Happy South Carolina Day!

Today is National South Carolina Day for 2024. . .

Happy National South Carolina Day ! ! ! 

Which Colony State is SC:
The Beginning Years: It is believed that the initial settlers of what is now South Carolina are believed to have arrived over 5,000 years ago, who were ancestors of Asian migrants who entered North America from Siberia, also known as Paleoindians. These individuals pursued the slow migration of large game species across a land bridge that linked Asia to North America. and had a lifestyle that was primarily characterized by hunting and gathering; however, they began to cultivate agriculture around 1000 BC. In 1521, Spanish explorers originating from Santo Domingo arrived in South Carolina, and in 1526, Lucas Vásquez de Ayllón founded a Spanish colony there. Unfortunately, the colony was short-lived and collapsed within a few months.

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More History: In 1663, the English Crown allocated land to eight proprietors, with the initial settlers arriving in 1670. In 1712, the Province of Carolina was divided into North and South Carolina. During the American Revolutionary War, South Carolina witnessed over 200 battles and skirmishes, featuring significant confrontations at Sullivan’s Island, Camden, Kings Mountain, and Cowpens. On May 23, 1788, South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution. On December 20, 1860, South Carolina was the first state to cast a vote in favor of secession from the Union. Following the American Civil War, South Carolina was readmitted to the Union on July 9, 1868. The history of South Carolina also encompasses notable individuals and events: Andrew Jackson, John C. Calhoun, and Strom Thurmond were all from South Carolina.

Climate of South Carolina: South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate, featuring hot, humid summers and mild winters. The climate changes a lot across the state due to elevation and location. In the mountains, the average yearly temperature is between the mid-50°F’s and low 60°F’s. During winter, temperatures usually drop to the mid-30s, while summer temperatures range from the upper 60°F’s to mid-70°F’s. The Appalachian Mountains to the north and west help keep the winters milder by blocking some cold air, but they are not tall enough to stop all cold air, so very cold weather can still happen. There are some areas in the Blue Ridge Mountains with an oceanic climate. South Carolina gets about 40 to 80 inches of rain each year, but some parts of the Appalachian temperate rainforest can get over 100 inches. The state also faces droughts at times. There are 216 sunny days average total per year, and approximately 59% of days are sunny.

More About South Carolina: Throughout the years, South Carolina has earned the titles of the food capital, boiled peanut capital, and one of the beach capitals of the United States.

The Great Location of South Carolina: The state of South Carolina spans 260 miles in length and 200 miles wide. It is bordered by Georgia to the southwest and west, North Carolina to the northwest and north, and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.

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South Carolina’s Statehood Facts:

The History:

South Carolina Officially Adopted as a U.S. State, State Song, Admission Date & South Carolina Flag
State Name Info ♪ State Song ♫	Admission	Capital	Flag Image
8th State. Crown Colony of South Carolina “South Carolina Low Country” by Josh Turner (Modern), “Carolina! Carolina!” Anne Curtis Burgess (Original)	05/23/1788 (ratified)	Columbia

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Some Great South Carolina Sites:  Here is a list of some some great places to visit while in South Carolina:

• Broadway at the Beach, 1325 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
• Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Charleston, SC 29414
• Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
• Charleston City Market, 188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401
• Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina 29412
• Charleston Waterfront Park, Vendue Range, Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401
• Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
• Ripley’s Aquarium of Myrtle Beach, 1110 Celebrity Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
• Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
• Coligny Beach, 1 Coligny Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
• Falls Park on the Reedy, 601 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601
• Boone Hall Plantation, 1235 Long Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

Memorable South Carolina Events:  Here is a list of some events that happened in South Carolina:

• 1521: Spanish explorer Francisco Gordillo is the first to arrive in South Carolina.
  1526: The Spanish establish a settlement, but it soon fails.
  1562: The French build a fort on Paris Island, but soon leave.
  1670: The first permanent European settlement is established by the British near Charleston.
  1710: South Carolina gets its own governor.
  1715: The Yamasee War is fought between the Native Americans and the colonial militia.
  1729: South Carolina splits from North Carolina and becomes an official British colony.
  1781: The British are defeated by the colonists at Battle of Cowpens.
  1788: South Carolina joins the United States as the eighth state.
  1790: The state capital moves to Columbia.
  1829: South Carolina native Andrew Jackson becomes the seventh President of the United States.
  1860: South Carolina is the first state to secede from the Union and join the Confederacy.
  1861: The Civil War begins at the Battle of Fort Sumter near Charleston.
  1868: South Carolina is readmitted into the Union.
  1989: Hurricane Hugo causes major damage to the state and to the city of Charleston.
  1992: BMW opens an automobile plant in Greer.
  2000: The Confederate flag is removed from the state capital.

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