Civil War: A State Divided by Conflict. After the Revolution, South Carolina remained a key state in the growing United States, but the legacy of slavery continued to shape its society and politics.

“These remains were brought from the battle field of Olustee,” reads the message by Niels Christensen, a Civil War veteran who took charge of Beaufort’s cemetery operations in 1870, six ...

Confederate Memorial Day is observed in South Carolina, as well as a few other states. The holiday commemorates Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. Observances include battle re ...

Confederate Memorial Day is observed in South Carolina, as well as a few other states. The holiday commemorates Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. Observances include battle re ...