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Robin Hood of his day: Berkeley Co. historian reflects on Francis Marion
1+ hour, 25+ min ago (473+ words) Historian Keith Gourdin treated Mount Pleasant Rotarians to a healthy serving of the life and times of Francis Marion. Known for his leadership in fighting the British in the Revolutionary War, Brigadier General Francis Marion has become more myth than…...
From Revolution to local roots: The Florence County Library offers a look into the past
14+ hour, 40+ min ago (460+ words) A bust of local legend General Francis Marion greets visitors at the entrance of the SC Room. FLORENCE — For visitors wanting to step a little closer to America’s Revolutionary War history, the Florence County Library is offering a look at…...
Commentary: The general who would not be king
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (306+ words) In March 1783, Continental Army officers at Newburgh, New York, unpaid for months, began circulating a letter. Some wanted to march on Congress, or install George Washington as a military ruler, to force payment. When Washington learned of a meeting being…...
Before Four Seasons breaks ground, archeologists uncover hidden part of Charleston’s past
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (1386+ words) Eric Poplin, senior archeologist at Brockington, describes the dig and process of revealing an anomaly on the property that was likely part of an early sewer system, Tuesday, July 28, 2026, in Charleston. CHARLESTON — Before construction begins on South Carolina’s first Four…...
ARTS AND HUMANITIES: Revolutionary war heroine had South Carolina connections
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (206+ words) The Nancy Hart Log Cabin and Historic Park is located about 12 miles south of Elberton, Georgia. In keeping with this year's celebrations of the nation's founding 250 years ago, here is a lookback to a topic that I first covered a…...
Guest column: Hamburg Massacre led some African Americans to leave Edgefield for Salley
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (343+ words) Post and Courier Hamburg was the site of an 1876 massacre that left eight dead. The riot was part of the violence preceding that year's election. Salley author Dr. Walter Curry Jr. has gained prominent acclaim for his continuing research of…...
Charleston committee blesses demo of Ashley Hall building
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (941+ words) An old wooden structure stands in the corner of Ashley Hall’s parking lot, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Charleston. It may be part of Dash Hall, a former historic Black dance hall. CHARLESTON — A crumbling old building that may be a portion…...
Commentary: The Huguenot Society of SC preserves more than its own history
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (377+ words) The arrival of copies of the Declaration of Independence on Aug.2, 1776, was one of the most exciting and important events in Charleston at the onset of the Revolutionary War. As the article on the front page of the Aug. 2 Post…...
Errors on historical marker in Beaufort County set historian on a path to correct the record
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (1044+ words) PARRIS ISLAND — When Chris Allen moved to Beaufort, he quickly came to a realization. “You can study the Civil War for nine years and still be considered an amateur. If you know three paragraphs about the 16th century, you’re considered an…...
Was this shed a part of a historic Charleston dance hall? Ashley Hall calls for its demolition
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (1725+ words) A sign for Ashley Hall is buried beneath rubble inside an old structure in the school’s parking lot, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Charleston. The building may be connected to Dash Hall, an old historic Black dance hall. Russell Rosen (left), a…...