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Updates on the events, exhibits, archives and staff of the South Carolina Historical Society.

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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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 …

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April, 1839: Robert Smalls is Born in Beaufort, South Carolina

On April 5, 1839, Robert Smalls, Civil War hero, businessman, and political figure, was born in Beaufort, South Carolina. He …

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A 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 …

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