South Carolina - The Civil War starting point

State Capital: Columbia
Admission to the union:
May 23rd, 1788 as 8th state

The Deep South state of South Carolina is one of the original 13 states of the union and was the first to secede following Abraham Lincoln’s 1860 election victory. The Confederate shelling of the Union Fort Sumter on 12th April 1961 was the opening shot of the Civil War. A hot bed of secessionism South Carolina struggled to de-segregate and the Bible Belt state is still proud of its rebellious past. With a living heritage, the states many historical landmarks attract history buffs and others who also come to enjoy South Carolina’s humid sub tropical climate and picturesque landscape. The states many lakes and waterways are popular for fishing and watersports. The state has many beautiful beaches along its Atlantic shoreline. The friendly folk of South Carolina welcome visitors with southern hospitality and genteel good manners.

Things to do in South Carolina:

Columbia’s Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has something for everyone. From the lions roar to garden strolls, you’ll have a day of fun for the whole family.

The Museum of Confederate History in the town of Greenville is devoted to the accurate portrayal of America’s most controversial era.

Hear the distant echo of canon fire at historic Fort Sumter where the Civil War took its first casualties.

A stroll through the stately homes of Battery Park n Charlestown is well worth a visit. The suburb is the state’s most prestigious address.

The Caroline Opry is a much praised entertainment extravaganza that mature audiences will really enjoy.

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