Charleston in Revolt, 1775–1783
Excitement is growing as we begin 2026 as this year will mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation. America 250 has designated Charleston, along with Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, as cities for enhanced...
How To Keep Loving America — Even When It Hurts
The approach of July 4 is making my heart hurt. Love of this country is deep-dyed in my soul, but pondering how or even whether to celebrate the semiquincentennial provokes a riot of mixed feelings. The right — and not just the MAGA right — responds to any queasiness...
News From Around the South, 6/15 to 6/22
SOUTH CAROLINA: Remains of teen soldier who died in Battle of Camden identified 246 years later SC Battlefield Preservation Trust helped complete Maryland teen’s story A Texas-based forensics company has solved a vexing mystery, identifying the long-buried remains of...
A Republic or an Empire?
The Declaration of Independence of July 4, 1776, embraces two value sets. The first is natural rights, and the second is limited government. After 250 years, neither value has survived, and the opposite of each currently prevails in America. Thomas Jefferson drafted...
Battlefields Mean Business
Battlefield parks preserve stories of conflict, sacrifice and transformation while also serving as public spaces that attract visitors, support tourism and contribute to local and regional economies. They’re also a billion-dollar business. Understanding this...Obiter Dicta
When I was 19, I knew a much older man who’d grown up in 1930s Alabama. “We didn’t celebrate the Read More
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SOUTH CAROLINA: SC militias fought for America’s freedom – who fights for their battlegrounds? As a boy, Rick Wise was hooked on military history from the beginning. But he was Read More