July, 1746: Thomas Heyward, Jr. is Born
Thomas Heyward, Jr. was an active leader in South Carolina during the American Revolution. Born at his father’s plantation in …
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 ReadingJune, 1737: A Revolutionary Heroine is Born
Rebecca Brewton was born at her father’s plantation on the Santee River on June 15, 1737. Her father, Robert, was …
Continue ReadingSeptember, 1895: Frances Gibbes enrolls at the University of South Carolina
In 1893, the state legislature approved a bill requiring South Carolina College, now the University of South Carolina, to admit women. On …
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