The Red Shirts: South Carolina’s Fight for Self-Government
When the War for Southern Independence ended in 1865, a new struggle began—what many called the Second War for South Carolina’s Independence. This was the era of Reconstruction, when the […]
Maxcy Gregg: Lawyer, Scholar, “Fire-Eater,” Gallant Soldier, and Confederate Brigadier General
Maxcy Gregg was born in Columbia, South Carolina, into a distinguished family. He was the great-grandson of Esek Hopkins, a commodore in the Continental Navy, and grandson of Jonathan Maxcy, […]
Emancipation Proclamation: Freedom or Fraud?
The Emancipation Proclamation is often celebrated as the document that “freed the slaves.” But a closer reading—and a look at the historical record—tells a different story. Issued by President Abraham […]
Flags of the Confederate States of America
The Confederate States of America adopted multiple national flags between 1861 and 1865, each one representing different stages of its brief but turbulent existence. Their evolution reflects both military necessity […]
Museum Welcomes New Cannon
On Sunday, November 15, 2015, the Museum held a dedication ceremony for its newly installed 1857 12-pound Napoleon cannon. The 16th SC Color Guard of honor posted the colors. […]
