Grades: 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

B-24 gunner Lou Fowler's story continues.
A New Front, Part 6 6
A New Front, Part 6
Episode 6

Video

Grades: 9 10 11 12 Higher Education

With the majority of men off fighting the war overseas, women on the home-front had to step up to take on jobs that men would usually do. Most war machines and weapons, such as tanks, airplanes, and...
A New Front, Part 5 5
A New Front, Part 5
Episode 5

Video

Grades: 3 4 5

Also known as the Battle of Anzio, Operation Shingle was an allied amphibious campaign, under command of Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark, and Major General John P. Lucas. S.C. veterans remember the...