SC250 – October Feature

South Carolina’s history is shaped by the many people, communities, traditions, places, and experiences that have contributed to the state over time. As part of the SC250 commemoration, the South Carolina State Library is highlighting resources that explore South Carolina’s cultural history and heritage.

Explore books and other materials from the State Library’s collections to learn more about the people, traditions, stories, and communities that have helped shape South Carolina. From the Revolutionary era to the present, these resources offer an opportunity to discover the many facets of our state’s history and culture.

Items in the lobby display case.

 

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Columbia, SC 29201

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Upcoming Event

Cover's of Tally Johnson books.

Revolutionary Ghosts with Author and Storyteller, Tally Johnson

October 29, 2026, 6:00 PM

Please join us for our next Speaker at the Center talk with award-winning storyteller, author, and folklorist Tally Johnson, who will tell ghost stories from the Revolutionary War period, covering South Carolina from the mountains to the sea. You will learn some of the hidden history of the Revolution via the rich ghostlore of South Carolina, where the Revolution was won.

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