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April, 1780: A British Victory at Monck’s Corner Cuts off Charleston

In the winter of 1779, the British decided to expand their presence in the South with a third attempt to …

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February, 1783: Enslaved Revolutionary War spy freed along with his wife and child

The American Revolution presented enslaved people an opportunity to gain their freedom if they joined the British forces or spied …

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January, 1766: The German Friendly Society was established

On January 15, 1766, Michael Kalteisen held a meeting in his home in Charleston with Daniel Strobel and fourteen other …

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Dec., 1762: Early Conflict between Governor and Legislature Foreshadows Revolution

On December 16, 1762, the South Carolina legislature resolved to do no further business with the governor until he recognized …

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