
People in South Carolina share ways of living such as music, art, dance styles, and folklore.
Explore the many ways South Carolinians express themselves.
Tom Stanley. Across the River 13, Detail of panel 1. 2003 oil on canvas 14" x 14" (five panels, each piece). Image courtesy of the SC Arts Commission
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Art - Learn about art styles and folk art that have been popular in South Carolina.
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Artists - Meet historical and contemporary painters, folk artists, architects, and other artists who have worked and lived in South Carolina.
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Authors - Meet historical and contemporary authors and illustrators who have worked and lived in South Carolina.
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Dance - From The Big Apple to the Carolina Shag and the Charleston, South Carolina has been influential in lots of dance styles.
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Food Culture - There are lots of foods, ingredients, and cooking styles that have been popular in South Carolina.
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Gullah Culture - Learn about the rich Gullah culture that continues in Charleston and the Lowcountry.
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Literature - Read poetry, folklore, and ghost stories from South Carolina.
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Music - South Carolina is home to a wide variety of musical styles and traditions.
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Native American Culture - Learn about Native American culture both before European contact and today.
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Theater & Film - South Carolina has a long tradition of theatrical arts, from Dock Street Theatre in Charleston, to community theater and filmmaking in towns across the state.
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Search here to discover more about cultural topics in DISCUS, SC’s Virtual Library.
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