It was 150 years ago that the state seceded from the Union and was quickly followed by others and a new country, the Confederate States of America established.
Commemorations yesterday in Charleston, the seat of secession, involved the dedication of a state historical sign at the site of the Institute Hall,where the Ordinance of Secession was signed.
Later that day, the Secession Ball was held. At a $100 a pop, I sure wouldn't have gone. I wonder if they had a ball back then?
This January 8th, the firing on the Fort Sumter relief ship Star of the West will be reenacted by cadets from the Citadel..
And, So it begins. --Old B-Runner
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