Historic Plantations of Charleston, SC
October 17, 2017
Charleston, SC is home to some of America’s most finely guarded historic monuments, preserved and protected so as to tell their story to future generations. Charleston was established as a prominent trade center for a type of cotton called indigo, as well as for rice, which allowed Charleston, SC to...
The Colonial Period of Charleston, 1670-1776: Cultural Center
July 9, 2017
Charleston, settled in 1670, was the capital of the Carolinas and the Southernmost English settlement at the time. It grew by leaps and bounds and by the turn of the 18th century, it had become one of the largest cities in the colonies. A major port with a booming trade...
Charleston and the American Revolution, 1776-1785: The Swamp Fox
July 7, 2017
From 1781-1782, Charles Towne was under siege by British forces. It was the second time the British had attacked the city, as their first attempt had failed miserably several years before. Charles Towne was the capitol of South Carolina and the center of commerce for the state, and represented a...
Charleston and the American Revolution, 1776-1785: Fort Moultrie
July 6, 2017
From the moment they declared secession from the Crown on the steps of the Exchange, Charles Towne was a major player in the struggle for American Independence. Charles Towne was twice the target of British attacks during the American Revolution, and both times the British wrongly assumed a large base...
Charleston and the American Revolution, 1776-1785: Secession from the British Empire
July 5, 2017
As the French and Indian War came to a close, Charles Towne was a prosperous and vibrant city. The backcountry was being quickly settled and trade in rice and indigo was expanding. In a letter to Benjamin Franklin in September of 1768, Peter Timothy wrote, "I do not suppose there...
The Colonial Period of Charleston, 1670-1776: Founding and Early Years
July 4, 2017
In 1663, the newly restored-to-the-throne King Charles II granted the Carolina territory to eight of his loyal friends, known as the Lords Proprietors. After seven years of planning, the Lords were finally able to arrange for settlement of the territory. They began with the intended capital of the Carolinas, with...
Outline of Charleston History in 6 Parts
July 4, 2017
History of the Holy City Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the oldest and most beautiful cities in the United States. With its stunning skyline of church steeples and long history of religious tolerance, Charleston is often referred to as “The Holy City”. Charleston was settled in 1670 as Charles...
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