The Carolina Chronicles

Morgan Ring

A search for family history unearthed facts that have changed our perspective on not just South Carolina history, but also American history. It's our goal to shed light on these hidden treasures.

  1. 02/08/2025

    Cowpens Battlefield Visit

    Cowpens National Battlefield holds a reenactment every year on the anniversary of the battle. We stopped by and spoke to some of the park staff and reenactors about Revolutionary history and some of their experiences.

    24 min

  2. 05/30/2022

    Elder John - Music & Family

    Elder John Burch was featured in a PBS docuseries titled American Epic, detailing the early days of American musical recordings. We talk about his church in Cheraw, and how his choir would influence not just gospel music, but one of the greatest jazz musicians of the twentieth century. We also talk about how a priority for education has been passed down through the family, as well as uncover a few little known family facts. You can listen to Elder John's music on Spotify and Apple Music.

    16 min

  3. 05/02/2022

    Family Ties

    A new branch of the family tree was discovered roughly five years ago. Stephanie and Kim detail their search for family history and how it lead them to a tiny crossroads called Mt Croghan.

    40 min

  4. 06/26/2021

    Foundations of the Supreme Court

    Anne brings in Danielle Reid to talk about the early days of the US Supreme court. Also, South Carolina apparently couldn't help but get involved in everything, in the early days.

    24 min

  5. 03/07/2021

    Declaration of Independence

    A reading of the Declaration of Independence. *Note: Some alterations have been made to the text, but only in cases of words that have fallen out of use. These alterations in no way change the meaning of the text, and are only an attempt to make it more accessible.

    11 min

  6. 02/19/2021

    Beloved Woman

    Colonial culture among the Native Americans is discussed. Plus, Spain tries to colonize South Carolina yet again!

    37 min

  7. 12/13/2020

    Society Hill

    A town little more than a cross roads holds a treasure trove of history.

    19 min

  8. 11/23/2020

    Aunt Jane

    November is Native American Heritage Month. Mom and I talk about ways Native Americans effected South Carolina's development, as well as their impact on our own family.

    24 min
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A search for family history unearthed facts that have changed our perspective on not just South Carolina history, but also American history. It's our goal to shed light on these hidden treasures.

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  • Creator
    Morgan Ring
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Morgan Ring
  • Show Website
    The Carolina Chronicles