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BBQ, boiled peanuts, beaches, basket weaving, pottery making, car racing, football, shag dancing, and southern hospitality.
These are just a few words that may come to mind when you think of South Carolina culture. This month, check out these state documents to learn more about the Palmetto State’s rich culture and history.
This recording is the third volume in the Considerable Grace traditional music series produced by the Folklife Resource Center at McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina. Whether at a local pickin’ parlor, church sanctuary, or town festival, folk music is a vibrant and relevant part of life for many in South Carolina. Check out this resource to listen to 15 songs recorded by South Carolina folk musicians.
Since its establishment in 1973, the South Carolina State Museum has focused on building collections related to South Carolina. From drawings to sculptures, this catalog highlights the talents of South Carolinian artists and the inspiration invoked by the state’s people and places.
The Carolina-Clemson game is truly the “Super Bowl” of football in South Carolina. This one-hour television documentary features the football teams and fans of the USC Gamecocks and Clemson Tigers in the 2007 showdown at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. What does it mean to bleed garnet and black…or orange and purple? “Carolina Stories: Just a Game” tackles this question and much more as it celebrates the history and culture of the Palmetto State’s most iconic rivalry.
The collections at McKissick Museum originated over 200 years ago. Since the founding of the University of South Carolina, there has been a focus on collecting items of cultural and historic significance to South Carolina and the American South. This book provides a brief overview of the history of the McKissick Museum and the numerous items in its art and history collections.
The South Carolina National Heritage Corridor, stretching from the port city of Charleston to the Blue Ridge Mountains, contains historic, cultural, and natural resources that tell the vibrant story of the Palmetto State. From Table Rock Mountain to the docks of McClellanville, the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor is a setting where southern history and lifestyle are alive and accessible, in all its rich variety of cultures.
Using a blend of original footage and NASCAR clips from the archives, this fast-paced story tracks the history of Darlington Raceway, narrated by true legends of the sport and some of today’s biggest names.
This webinar provides an overview of South Carolina's cultural transformation through key historical moments. While not every significant event will be covered, we'll explore pivotal periods including the Revolutionary War, Civil War, federal tariffs, both World Wars, and the post-war era through today.
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