South Carolina History Newsletter Podcast

In our SC History Podcast #7 , I was so excited to interview author and South Carolina haunted history historian, Tally Johnson! As we enter spoooooky season here in South Carolina, I hope you will enjoy Tally’s insights, local ghost stories, and haunted history! :) Listen to this interview as a podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/south-carolina-history-newsletter-podc...

This week, I was so excited to interview Professor Rhondda Robinson Thomas, the Calhoun Lemon Professor of Literature at Clemson University, where she teaches, researches, and writes about early African American literature in the Department of English. In this interview, we discuss her work as the founder of the Call My Name, a crucial and inspiring project that seeks to research and document the...

This week, I was so excited to interview Brian Hicks, journalist at the Post & Courier and distinguished author — for Podcast #5 of the SC History Newsletter! Brian has written the 2 definitive books on the H.L.Hunley Confederate submarine: "Raising the Hunley" and "Sea of Darkness" and the Hunley was our topic of conversation for this interview! It is a fascinating subject and I hope you enjoy! S...

This week, I was so excited to interview John Sherrer, Director of Preservation, at Historic Columbia for Podcast #4 of the SC History Newsletter! Here is the mission of Historic Columbia : We share the complex history of Columbia and Richland County through historic preservation advocacy, innovative educational programs, and strategic partnerships. Website: https://www.historiccolumbia.org/about-...

This week, I was honored to interview Virginia Theerman, Curator of Historic Textiles, at the Charleston Museum for Podcast #3 of the SC History Newsletter! Virginia Theerman , Curator of Historic Textiles at The Charleston Museum, holds a Bachelor of Science Dual Degree in Art History and Design & Merchandising, as well as a Master of Arts from Fashion Institute of Technology in Fashion and Texti...

This week, I was honored to interview Trish Smith (Director of Preservation and Archives) and Luke Pecoraro (Director of Archaeology and Collections) at Drayton Hall for our Podcast #2 of the SC History Newsletter! Drayton Hall is a U.S. National Historic Landmark and 18th century plantation house and property located on the Ashley River about 15 miles northwest of Charleston. From Drayton Hall’s...

I was thrilled to interview author Alan Piercy on his new book "A Gamecock Odyssey: University of South Carolina Sports in the Independent Era"! As we get excited for football season ahead, join me as I interview author Alan Piercy about the history of University of South Carolina Sports through his new book “A Gamecock Odyssey.” Alan was one of the earliest supporters of the SC History Newsletter...