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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Nathanael Greene | History of SC Slide Collection
Nathanael Greene | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 63

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Nathanael Greene (1742-1786) was raised in New England in a Quaker family, but helped organize local Rhode Island militia when the revolution approached, and in 1775 was appointed the commander of a...
James Glen | History of SC Slide Collection
James Glen | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 62

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James Glen (1701-1777) served as one of South Carolina's most effective colonial governors. Born in Scotland, appointed governor in 1738, he arrived in the colony in 1743 and served until 1756, longer...
Perry D. Gilreath | History of SC Slide Collection
Perry D. Gilreath | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 61

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Perry D. Gilreath was elected Sheriff of Greenville County in 1877, a position he held until his retirement in 1900. He was particularly noted, in an era when many South Carolina politicians were...
William Gibbes | History of SC Slide Collection
William Gibbes | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 59

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William Gibbes (1722-1789) owned extensive properties in several parishes in Colleton County, and was a ship owner and merchant. He was one of three developers who filled in the tip of land on the...
Christopher Gadsden | History of SC Slide Collection
Christopher Gadsden | History of SC Slide Collection
Episode 58

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Christopher Gadsden (1724-1805) was an early radical voice in Charleston for colonial union against the authority of Parliament. Born in Charleston, by 1761 he had amassed a considerable fortune in...
What is Real Southern Cooking?
Episode 9

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Ted and Matt Lee begin the debate with their opening remarks. John T. Edge continues the debate with his opening comments.
What is Real Southern Cooking?
Episode 10

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The discussion continues with recollections of favorite meals for holidays and other times of the year, and of course, the conversation eventually turns to barbecue!
What is Real Southern Cooking?
Episode 11

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The final segment provides a discussion of the merits of lard, as opposed to vegetable oil, of gazpacho and gaspachi, of new directions for food, of documenting, cataloging, and preserving foods...
Edisto Beach State Park | Destination: SC Parks

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Edisto Beach State Park has some of the tallest palmetto trees in the state. The park is a 1255-acre park, with a mile and a half of beach. It was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) and...