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South Carolina's historical events, people and places. Content has been curated to meet South Carolina Social Studies Standards.
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The First South Carolinians | Periscope
The First South Carolinians | Periscope
Episode 1

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Recently, Native American history in South Carolina has been in the national spotlight. At an archaelogical dig in Allendale, archaeolists found artifacts -- sharpened stone blades, hammer heads, and...
Chapter 1: The Early Cherokee | Periscope
Chapter 1: The Early Cherokee | Periscope
Episode 2

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The group of Native Americans known as the Cherokee have lived in the southeastern United States for thousands of years. Their population at one time numbered over 20,000 people. Before the 1800s...
About Between the Waters

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Between the Waters is a production of South Carolina ETV and is funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities and Humanities South Carolina. The first project about Hobcaw Barony produced by...
The Grand Entry | Periscope
The Grand Entry | Periscope
Episode 2

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The Grand Entry At the beginning of a powwow, there is a "Grand Entry." During the Grand Entry, everyone rises to their feet as an elder leads a parade of dancers into a round arena. Participants hold...
Middleton Place

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Clemson Extension Agent and Host of Making It Grow Amanda McNulty travels to Middleton Place near Charleston, SC and talks with their Artisan Blacksmith.
Middleton Place

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Clemson Extension Agent and Host of Making It Grow Amanda McNulty travels to Middleton Place near Charleston, SC and talks with their Artisan Cooper.
John C. Calhoun | Palmetto Special

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"The Palmetto Special" goes to John C. Calhoun's old homeplace, Fort Hill on the Clemson campus. Four students, who also appear in the dramatic portion, tour the mansion and grounds. The conclusion of...
Middleton Place

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Clemson Extension Agent and Host of Making It Grow Amanda McNulty travels to Middleton Place near Charleston, SC and talks with their Artisan Potter.
Middleton Place

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Clemson Extension Agent and Host of Making It Grow Amanda McNulty travels to Middleton Place near Charleston, SC and talks with their Artisan Seamstress.
Stone Tool Found at Allendale, SC Dig
Stone Tool Found at Allendale, SC Dig

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Pictured above is a stone tool found at the Allendale dig in South Carolina. It is believed the tool is 12,000 to 18,000 years old. It is believed that over 12,000 years ago, the first Native people...