Plantations of South Carolina
A complete guide to SC’s historic plantations — which are open to visit, their history, and the stories of the enslaved people who built them.
South Carolina Festivals: A Year-Round Guide
Every major festival in South Carolina by month — music, food, art, heritage, and outdoor events from January through December.
Pirates of South Carolina
The true history of piracy in South Carolina. Blackbeard’s blockade of Charleston, the Gentleman Pirate Stede Bonnet, Anne Bonny, and the pirate trials of 1718.
Infamous Women of South Carolina
The women who shaped South Carolina’s story — from pirate Anne Bonny to abolitionist Angelina Grimke to civil rights activist Septima Clark.
Infamous Men of South Carolina
The men who shaped South Carolina for better and worse — from Francis Marion to Robert Smalls to Strom Thurmond.
South Carolina History: A Timeline
The complete story of South Carolina from Native American civilizations to the present — key events, turning points, and the people who shaped the state.