Robert Smalls was born a slave on April 5, 1839, in Beaufort. During the Civil War, he hijacked a Confederate steamship, disguised himself as a white captain, and sailed to Union safety. He later became a captain in the US Navy and a representative in the US Congress.
The Grace Memorial Bridge, known as the "Old Bridge," was opened for traffic in 1929. A 50 cent toll was charged to pay for the bridge's six million dollar price tag.
The oldest bricks in America were found in Columbia. Discover more fun South Carolina facts from the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism.
April 17th is Bat Appreciation Day! South Carolina is home to 14 species of bats, including the hoary bat - the largest bat species in the state.
In honor of National Poetry Month, learn more about South Carolina's first poet laureate, Archibald Rutledge.
The Carolina Tartan is the official State Tartan and the design is a variation of the tartan for King Charles II, who made the land grant in 1663 which created the Carolinas.
Discover how to read a map using a grid and check out the interstate highways in South Carolina.
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