From books to barbecue, and current events to Colonial history, historian and author Walter Edgar delves into the arts, culture, and history of South Carolina and the American South. Produced by South Carolina Public Radio.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 25 days 8 hours 10 minutes
Walter Edgar's Journal: Finding the 1768 Charleston lighthouse in the fog of history
This week, we'll be talking with author Kevin Duffus about his book, The 1768…
The Garretts of Columbia: A Black South Carolina family, from slavery to the dawn of integration
In his book, The Garretts of Columbia: A Black South Carolina Family from…
Walter Edgar's Journal: Tea and the American Revolution, 1773–1776
On the Journal this week we will be talking with Robert James Fichter about his…
Walter Edgar's Journal: Injustice in focus - The Civil Rights photography of Cecil Williams
This week we talk with Claudia Smith Brinson about her new book, Injustice in…
Walter Edgar's Journal: La Florida - Catholics, Conquistadores, and Other American Origin Stories
In this episode, we'll talk with Prof. Kevin Kokomoor about his book, La…
Walter Edgar's Journal: George Singleton - Asides: Occasional Essays
This week we have a fun conversation with author George Singleton about his new…
Walter Edgar’s Journal: Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim - 275 years as a community of faith
Founded in 1749, Charleston, South Carolina's (KKBE) is one of the oldest…
Methodists & moonshiners: Another Prohibition expedition through the South
This week we'll be talking with Kathryn Smith, author of Methodists &…
“Our Country First, Then Greenville" - A New South City during the Progressive Era and World War I
Greenville, South Carolina, has become an attractive destination, frequently…
Charleston Horse Power: Equine Culture in the Palmetto City
This episode we'll be talking with Christina Rae Butler about Charleston, SC:…