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"A" is for Allen, Gilbert Bruce [b. 1951]. Poet, fiction writer, educator. A native New Yorker, Allen moved to South Carolina in 1977—becoming an English…

“H” is for Holmes, Francis Simmons [1815-1882]. Paleontologist, museum curator. A skilled farmer, Holmes won a prize for his agricultural experiments and,…

“B” is for Baldwin, William Plews, III [born 1944]. Novelist. Born in McClellandville, Baldwin was reared in the Carolina lowcountry. He is a “would-be”…

“E” is for Earley, Charity Edna Adams [1918-2002], army officer. Earley grew up in Columbia where she was valedictorian of her class at Booker T.…

“M” is for Mepkin Abbey [Berkeley County]. Located on the Cooper River, Mepkin Abbey has a diverse history. In the 18th century, the property served as…

“S” is for Simkins, Modjeska Monteith [1899-1992] Educator, civil rights organizer, community activist. Simkins’s inspiration to become an advocate for…

“C” is for Chisolm, Julian John [1830-1903]. Physician. After graduating from the Medical College of South Carolina, Chisolm opened a practice in…

"M" is for McTyeire, Holland Nimmons [1824-1889]. Clergyman. Educated at Cokesbury Institute and Randolph-Macon College, McTyeire was ordained in 1848 and…

“C” is for Christensen, Abbie Mandana Holmes [1852-1938]. Folklorist, educator, suffragist. A native of Massachusetts, Christensen moved to Beaufort with…

"D" is for Daise, Ron [b. 1956] and Natalie Daise [b. 1960]. Educators and entertainers. Well known for bringing Gullah culture to national and…