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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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November, 1775: The First Battle of Ninety Six
In 1775, Ninety Six was a recently established courthouse town in the South Carolina backcountry. The question of independence and …
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October, 1765: A Masked Mob Searches Henry Laurens’ House
Under the guidance of Lord Grenville, the British Parliament passed the Stamp Act in March 1765. This was the first …
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