Carolinians Honor Gen. Moultrie on Carolina Day in Charleston

Today, South Carolinians in Charleston will honor Gen. Moultrie in a ceremony at White Point Garden. This afternoon a statue of Moultrie will be unveiled at the garden. Carolina Day events will include:
7:00-7:15 AM: St. Michael’s and St. Philip’s ring bells.
11:00 AM: Gibbes Museum open for morning tour.
12:00-12:15 PM: All church bells ring.
1:30 PM: Gibbes [...]

Happy Carolina Day!

Carolina Day, June 28, commemorates the Battle of Sullivan’s Island. This particular battle was an early victory for the Americans. South Carolina, the battleground of freedom, had more Revolutionary War battles fought on its soil than any other colony. That is one reason why Carolina Day should be important to all South Carolinians.
The Battle of [...]

Historical Markers That Move

According to a Post and Courier article some historical markers may be on the move. One such marker that has moved is one about Archibald Rutledge’s birthplace. Located in McClellanville, the marker was moved by the Department of Transportation.
According to Archives and History’s web site, the Department of Transportation has the right to move markers.  [...]

Francis Marion Militia Camp Discovered

According to the Florence Morning News, “archaeological work has unconvered a potential site of a Gen. Francis Marion militia camp in the Britton’s Neck area of Marion County.” The site is located on a tract of land that the SC Department of Natural Resources owns.
Zeigler, of the History, Archaeology, and Development Committee of the Francis [...]

US House Majority Whip to Address SC General Assembly

US Rep. Jim Clyburn will address the General Assembly today. According to The State, Clyburn’s speech will focus on the State’s motto, “While I breathe, I hope.”
According to Congressman Clyburn’s website he launched his political career in 1970, but lost his race for the SC House of Representatives. Governor Jim West appointed him as an [...]

Morris Island Lighthouse

According to the Post and Courier, the Morris Island Lighthouse will finally get some needed repairs to its foundation. The Save the Light foundation has been working tirelessly to get the needed funds to restore the historic lighthouse. They were awarded $2.9 million from the Army Corps of Engineers.
To read more about this story and [...]

Charleston 1783-1786

In 1783 the capital city was finally incorporated and became Charleston instead of Charles Towne and Charlestown. During this time Back and Upcountry South Carolinians became increasingly upset at all political power resting in the Lowcountry. Also Back and Upcountry farmers would have to travel to Charleston from all across the State to pay taxes [...]

1712 Carolina - No Longer One Colony

In 1712, the colony known as Carolina ceased to exist. Backcountry settlers had been quietly governing themselves in what is known today as North Carolina. Since the capital city of Charles Towne was too far away to successfully influence the Backcountry settlers, they became independent of the city.
This was a very contentious political time in [...]

April 1670 - Charles Towne

In 1669 three ships, the Albemarle, the Port Royal, and the Carolina, sail from London with colonists on board to inhabit the colony of Carolina. In late 1669, the ships reach the island of Barbados. A hurricane strikes the island and the Albemarle is destroyed. The Port Royal and Carolina take damage, but the Carolina [...]

The State Capital

In the next few postings I’ll focus on the state capital of South Carolina. We’ll talk about the move from Charleston to Columbia and the changes Columbia has experienced over the years.