A Historic South Carolina Home

9 years ago

This picturesque house survived the siege of Charleston during the Civil war. It is surrounded by massive moss draped live…

A Colonial Trading Ship

9 years ago

The Adventure - a replica of a colonial coastal trading vessel. These little ships were the mainstay of the American…

Library in the South Carolina State House

9 years ago

This incredible library in the South Carolina State House is original to the building.

Ann Pamela Cunningham

9 years ago

This lady is who we have to thank for the existence of Mt. Vernon... In 1853 it was going to…

The Sword of South Carolina

9 years ago

This is the sword of Governor Joseph Emile Harley, the 100th governor of South Carolina. He fought in the Spanish…

The South Carolina Governor Mansion

9 years ago

When Sherman came through Columbia, he spared three homes - the Lace House, the Caldwell-Boylston House, and this officers' duplex.…

Walking Cowpens Battlefield

9 years ago

Walking the Cowpens Battlefield Trail. This was one of the Patriots' greatest victories in the war, weakening Cornwallis' army leading…

Exploring King’s Mountain Battlefield

9 years ago

At Kings Mountain, where the Over-Mountain men charged up the rocky slopes capturing an entire Tory army. 

Camden Battlefield

9 years ago

Our first stop... Camden Battlefield. The Continental Army under Horatio Gates was routed by Lord Cornwallis, due to inexperienced militia…

Follow Us Through South Carolina!

9 years ago

Through the next week, the Discerning History team will be touring historic South Carolina. We will travel throughout the state, and into…