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A native of Chester, S.C., Dr. Vivian Ayers Allen is a poet, cultural activist, and American classicist. A 1939 graduate of the historic Brainerd Institute in Chester, Dr. Ayers attended Barber-Scotia...
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Through watching videos of Dr. King's various speeches, seeing the video of the signing of the CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964/ revised 1968, reading famous quotes of Drl King, and pondering songs and...
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Help celebrate the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his efforts to peacefully bring people together, especially people of different races. After reviewing experiences in the life of this...
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Students will obtain knowledge of the Industrial Revolution up to WWII.
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Th students will compare the lives of families together in America and across the world, including typical food, clothing, shelter, and transportation. Students will look at their own families and...
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Isaac Washington, Sr. is highly regarded for his numerous contributions to South Carolina. While Washington is arguably most well-known for his illustrious career in media, he also advocated for civil...
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An overview of the archaeological excavations at Fort Frederick.
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280 years ago, the colonial government in Port Royal conceded to the settlers’ demands for a new fort for protection from a Spanish incursion. Although its original mission was short-lived, in 1863...
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Engaging the public in archaeology around South Carolina is a key mission for SCDNR and archaeologists everywhere.
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Tabby was the concrete of 18th century coastal Carolina. Making tabby is nearly a lost art, but is kept alive today by a master craftsman.