The last vestiges of royal authority in South Carolina, huddled within two small warships anchored in Charleston Harbor, survived the autumn of 1775 by cultivating a largely forgotten terrestrial connection. Surrounded by increasingly hostile...
Join the Charleston County Public Library in celebrating LGBTQIA+ Pride Month in June. Visit library branches to explore displays, check out the collection, and connect with local resources.
Pride Month is observed each June to honor the 1969...
In late September 1775, elements of the Royal Navy and South Carolina’s provincial army exchanged threats and postured aggressively within Charleston Harbor, but neither side possessed sufficient martial confidence to initiate the use of lethal force...
Join Charleston County Public Library in commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Discover programs, events, and celebrations happening statewide as part of the SC250 initiative which highlights South Carolina’s role in America...
One hundred and five years after the founding of modern South Carolina, the king’s royal governor dissolved the provincial government and fled the capital in mid-September 1775. Lord William Campbell’s famous nocturnal flight to the warship Tamar...
Thanks to our incredible community, Charleston County Public Library has received three awards in the 2026 Best of Charleston Awards by the Charleston City Paper. We're honored to be recognized as Best Place to Work, Best Library (Main Library) and...
CHARLESTON, S.C. - Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) will close the Main Library, located at 68 Calhoun Street in downtown Charleston, on Saturday, Aug. 1 to begin renovation. The final day of public service will be Friday, July 31. This marks...
Join the Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) in honoring Jewish American Heritage Month. Throughout the month, explore programs, our collection and resources, and displays that highlight the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans...
Join the Charleston County Public Library in celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2026. It’s a time to highlight the lives and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The monthlong celebration began in the United States...
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While the spirit of revolution percolated within the capital of South Carolina during the late summer of 1775, those loyal to the British Crown looked to the warship Tamar in Rebellion Road as a beacon of strength and security. Its power, like that...