Palmetto Civics Project

The Palmetto Civics Project is a resource-rich initiative designed to foster students’ understanding of and respect for the institutions that sustain our civic life. Our goal is simple but profound: every South Carolina graduate will leave school prepared to embrace the privileges and the responsibilities of American citizenship.

Most of these standards-aligned resources are free and available to every public, private, and home school in the state, equipping educators and parents with quality tools to bring our shared American story to life. Lessons illuminate our Founding principles of liberty, self-government, and the rule of law, connecting them to the duties of citizenship today.

With civic literacy declining nationwide this project boldly stands as South Carolina’s answer to decades of diminished emphasis on American history and Constitutional knowledge. Together, we are equipping the rising generation ready to engage in civic discourse, preserve freedom, and strengthen our republic.

Palmetto Pioneers

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Palmetto Pioneers

The heart of American history beats strong in South Carolina. From the frontlines of their generation, these Palmetto Pioneers have shaped a more perfect union through leadership, sacrifice, courage, perseverance, and integrity. Palmetto Pioneers showcase the timeless virtues that our students must learn and exemplify to succeed as individuals and build strong families and communities.

American Battlefield Trust

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American Battlefield Trust

South Carolina Patriots turned the tide of the Revolutionary War—and every student in our state should know it. From Cowpens to Camden, Upstate hills to Lowcountry swamps, freedom was forged right here in the Palmetto State. Thanks to our partnership with the American Battlefield Trust, students can explore dynamic, standards-aligned lessons that bring these battles—and their heroes—to life.

Founders Museum

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Founders Museum

Do you know which four South Carolinians signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776? Discover the answer and step into history like never before, as you watch our Founding Fathers, Ladies of the Revolution, and Events that paved the way for American Independence come to life in this White House resource celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday.

Medal of Honor

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Medal of Honor

Courage, commitment, integrity, sacrifice, citizenship, and patriotism. These six core virtues define America’s Medal of Honor heroes—and are values we’re committed to passing on to South Carolina students. We’re bringing their powerful stories into the classroom through engaging teacher training and free character development curriculum, in partnership with the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, headquartered aboard the USS Yorktown in Charleston.

SC African American
History Calendar

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SC African American History Calendar

For over 35 years, The South Carolina African American History Calendar has celebrated notable African American role models with ties to our Palmetto State. The calendar and its associated curriculum provide excellent resources for educators, parents, and community members to learn about vital history that uplifts and inspires all students.

Civil Rights:
A Global Perspective

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Civil Rights: A Global Perspective

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us that true strength and lasting change is found not in force, but in faith, conviction, courage, and compassion. Endorsed by Ambassador Andrew Young and authored by a professor at South Carolina’s own Anderson University, this lesson on “Hope,” drawn from Civil Rights: A Global Perspective, provides South Carolina public high school students a front row seat to history, grounded in Dr. King’s unifying message of civic progress through non-violence. (Only districts can access this subscription-based resource.)