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The date of June 14th is the birthday of the United States Army! Founded on this day in 1775, the US Army’s origins are traced back to the old Continental Army, which was formed to fight against the...
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The first fort on Sullivan's Island, constructed of palmetto logs and sand, was still incomplete when Commodore Sir Peter Parker of the Royal Navy and nine British men-of-war attacked it on June 28...
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The first fort on Sullivan's Island, constructed of palmetto logs and sand, was still incomplete when Commodore Sir Peter Parker of the Royal Navy and nine British men-of-war attacked it on June 28...
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Butler, Nic. "The Story of Carolina Day." Charleston County Public Library. https://www.ccpl.org/charleston-time-machine/story-carolina-day. Accessed 25 September 2020. Edgar, Walter. South Carolina...
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This photo gallery contains the following: The original Moultrie Flag - The precursor to the S.C. State Flag. Map of Fort Sullivan as it appeared on June 28, 1776 Map of Charleston Harbor during the...
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Are you a South Carolinian looking for another reason to fire up the grill and celebrate in the month of June? This episode of History in a Nutshell explores the S.C. centric holiday known as...
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This lesson is designed to complement student understanding of the American Revolution. The lesson is designed to be completed by 11th Grade US History students, yet should be able to be utilized...
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“D” is for Drayton, William Henry [1742-1779]. Revolutionary Leader. Planter. He was educated in England. In 1769, his essay in the South Carolina Gazette, opposing the non-importation association...
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Students will demonstrate their understanding of four historical, South Carolina figures and how their roles during the Revolution contributed to Charleston history, as well as make a connection...
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Glimpse how a continental soldier in the American Revolution might view his life during America's first civil war. Based on the personal diaries of a real continental soldier, Joseph Plumb Martin, the...