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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