After the Revolutionary War, South Carolina joined with the twelve other colonies to write the Constitution and form the United States. In this segment, Sandlapper's Corner time travels back to the 1800's and provides a glimpse into the history of the time visiting the Joseph Manigault home in Charleston, South Carolina. The wealthier land owners would build large houses in Charleston where their families would live for part of the year. These homes were large and beautifully decorated with an eye toward balance.
For a time, Charleston was the capital of the state, but it was later moved to Columbia, South Carolina. The new capital city soon prospered, and Sandlapper's Corner takes us to the Ainsley Hall mansion which was later renamed for its architect, Robert Mills. Mills was to become the state's most famous architect. Among the buildings and structures he designed was the Washington Monument.
We learn about the growth and change that occurred during this period, including information about the farms and plantations and about the people who lived in each. We learn about how life was lived including the discussion of entertainment, external kitchens, and more.
Sandlapper’s Corner was a children's educational program that began airing on SCETV in the 1970s. Produced by Dr. Sandra G. Thomas, the show was about South Carolina—its people and places, its present and past.
