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How do you like to spend your free time and let your creativity flow? Maybe you like to fish in one of South Carolina’s beautiful rivers or lakes, or maybe you prefer to create gifts using a needle and thread.
Learn about some of South Carolina’s favorite pastimes and how the uniqueness of South Carolina’s history, culture, and natural environment shine.
Published in 1978, Carolina’s Hunting Heritage is a collection of the best articles about hunting in South Carolina that appeared in the bi-monthly magazine South Carolina Wildlife over the previous five years. This book is a treasure trove of original South Carolina stories and stunning visuals – a classic for the outdoorsman.
South Carolina has a rich textile heritage, and our museums preserve outstanding collections. This portfolio contains nine postcards from an exhibit held at the South Carolina State Museum around 1994, highlighting the beauty, history, and warmth of the Palmetto State’s quilting tradition.
Traditional music in South Carolina embodies both the sacred and the secular, attracting eager audiences across all age groups and demographics. Heard at Every Turn is intended to provide you with the historical context for the music we have come to identify as “traditional.” This music is not fleeting or a passing trend. It is music that has stood the test of time and remains relevant to the communities where it thrives.
The South Carolina Hunting & Fishing regulation guide is your go-to for up-to-date hunting and fishing regulations from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. This guide was also a winner of the South Carolina Notable State Documents Award, the State Library’s annual award given to exemplary publications produced by South Carolina state agencies, departments, and public colleges and universities.
Sewing tasks can be performed in different ways, and what seems easiest for someone else may not be for you. Explore this leaflet from the Clemson Cooperative Extension Service, and learn about the best sewing shortcuts.
In South Carolina, the equine industry has a long history, as the Palmetto State attracts horse owners and enthusiasts largely because of its climate and soil conditions that support year-round horse activities, as well as the land availability found mainly in its rural areas. South Carolina is known for racehorse training, polo, fox hunting, showing, and trail riding.
Before 1868, when the courts of law and equity merged, South Carolina's judicial system included three courts of law-the Court of Common Pleas, the Court of General Sessions, and the County and Intermediate Court—as well as the Court of Equity and the Probate Court. This publication outlines the background of each of these five courts and lists the colonial, early state, and antebellum court records held by the State Archives.
Wreaths have been a popular decoration since the ancient Greeks honored their heroes with laurel crowns. More recently, we’ve adopted the wreath as a traditional symbol of welcome during the holidays, and now wreaths are displayed more throughout the year. Learn how to make your own wreath at home with this booklet from Clemson Cooperative Extension Service.
A Compass to Guide is intended to provide historical context for furniture making in South Carolina, while celebrating and showcasing the amazing work of contemporary furniture makers throughout the Palmetto State. Collectively, these modern furniture makers represent a tradition that has stood the test of time and remains relevant in the cultural landscape today.
This brochure serves as a quick guide to water birds, such as ducks and geese, and provides safe hunting procedures in South Carolina. It also includes a checklist of everything needed to hunt water birds in the Palmetto State.
Douglass Day is an annual program that marks the birth of Frederick Douglass. Each year, thousands of people gather to help create new & freely available resources for learning about Black history. Join the South Carolina State Library at the South Carolina State Museum's fourth annual celebration.
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