September, 1739: John Rutledge is born to 15-year-old Sarah Hext Rutledge
Most of us know John Rutledge as a founding father of South Carolina. He served in the First and Second …
Continue ReadingA Guidebook to South Carolina Historical Markers: Interview with the Authors
A Guidebook to South Carolina Historical Markers is both a handy reference to the Palmetto State’s 1,700 roadside markers and …
Continue ReadingAugust, 1775: Thomas Jeremiah is Sent to the Gallows
On the eve of the American Revolution, a free black, Thomas Jeremiah, was brought to the gallows at the green …
Continue ReadingJuly, 1669: First Draft of the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina is Completed
The South Carolina Encyclopedia describes the Fundamental Constitutions of Carolina as “part constitution and part promotional tract.” Although the first …
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