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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Supply And Demand For Cotton | Walter Edgar's Journal
Supply And Demand For Cotton | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 6

Audio

Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

With the success of cotton in South Carolina, entrepreneurs in other states looked to cash in on the success of cotton plantations. When the cotton economy and market-shares begin to decline in S.C...
A Time To Fight, Part 8 8
A Time To Fight, Part 8
Episode 8

Video

Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

The Army sent the 82nd Airborne, along with General George Patton’s armored divisions, to take the island of Sicily, off the coast of Italy. British forces also assisted the Americans in the Sicily...
A Time To Fight, Part 9 9
A Time To Fight, Part 9
Episode 9

Video

Grades: 8 9 10 11 12

The two most widely used bomber aircraft used by the U.S. in World War II were the Boeing B-17 “Flying Fortress,” and the Consolidated B-24 “Liberator.” During bombing runs, the two biggest fears...
3D VR - The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon | Let's Go!
3D VR - The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon | Let's Go!

Interactive

Grades: 4 8

Located in downtown Charleston, the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon is nationally recognized as one of our country’s most significant historical sites. Click play to view the tour on your device View...
South Carolina's Slave Codes | Walter Edgar's Journal
South Carolina's Slave Codes | Walter Edgar's Journal
Episode 4

Audio

Grades: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Dr. Watson outlines the South Carolina Slave Code, originating with the 1740 “Negro Act.” The code is the system of etiquette for slave life, and penalties for various offenses.