Collection Highlight: SC Historical Books Collection

Cover image of An address delivered in the Indigo Hall, Georgetown, South Carolina, on the fourth day of May, 1860, the 105th anniversary of the Winyaw Indigo Society

Did you know the South Carolina State Library has a digitized Historical Books Collection? This collection provides access to digitized copies of selected books from the collection of the South Carolina State Library that are in the public domain or with author permission. One of the items you'll find in this collection is An address delivered in the Indigo Hall, Georgetown, South Carolina, on the fourth day of May, 1860, the 105th anniversary of the Winyaw Indigo Society. This pamphlet presents the text of the address given by Plowden C.J. Weston on May 4, 1860 to the Winyaw Indigo Society on their 105th anniversary. You can find this and many more unique and historical digitized books in our SC Historical Books Collection.

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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.