History in a Nutshell: Carolina Day
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Carolina Day, which commemorates the victorious Battle of Sullivan's Island during the American Revolutionary War, is observed every June 28th in South Carolina. On June 28, 1776, a small band of Patriots stationed at the palmetto log fort managed to miraculously fend off a massive British fleet. Learn more about the Battle of Sullivan's Island, the evolution of the Carolina Day holiday, and how the current S.C. State Flag came to be. Part of the "History in a Nutshell" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 13 minutes 32 seconds
- Topic: Geography, History
- Subtopic: U.S. Geography, U.S. History (General), U.S. History - 1775-1783
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
- Release Year: 2020
- Producer/Distributor: SC ETV
- Series: History in a Nutshell
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