The Woman Who Died... Twice

Today's virtual tour explores premature burial and tells the story of Martha Laurens Ramsay, who was almost buried alive as an infant.

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Ghost of the Old Exchange Building

We all learned about Francis Marion in school, but I don't remember any mention of Isaac Hayne in history classes. He was an unsung hero of the Revolution, who died at the hands of the British. If you visit the Old Exchange Building, you might just run into him today, as he is one of the spirits still hanging out there.

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Enslaved Crew Commandeer Confederate Ship

Robert Smalls and the enslaved crew of The Planter seize the ship, evade Confederate batteries around the Charleston harbor, escape, and turn over the ship to Union forces blockading the harbor.

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