Episode Details

Carl Borick, Director of the University of Charleston Museum in South Carolina joined us for a discussion of South Carolina's role in the Revolutionary War.

We covered the British attack on Fort Sullivan in 1776, Charleston's stand of in 1779, the British Siege of Charleston in 1780, and the events following the Siege.  

The Charleston Museum has a special exhibit called Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775-1783.  You can get more details here: https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/exhibits/upcoming/68/ringleaders-of-rebellion

Mr. Borick also has thee books about the War: 

• A Gallant Defense: The Siege of Charleston, 1780
• Relieve Us of This Burthen: American Prisoners of War in the Revolutionary South, 1780-1782
• Backcountry Resistance: South Carolina's Militia and the Fight for American Independence (pre-order, release on March 24, 2026)

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