history

“M” is for Moxon, Barbara Wischan (1921-2011). Political activist.

“M” is for Moxon, Barbara Wischan (1921-2011). Political activist.

“G” is for Guerard, Benjamin (died 1788). Governor.

“G” is for Guerard, Benjamin (died 1788). Governor.

“C” is for Congaree River. At the fall line in Columbia the Broad and Saluda Rivers form the Congaree River.

“C” is for Congaree River. At the fall line in Columbia the Broad and Saluda Rivers form the Congaree River.

Mark and Virginia Pulver of Greenwood, S.C., have been together for over 50 years. During that time, their military and humanitarian work has taken them around the world. They recently sat down to discuss some of their adventures and the occasional cultural differences they would encounter, including at mealtime.

“C” is for Compromise of 1808. Under the constitutions of 1778 and 1790, the House of Representatives was apportioned to benefit the lowcountry while the majority of the voting (White) population lived in the upcountry.

“C” is for Compromise of 1808. Under the constitutions of 1778 and 1790, the House of Representatives was apportioned to benefit the lowcountry while the majority of the voting (White) population lived in the upcountry.

“C” is for Commons House of Assembly (1670 to 1776). The dominant political institution in colonial South Carolina was the Commons House of Assembly.