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A Colonial Trading Ship

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

10 years ago

Library in the South Carolina State House

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

10 years ago

Ann Pamela Cunningham

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

10 years ago

The Sword of South Carolina

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

10 years ago

The South Carolina Governor Mansion

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

10 years ago

Walking Cowpens Battlefield

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

10 years ago

Exploring King’s Mountain Battlefield

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

10 years ago

Camden Battlefield

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

10 years ago

Follow Us Through South Carolina!

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

10 years ago

South Carolina History Tour

Join us on our 2016 South Carolina Tour to explore the rich heritage of this state. We will travel throughout the…

10 years ago