Charleston County

In South Carolina, Elliott’s education and ability quickly placed him among the most influential African Americans in the state.

Some of the Emanuel Nine families and survivors have been involved in various anti-racist and social reform initiatives in memory of their friends and relatives. Emanuel A.M.E. Church is today a site of pilgrimage bringing visitors seeking spiritual strength inside its storied walls.

John England abhorred slavery but stated that his church permitted retention in servitude of descendants of those originally enslaved. He hoped that American slavery would not continue, but he saw no quick end to it.

Threatened by demolition, the Exchange became the property of the Rebecca Motte Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1921

Whereas Charleston banking institutions had traditionally favored conservatively styled buildings, the directors of the Farmers’ and Exchange Bank made a radical departure in introducing the city to the most flamboyant of the nineteenth-century exotic revivals.

Returning to South Carolina in 1769, he found the city full of quacks: “It is Sufficient for a man to call himself a Doctor, & he immediately becomes one, & finds fools to employ him,” he complained to Rush.

In the mid–eighteenth century Fenwick’s son, Edward, constructed two-story brick flanking buildings, one a stable for fine racehorses, the other for coaches and carriage horses.

In 1970 Fielding became one of the first three African Americans elected to the South Carolina General Assembly since 1900.

Fields was active in many organizations that focused on improving conditions and opportunities for African Americans.

Figg’s involvement with the S.C. Ports Authority continued for nearly thirty years. He served as its legal counsel and an adviser to its management.

Built to serve as the Charleston District Records Office, the Fireproof Building is often called the first building of fireproof construction in the United States.

The regiment spent most of the war participating in various expeditions, skirmishing, or serving on garrison duty along the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.

Known as “Miss Ruby,” she often educated students other schools thought uneducable. She insisted that they never say, “I can’t,” but always, “I’ll Try.”

Located on Charleston harbor, Fort Johnson was constructed on the northeast point of James Island in 1708.

Though heavily damaged by Union bombardments during the Civil War, Fort Moultrie played a key role in the Confederate defense of Charleston harbor.

With walls five feet thick and fifty feet high, Fort Sumter was designed to mount 135 heavy cannons and garrison 650 officers and men. The fort was about ninety percent complete when South Carolina seceded on December 20, 1860, and due to the war was never finished.

The forest contains an exceptional diversity of animal species as well. More than three hundred species of bird have been observed within the forest, including such rarities as swallow-tailed kites and wood storks.

A prolific author of women’s fiction, Frank is a disciplined writer who works daily at her craft. She spins yarns—full of southern wisdom and wit—about the beauty, magic, and charm of the Carolina lowcountry.

Fraser spent his entire life in his native Charleston painting miniature portraits of his fellow citizens and visiting dignitaries, including the Marquis de Lafayette and John C. Calhoun. He enjoyed a long and acclaimed career and produced an impressive volume of miniature portraits.

Even Freed’s military service during World War I became a platform for his musical abilities. As an army sergeant, he continued composing and put on shows to entertain the soldiers.