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The British occupation of Charleston during the Revolutionary War 1780 - 1782
The battle of Charleston - 1780 The British occupation of Charleston during the Revolutionary War was one of the most significant...


The Battle of Battery Wagner - subject of the movie "Glory"
Battery Wagner - 1863 The Battle of Battery Wagner, fought on July 18, 1863, on Morris Island, South Carolina, stands as one of the most...


The siege of Charleston - 587 days
The Siege of Charleston, South Carolina, was one of the longest and most grueling campaigns of the American Civil War. From July 1863 to...


How Susan Pringle Frost Ignited the Preservation Movement in the United States
Susan Pringle Frost was a remarkable figure who played a vital role in shaping the preservation movement in the United States. Born in...


The story of Robert Smalls
The Bold Escape of Robert Smalls In the still hours before dawn on May 13, 1862, the Confederate warship Planter sat quiet in Charleston...
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