I was extremely excited about this class when I realized that the majority of work was going to be independent archive research. Even though I understood that the work would be intensive, the goal of the class was unique and thoroughly interesting. Overall, the knowledge I have gained from this semester has been well worth […]
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Music in Colonial South Carolina
In comparison to other early American colonies, the Carolina’s were unique in respect to their heightened culture and social entertainment. Charleston was particularly interested in upholding a luxurious, high-class reputation, rather than enforcing a spiritual focal point. Many scholars parallel the behavior of Charlestonians to that of eighteenth century Britains, and use the slogan carpe […]