Publishers, Shops  &  Historic Organizations

A great resource for local/regional histories and a  place I recommend for authors looking to publish in this field.

History Press

Joggling Board Press is another Charleston based publisher that produces high-quality photographic books, non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and cutting-edge literature.  Earlier this year I accepted post as an Acquisitions Editor for their non-fiction and historic fiction division.  Another place I highly recommend for authors looking for a home!

Joggling Board Press

Site devoted to the records of African Americans families in SC, GA, and Fl

Lowcountry Africana

A great library resource-

Charleston Library Society

 For all things related to the history of the Palmetto State-
 South Carolina Historical Society

Myspace page for -
Charleston Curiosities

For hands down the best resource on the American Revolution in SC and in the south.

Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution
 
A great page for the history of Goose Creek South Carolina

The Goose Creek Page

Organization that does so much to keep Charleston's old buildings intact

Preservation Society of Charleston

Group in FL devoted to preserving history and preservation of site associated with the Seminole Wars.

Seminole Wars Foundation

Formerly Charleston County Library Special Collections, now the Charleston Archive.  They are hosting some great programs-

Charleston History Advocate

A fantastic collection of unique & artistic images- great gift ideas!

Charleston Images

The website of one of the best used and rare book dealers in Columbia, SC.

Ed's Editions

The only independent book-seller in downtown Charleston-

Blue Bicycle Books







Historic Sites

For two real architectural treasures and fantastic Colonial-era sites you can visit in Charleston, SC-

The Powder Magazine

The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon

 To visit one of the sites involved with the Stono Rebellion and learn about wildlife and rice plantations

Caw Caw County Park

The site of the first permanent English settlement in South Carolina.

Charles Towne Landing

Visit the Old Slave Mart and learn about the domestic slave trade

Old Slave Mart

If you want to see some of the coolest Confederate earthworks and visit the site of an 1865 battle-

River's Bridge State Park

Site of the last major engagement of the Revolution in SC

Battle of Eutaw Springs

Site of a overlooked Revolutionary War engagement

Battle of Musgrove Mill Park

Visit the grave of General Francis Marion "The Swampfox."

Belle Isle Plantation and Marion Cemetery

The final resting place of Patriot Isaac Hayne

Hayne Hall and Tomb

Great museum of military history in Columbia, SC

Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum





















Images used in banner (right to left) Patriot Warrior, 1776, Junius Booth (Library of Congress), Charleston, mid-18th century (Library of Congress), William Deas (Courtesy Everret Presson), Battle of Secessionville (Archive.org), Osceola (Library of Congress).
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