S.C., ColumbiaSouth Carolina’s Maritime History, the newest event organized by the South Carolina Archives and History Foundation (SCAHF), will take place at the SC History Center in Columbia on Saturday, February 1, 2025. The rich nautical history of South Carolina includes pirates, trade, battle, and adventure. To be informed and entertained by a panel of knowledgeable speakers addressing South Carolina’s maritime history, register today. To register and view the event brochure, go to https://scarchivesandhistoryfoundation.org/category/news-events/. Pre-registration is strongly advised. The cost of registration includes lunch.
Among the presentations are Pirates, Planters, and Proprietors: The Early South Carolina Economy,The Royal Navy in colonial-era South Carolina, Joe Long, South Carolina State Museum, Dr. Nic Butler, Charleston County Library, James Spirek, USC, State Underwater Archaeologist, Andrew Johnson, PhD, SC Department of Archives & History, Palmetto Privateers of 1812, and more. The show starts at 9:30 AM and ends at 3:30 PM. There is plenty of free parking at the SC History Center, which is situated at 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223. Visit the Know Your State and Make It Known: The South Carolina Historical Marker Program exhibit at the SC Department of Archives & History while you’re there.
The rich maritime history of South Carolina is sometimes disregarded. This is a rare chance to interact with passionate lecturers and discover more about pirates, privateers, and much more. Dr. Fritz Hamer, the chair of the Foundation, expressed gratitude for the chance to collaborate with the SCDAH in presenting this program.
Concerning the Archives and History Foundation of South Carolina: Supporting the services and initiatives of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History, which maintains the Palmetto State’s cultural heritage and public records, is the goal. Since 1993, the Foundation has worked to increase donations and public understanding of the agency’s objectives. The Foundation’s most noteworthy project was the successful capital campaign it ran to assist in financing the building of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History’s (SCDAH) headquarters, the South Carolina Archives and History Center.
About the Department of Archives and History in South Carolina:The SC Commission of Archives and History is in charge of overseeing the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Its goal is to protect and promote Palmetto State’s cultural and documentary legacy. With more than 325 years of South Carolina history, the department’s state archive collections are among the most extensive in the country.
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