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Charleston’s Defensive Strategy of 1703

Article Date
December 3, 2021

When Queen Anne of England declared war on France and Spain in 1702, the people of South Carolina were overwhelmed with anxiety about the security of Charleston, the colonial capital. Fortifications built along the town’s eastern waterfront...

The First People of the South Carolina Lowcountry

Article Date
November 19, 2021

The Lowcountry of South Carolina once belonged to more than a dozen distinct groups of Native Americans whose existence is now barely remembered. In the decades after the founding of Charleston in 1670, the indigenous people of this area interacted...

How to prepare for a seasonal job

Article Date
November 16, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - Seasonal jobs are positions available only during certain periods of time. These jobs are temporary and short term with clear, definite deadlines to come to an end. Seasonal jobs can be based on geography or based on the time of...

Commemorate Veterans Day with CCPL programs and resources

Article Date
November 5, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - The Charleston County Public Library is recognizing Veterans Day by honoring and celebrating those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans Day is celebrated annually on November 11, the anniversary of the end of World...

Wielding the Sword of State in Early South Carolina

Article Date
November 5, 2021

For more than three centuries, the government of South Carolina has used a ceremonial sword to represent the state’s military strength and civil authority. Held aloft and brandished before crowds of citizens, this distinctive blade has played an...

The benefits of using a staffing agency to find work

Article Date
November 2, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - A partnership between a job seeker and an employer brokered by a staffing agency is beneficial to both parties.  They aim to match the right job candidates with the right position.  These agencies serve as the ‘middle-man’...

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with CCPL

Article Date
November 1, 2021

CHARLESTON, S.C. - November is National Native American Heritage Month where we recognize the contributions, achievements and sacrifices of Native American people, the first inhabitants of the United States. It's also a time to celebrate their rich...