McCormickonHistory

Robert McCormick
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McCormickonHistory

McCormick on History explores fascinating and often overlooked aspects of the history of the Carolinas, American history, and twentieth century European history. The histories of Eastern North Carolina, the Upstate of South Carolina, criminality, and sports receive particular attention.

  1. APR 9

    Welsh Neck Baptist Church in the 1700s: An Interview with Dr. John Barrington

    Welsh Neck Baptist Church in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina , the second oldest Baptist congregation in the state, left a significant footprint in South Carolina history. Take a moment to explore this important congregation's history in the 1700s with Dr. John Barrington of Furman University. Dr. Barrington is the editor of Baptists in Early North America. vol. V. Welsh Neck, South Carolina.

    44 min

  2. APR 3

    Murder in Spartanburg

    In October, a gruesome murder took place in Spartanburg, SC. Eighteen axe blows killed Gilbert Fleming? Who did it? Why?

    44 min

  3. JAN 12

    Steamboats in the Carolinas?

    We usually associate steamboats with the Mississippi, but North and South Carolina were early participants in the steamboat business. Steaming on rivers such as the Pee Dee, the Cape Fear, and the Savannah, steamboats formed an important but often overlooked part of history in the Carolinas.

    40 min

  4. 11/20/2024

    Spartanburg and the Atomic Bomb

    Since 1945, rumors have swirled about Spartanburg's involvement in the Manhattan Project. Let's take a look at the real story.

    32 min

  5. 10/13/2024

    World War I and the Modern World

    World War I often doesn't receive much attention, but it is a major part of our every day lives. Join me for a brief introduction to how World War I created our modern world.

    19 min

  6. 07/21/2024

    July 1914

    World War I profoundly shaped our modern world, but how did they war start? How did Europe move from peace to war in a matter of a few short days during the summer of 1914.

    25 min

  7. 06/30/2024

    Horry County, SC: Who was Horry?

    If you've been to Mrytle Beach, you've been to Horry County, SC. How did the county get this unique name? This is the story of Peter Horry, Revolutionary War hero.

    28 min

  8. 06/03/2024

    Profit over Safety: The Imperial Food Fire, 1991

    In 1991, a fire at Imperial Food killed 25 workers in the little town of Hamlet, NC. It was a terrible and fully avoidable tragedy. It was profit over safety.

    25 min
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McCormick on History explores fascinating and often overlooked aspects of the history of the Carolinas, American history, and twentieth century European history. The histories of Eastern North Carolina, the Upstate of South Carolina, criminality, and sports receive particular attention.

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  • Creator
    Robert McCormick
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Robert McCormick
  • Show Website
    McCormickonHistory

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