South Carolina State Parks
Educational Activities in Your State - NBII
RedwoodNational & State Parks (Crescent City) ... Educational opportunities abound at state and regionalparks, museums, zoos, educational centers, and research facilities acrossthe country. Below are links to some of the many facilities whichprovide on-site educational programs and tours, and/or virtualexhibitions. Many of the sites also offer extensive teachingmaterials, activities, and lesson plans that you can use in the classroom.Often the most lasting and stimulating experiences for students are thosethat provide hands-on learning. Take your students outdoors, bringin experts to your classroom, or tour an actual or virtual exhibit; thepeople behind these sites are eager to share with your students. ... [Read More]
Southwest Virginia Museum State Park
Rental rates for other parks' cabins and camping vary by season, offering and park. Rates are subject to verification by DCR's state parks reservations staff (1-800-933-PARK). First determine the season, which varies by park, then the rate. ... Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, 10 West First Street, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219-0742, (276) 523-1322 ... NOTE: Amenities vary by park -- all parks do not have all above referenced offerings. ... [Read More]
The South Carolina - The United States Mint
The Carolina Wren, the state bird, and the Yellow Jessamine, the state flower,are native throughout South Carolina; the importance of the Palmetto Tree, thestate tree, dates back to the Revolutionary War. In 1776, colonists in asmall fort built of Palmetto logs successfully defeated a British fleet trying tocapture Charleston Harbor. Since then, South Carolina has been called"The Palmetto State." ... The South Carolina quarter, the eighth coin released under the 50 State QuartersProgram™ shows key state symbols- a Palmetto Tree, the Carolina Wren andthe Yellow Jessamine. An outline of South Carolina, the nickname"The Palmetto State" and a star indicating the capital, Columbia, formthe quarter’s background. ... [Read More]
National Park Guide
Locate parks on a map, by state, region, or zip code. ... Parks and Recreation ... Search for parks by recreation and special topics ... from boating to dinosaurs to the Civil War. ... [Read More]
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South Carolina State Library - Title of Press Release
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism ... SC State Library: ... To Citizens | Talking Books | To State Government | To Libraries ... [Read More]
State Administrators Contact List - Recreational Trails Program - FHWA
http://dep.state.ct.us/stateparks/greenways/rectrail.htm ... www.azstateparks.com/partnerships/trails/statetrails.html ... www.mostateparks.com/grantinfo.htm ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
South Carolina Home Page South Carolina Tourism Site South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control South Carolina Department of Natural Resources South Carolina Hunting / Fishing Licenses State History/Geography State Parks Fees State Parks Site State Events Site ... [Read More]
Community History
In the first half of the 19th century, South Carolinians became more devoted to the idea that state's rights were superior to the Federal government's authority. Buildings such as the Marine Hospital ignited controversy over the degree in which the Federal government should be involved in South Carolina's government, society, and commerce. During this period over 90 percent of Federal funding was generated from import duties, collected by custom houses such as the one in Charleston. In 1832 South Carolina passed an ordinance of nullification, a procedure in which a state could in effect repeal a Federal law, directed against the most recent tariff acts. Soon Federal soldiers were dispensed to Charleston's forts and began to collect tariffs by force. A compromise was reached by which the tariffs would be gradually reduced, but the underlying argument over state's rights would continue to escalate in the coming decades. Charleston remained one of the busiest port cities in the country, ... [Read More]
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