Colonial America

“S” is for Smith, Benjamin (1717-1770). Merchant, politician, planter.

“S” is for Smith, Benjamin (1717-1770). Merchant, politician, planter.

This week we’ll be talking with Dr. Kathleen DuVal about native Americans in Colonial South Carolina.Long before the colonization of North America, Indigenous Americans built diverse civilizations and adapted to a changing world in ways that reverberated globally. And, as Kathleen will tell us, North American civilization did not come to a halt because of a few wandering explorers, even when the strangers came well-armed.Much of our discussion today is based on Kathleen DuVal’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book Native Nations: A Millennium in North America.

“L” is for Ludwell, Phillip (1638-1723). Governor.

“L” is for Ludwell, Phillip (1638-1723). Governor.

“P” is for Pompion Hill Chapel (Berkeley County). Built in 1763, Pompion Hill Chapel is among the finest remaining examples of the Anglican parish churches of the lowcountry.

“P” is for Pompion Hill Chapel (Berkeley County). Built in 1763, Pompion Hill Chapel is among the finest remaining examples of the Anglican parish churches of the lowcountry.

“M” is for Moore, James, Sr. (ca.1650-1706. Governor.

“M” is for Moore, James, Sr. (ca.1650-1706. Governor.

“M” is for Moore, James, Jr. (ca.1682-1774). Governor.