Chicora Foundation Collection Highlight

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Did you know the South Carolina State Library maintains a detailed collection of materials from the Chicora Foundation? The online collection consists of curricula materials, reports, research contributions, and newsletters. Chicora is a Columbia, South Carolina public, non-profit heritage preservation organization founded in 1983. The Foundation's work includes archaeological and historical research throughout the Southeastern United States, public education (primarily in South Carolina), and work in conservation and preservation with museums, libraries, archives, historic organizations, and private citizens. Visit the collection on our Digital Collections site and learn more today!

 

Upcoming Event

Colonial militia reenactors in a field.

Defenders of Liberty: The Evolving Story of America’s Military

May 22, 2025, 10:00 AM

Join us for a one hour webinar exploring America's military evolution from its colonial militia roots to its modern global presence. This focused session traces the remarkable transformation of U.S. armed forces that began with citizen soldiers defending colonial settlements against Native American tribes and fighting for independence from Great Britain.