SC History

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Mary, Soldier Tom and other family at Thomas Sumter’s house when the British arrive in May 1780:

A cursory review of “Thomas Sumter” by Anne King Gregory and “African-American Patriots in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution” by Bobby G. Ross and Michael C Scoggins reveals some interesting facts about the home of one of the heroes of the War of Independence in South Carolina. Thomas Sumter, also known as the

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Podcast: Fort Ninety Six, the Last Battle and the Aftermath with Rick Morris

Historyman presents the fourth in a series of episodes on Fort Ninety Six, SC.  Rick Morris relates the last battle at the fort where Nathaniel Greene, Andrew Pickens, Light Horse Harry Lee and others converge on Ninety Six to confront the British garrison.  Siege warfare, Mayhem towers, cannon, tunnels and hand to hand fighting mark

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Sunrise over a misty lake, silhouetted tree branches, and a pole with the sun resting atop it.

Podcast: Fort Galphin with J Bobo

Historyman presents J Bobo and the history surrounding Fort Galphin. Located on the Savannah river during the American Revolution, Fort Galphin was a trading center and an information hub for the back country areas on the dividing line between Georgia and South Carolina. Here we find evidence of assisination attempts, bounties and sieges as the War of Independence is waged. Freedom Reigns at EKBarnes.com

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