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South Carolina

South Carolina's revolutionary and Civil War history is extensively documented by historical societies, particularly in Charleston and the Lowcountry.

Capital: Columbia Pop: 5.3 million Statehood: 1788

Historical Societies in South Carolina(1)

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South Carolina Historical Society

Founded in 1855, collecting and preserving information on South Carolina history with extensive manuscript and visual collections.

Charleston, SC Est. 1855
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