American Revolution-SC

“S” is for South Carolina. Warship. During the Revolutionary War, patriot leaders of South Carolina worried about threats from the sea. Local officials dealt with this problem by creating a state navy--the most famous component of which was the frigate South Carolina.

“S” is for South Carolina. Warship. During the Revolutionary War, patriot leaders of South Carolina worried about threats from the sea. Local officials dealt with this problem by creating a state navy--the most famous component of which was the frigate South Carolina.

“R” is for Rutledge, John (ca.1739-1800). Lawyer, jurist, governor.

“R” is for Rutledge, John (ca.1739-1800). Lawyer, jurist, governor.

“P” is for Port Royal, Battle of (November 7, 1861). The Battle of Port Royal culminated an amphibious operation designed to establish a United States military depot on the islands on the southeastern coast to carry out land and sea operations against the Confederacy.

“P” is for Port Royal, Battle of (November 7, 1861). The Battle of Port Royal culminated an amphibious operation designed to establish a United States military depot on the islands on the southeastern coast to carry out land and sea operations against the Confederacy.

“M” is for Moultrie flag. "This was the first American flag which was displayed in South Carolina.”

“M” is for Moultrie flag. "This was the first American flag which was displayed in South Carolina.”

“M” is for Moultrie, William (1730-1805). Soldier, governor.

“M” is for Moultrie, William (1730-1805). Soldier, governor.