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Kings Mountain Battle
The battle of Kings Mountain, fought October 7th, 1780, was an important American victory during the Revolutionary War. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn of the tide of success."

Cowpens National Battlefield
The Battle of Cowpens, January 17, 1781, took place in the latter part of the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary War. It became known as the turning point of the war in the South.

Ninety Six National Historic Site
"Ninety Six National Historic Site is an area of unique historical and archeological significance. The unusual name was given by Charleston traders in the early 1700's because they thought it was the estimated remaining number of miles from here to the Cherokee village of Keowee in the upper South Carolina foothills. Ninety Six proved to be a strategic location in the Revolutionary War.The first land battle south of New England was fought here in 1775."

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Charles Pinckney was a principal author and signer of the United States Constitution and went on to be a political leader in South Carolina for over 40 years. Pickney did not just participate in discussions. He submitted his own draft of the Constitution. Unfortunately, that original has been lost, but through study of other documents, scholars today attribute approximately 28 clauses to Pinckney.

Fort Sumter: The Civil War Begins
Nearly a century of discord between North and South finally exploded in April 1861 with the bombardment of Fort Sumter. From Smithsonian magazine.

Fort Sumter
Includes an animated map and links to more articles about Charleston Harbor. From American Battlefield Trust.

Lowcountry Digital History Initiative
This site features 30 digital exhibits exploring the history of the Charleston and Lowcountry area using articles and photographs.

The Declaration of Causes of the Seceding States
The declarations of secession for Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia (primary sources)

The 50 States - South Carolina
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on South Carolina

Mr. Donn.org - South Carolina
Collection of South Carolina resources from Mr. Donn, who offers one of the largest collections of social studies resources available.

South Carolina Primary Sources (Library of Congress)
Selected Library of Congress primary sources with a Teacher's Guide

50 States.com - South Carolina
Facts & Trivia about South Carolina

RoadsideAmerica.com - South Carolina
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in South Carolina

Awesome America - South Carolina
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about South Carolina.