South Carolina State Symbols and More
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South Carolina - State Symbols, Emblems and More
South Carolina is my home and I am proud of it. I wanted to make this lens for several reasons.
First, our grandson was in the third grade at the time and South Carolina children learn about their state then. I was in the third grade at Pendleton Elementary School in 1956. The picture is the text book we used. My brother was 4 years younger and the book was discontinued when he was in the third grade and that is how I happen to have a copy of it. It is signed by the librarian, Mrs. John Allen.
Don't worry, I did not get my information for this lens out of this text.
The second reason is that my sister and I have a Squidoo South Carolina Group for South Carolina lensmasters and lenses about South Carolina and I wanted to feature some of our group member's excellent lenses. I also featured lenses from other lensmasters who are not in the South Carolina Group.
The third reason is that I love to promote my hometown of Pendleton, SC and have made several lenses about our town. I thought it would only be appropriate to also make a lens about our beautiful state.
I hope this can be your guide to facts about the beautiful state of South Carolina, my home!
Table of Contents for this South Carolina Symbols page
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South Carolina State Mottos
South Carolina has two mottoes:
(1)Dum Spiro Spero, meaning "While I Breath I Hope" and refers to the figure of Hope on the State Seal
(2) Animis Opibusque Parati meaning "Ready in Soul and Resource"
Kate Salley Palmer Writes About The Palmetto State
Every South Carolinian Needs to Read This Book
Kate does an excellent job of explaining why the state of South Carolina uses the Palmetto Tree as it's symbol.
Palmetto - Symbol of Courage
Amazon Price: $9.30 (as of 02/16/2012)
This book by Kate Salley Palmer would be a great one for any South Carolina child entering the 3rd grade since that is the year that they study South Carolina History.
South Carolina State Songs
We have two state songs of South Carolina
"Carolina" words by Henry Timrod, music by Anne C. Burgess was adopted as the South Carolina State Song in 1911.
"South Carolina on My Mind" was written by Hank Martin and Buzz Arledge and adopted as the 2nd State Song on March 8, 1984.
This information and more available on State of South Carolina Official Website
"South Carolina on My Mind" was written by Hank Martin and Buzz Arledge and adopted as the 2nd State Song on March 8, 1984.
This information and more available on State of South Carolina Official Website
South Carolina State Song
Suth Carolina On My Mind
by Hank Martin and Buzz Arledge
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South Carolina State Flag
The Palmetto State
South Carolina is called The Palmetto State and the Palmetto Tree and the Crescent adorn the blue background of our flag.
"I salute the flag of South Carolina and pledge to the Palmetto State love, loyalty and faith."
Pledge to South Carolina Flag
"I salute the flag of South Carolina and pledge to the Palmetto State love, loyalty and faith."
The South Carolina State Flag
Photo- Wikipedia - click the flag to go directly to the Wikipedia information about the South Carolina State Flag.
Fly Your SC Flag With Pride
South Carolina State Flag
Valley Forge Nylon South Carolina State Flag, measures 3-Foot x 5-Foot
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
Bead Craft - South Carolina Flag
Lens by South Carolina Group Member - Azareal
South Carolina State Bird
Carolina Wren
We enjoy our little Carolina Wrens nesting in all kinds of places around our house. We have found nest in hanging baskets and even in the wreath on our front door. The Carolina Wren is mostly seen in the Eastern Part of the United States.
Learn More About The Carolina Wren
From South Carolina Group Lensmaster ElizabethJeanAllen
Carolina Wren Poster available - All Posters.com
South Carolina State Flower
Yellow Jasmine
We used to have the Yellow Jasmine climbing on the pole of our big bell but it began to take over the whole bell so we had to cut it down. I really miss seeing it's blooms in the spring. Our daughter has it growing on a trellis at her home so I am looking forward to seeing it in full bloom this spring. This twining vine is seen in the warmer climates.
Yellow Jessamine on Allposters.com
Framed Art Print of Entry to Boone Hall Plantation by Julie Eggers
Lensmaster Michey writes about all the State's Flowers
South Carolina is listed in her States Flowers Part 2
South Carolina State Dance
The Shag
The Shag is the official State Dance with the Square Dance being the official Folk Dance and the State Waltz is the The Richardson Waltz.
The Shag is a 6 count dance with the upper part of body hardly moving and the legs and feet doing some fancy footwork.
The Shag is a 6 count dance with the upper part of body hardly moving and the legs and feet doing some fancy footwork.
Carolina Shag
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Learn More About The Carolina Shag
from South Carolina Group Lensmaster Joan 4
South Carolina State Wild Game Bird
Wild Turkey on Wikipedia
We love for the Wild Turkey come up into our back yard. They are such fun to watch. I have seen as many as 12 back there at one time.
Learn More About The South Carolina Wild Game Bird
from South Carolina Group Lensmaster ElizabethJeanAllen
Wild Turkey Plush Animal
Wild Turkey - Audubon Plush Bird (Authentic Bird Sound)
Amazon Price: $4.18 (as of 02/16/2012)
South Carolina State Amphibian
Spotted Salamander
I often enjoy sitting on our back porch but I have to share it with a couple of Salamanders who like to climb the wall. They can be very interesting to watch.
Spotted Salamander Print available on All Posters.com
South Carolina State Animal
Whte-tailed Deer
My grandson has enjoyed his Trail Camera and has taken some good photos of the White-tailed Deer in our backyard. The Deer seem to be multiplying and one has to be careful on the road, especially at night, or a deer could run right into the side of your car leaving big dents. Just ask my hubby.
White-tailed Deer 2012 Wall Calendar
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If you like to look at pictures of the white tail deer, this calendar is for you.
White-Tailed Deer 2012 Wall Calendar 12" X 12"
Amazon Price: $13.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
Whether you are a hunter or just an admirer of the White Tailed Deer, you will surely enjoy this calendar.
South Carolina State Butterfly
Tiger Swallowtail
I remember as a young girl trying to catch the beautiful Tiger Swallowtail. Also I remember my Insect Collection from High School Biology Class and I had all kinds of butterflies attached to an old limb. The Tiger Swallowtail really stood out.
Learn More About The Swallowtail Butterflies
from Lensmaster AslanBooks
Tiger Swallowtail Enamel Pin
Yellow Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly Sterling Silver and Enamel Pin
Amazon Price: $38.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
South Carolina State Tree
Sabal Palmetto
Also called the Cabbage Palmetto, the South Carolina State Tree has been used on all kinds of merchandise. We are proud of our State Tree as it has quite the history from the Revolutionary War.
Palmetto Tree Vintage Travel Poster
Charleston South Carolina
Charleston Palmetto Tree-Art Deco Style Vintage Travel Poster-by Aurelio Grisanty
Amazon Price: $34.95 (as of 02/16/2012)
South Carolina State Dog
Boykin Spaniel
Boykin Spaniels make great pets. The Boykin Spaniel is a medium size dog that was bred for hunting Wild Turkeys in the South Carolina Swamps.
Great Book About The South Carolina State Dog
The Boykin Spaniel: South Carolina's Dog: A Crackerjack Retriever, Trick Artist & Family Favorite
Amazon Price: $99.95 (as of 02/16/2012)
Former Pendleton Mayor Carol Burdette and her Boykin, JC (John C. Calhoun)
South Carolina State Fish
Striped Bass
I used to love to go fishing in Lake Hartwell with my husband. We often caught Striped Bass. The Stripe Bass is also the state fish of Maryland and Rhode Island.
Learn More About The Striped Bass
from South Carolina Group Lensmaster Daybreak
A Book About Fishing For Striped Bass
The Complete Book of Striped Bass Fishing
Amazon Price: $110.00 (as of 02/16/2012)
South Carolina State Fruit
Peach
Yummy. There is nothing better than a good ripe fresh peach from South Carolina. Southerns, in particular, know how to make many wonderful dishes with fresh peaches. We watch the weather very closely for fear that a harsh winter will kill the peaches.
Lenses About Our State Fruit - The Peach
Peach
How to Pick a Peach: The Search for Flavor from Farm to Table
Amazon Price: $0.22 (as of 02/16/2012)
South Carolina State Grass
Indian Grass
Photo Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_grass
South Carolina State Insect
Praying Mantis
Also called Carolina Matid
Learn More About The Praying Mantis
from Lensmaster Jaquar Julie
Add A Praying Mantis To Your Garden
Copper Praying Mantis Garden Sculpture & Stake
Amazon Price: $52.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
South Carolina State Spider
Carolina Wolf Spider
Hogna carolinensis or Wolf Spider is our State Spider. This spider is sometimes known to be a lone hunter with good eyesight. You can read more about the wolf spider on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolf_spider
Learn More About Wolf Spiders
Wolf Spiders (Spiders Discovery Library)
Amazon Price: $22.79 (as of 02/16/2012)
South Carolina State Reptile
Loggerhead Turtle
Photo Credit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loggerhead_sea_turtle
Visit our South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston to learn lots about the Sea Turtle Rescue and more:
http://www.scaquarium.org
Learn More About The Loggerhead Turtle
from Lensmaster Kiwioutback
Read More About Loggerhead Turtles
Loggerhead Sea Turtles
Amazon Price: $34.61 (as of 02/16/2012)
South Carolina State Shell
Lettered Olive
Looking for that perfect shell on the coast of South Carolina is a very relaxing past time. The Lettered Olive is one of the many Olives that can be found and is home to snails.
Learn What To Do With All The Seashells You Collect
by lensmaster gypsyPirate
Carolina Seashells
Carolina Seashells
Amazon Price: $4.93 (as of 02/16/2012)
South Carolina State Popular Music
Beach Music
South Carolinians love our Beach Music and enjoy Shaggin to these tunes. In the 50's and 60's, this music became known as Beach Music or Carolina Beach Music. The music could be some from one of the Big Bands, Rock and Roll, Jazz, or other genre but the important thing that determined if it was considered Beach Music was if it was a good song to Shag to.
Carolina Beach Music
Oldies don't really ever get old in South Carolina. We just keep enjoying the sounds over and over again.
Beach Music by Pat Conroy
is a definite "must read"
Oh, I enjoyed this book so very much. It is the perfect book to take on your next trip to one of our beautiful Carolina Beaches.
Beach Music: A Novel
Amazon Price: $7.55 (as of 02/16/2012)
South Carolina State Beverage
Milk
We love our milk in South Carolina especially when it comes from our own South Carolina Cows.
Tea is the South Carolina State Hospitality Beverage.
Tea is the South Carolina State Hospitality Beverage.
South Carolina State Gemstone
Amethyst
The Amethyst is a beautiful purple stone which makes gorgeous jewelry. It is a purple or violet variety of quartz which is used to make beautiful jewelry. It is the birthstone for the month of February.
Learn More About The Amethyst
from Lensmaster Rayjays
Amethyst Heart Shaped Necklace
1.95 cttw Genuine Heart Shaped Amethyst Pendant in 925 Sterling Silver
Amazon Price: $149.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
South Carolina State Snack Food
Boiled Peanuts
Every year at Pendleton's Spring Jubilee, I have to get a bag of Boiled Peanuts. My dad loved them and so do I. Boiled Peanuts are a very special treat. My husband will usually cook up a pot of boiled peanuts at least once a year and share them with friends. He uses Sea Salt to season them. Our daughter cooks hers in the Crook Pot and they are also very good. Boiled Peanuts Available in a can
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Margaret Holmes, Green Boiled Peanuts, 6lb Can
Amazon Price: $14.00 (as of 02/16/2012)
Lensmaster greenkat writes about Boiled Peanuts
Learn how to boil peanuts from greenkat
South Carolina State Lowcountry Handcraft
Sweet Grass Basket
Sweet Grass Basket
I am fortunate to own one Sweet Grass Basket. It was given to me by a friend before she died.
Years ago you could pick up these baskets for a very reasonable price but now that the art has been recognized for what it is, they are rather expensive but well worth it. I love to watch the basket makers when we are in Charleston. It is truly an art.
The baskets come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Sweet Grass Baskets Shown on ETV on The Road in South Carolina
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South Carolina Sweet Grass Baskets
The Story
Sweetgrass Baskets and the Gullah Tradition (SC) (Images of America)
Amazon Price: $13.68 (as of 02/16/2012)
South Carolina State Music
The Spirtual
I don't know many people who don't enjoy hearing a beautiful Spiritual sung.
Enjoy Listening to Spirituals
Wade in the Water, Vol. 1: African-American Spirituals: The Concert Tradition
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
Quiz on South Carolina State Symbols
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The SCIway News is now featuring a state symbol in each issue
South Carolina Information Highway
- SCIway News
- SCIway is a great resource for all South Carolinians and their SCIway News is a great newsletter to receive in your email. If you don't subscribe, you might want to check it out.
South Carolina Links
- South Carolina Hall of Fame
- Located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
- Camden Military Academy
- Located in Camden, South Carolina
- South Carolina Botanical Garden
- Located at Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina
- South Carolina Railroad Museum
- Located in Fairfield County, South Carolina
- Abbeville Opera House
- Located in Abbeville, South Carolina
- South Carolina Tobacco Museum
- Located in the city of Mullins, South Carolina
- South Carolina State Museum
- Located in Columbia, South Carolina
- Charleston Museum
- Located in Charleston, South Carolina
- South Carolina Aquarium
- Located in Charleston, South Carolina
- Discover South Carolina
- Official Tourism Site for the State of South Carolina
South Carolina Songbirds and Shore Birds
by South Carolina Group Lensmaster ElizabethJeanAllen
Lenses About South Carolina
by South Carolina Group Lensmasters Oniyagi,Janiece,Joan4, and mbgphoto
Five Geologic Regions of South Carolina
South Carolina has five geologic regions
the Blue Ridge, the Piedmont, the Sandhills, the Coastal Plain, and the Coastal Zone.
These regions are filled with Cities and Towns which are filled with wonderful people known as South Carolinians.
Enjoy these lenses about South Carolina Cities, Towns and Places of Interest.
the Blue Ridge, the Piedmont, the Sandhills, the Coastal Plain, and the Coastal Zone.
These regions are filled with Cities and Towns which are filled with wonderful people known as South Carolinians.
Enjoy these lenses about South Carolina Cities, Towns and Places of Interest.
South Carolina Places You Might Want To Visit!
Swamp Rabbit Trail by Linkerjpatrick
Francis Beidlerforest by ElizabethJeanAllen
North Myrtle Beach Flea Market by Joan4
Carowinds Theme Park by Joan4
Camp Old Indian by Linkerjpatrick
Francis Beidlerforest by ElizabethJeanAllen
North Myrtle Beach Flea Market by Joan4
Carowinds Theme Park by Joan4
Camp Old Indian by Linkerjpatrick
Some of Our Coastal Towns
by South Carolina Group Lensmasters
Georgetown by Chrisadams
Charleston, Murrells Inlet, Johns Island, and Seabrook Island by Joan4
Charleston, Murrells Inlet, Johns Island, and Seabrook Island by Joan4
Other South Carolina Cities and Towns
Joan4 is a Squidoo Giant and has made over 100 lenses. She does a great job of writing about our South Carolina Cities and Towns. Here are a few of her lenses. She also happens to be my sister.
My Hometown of Pendleton, South Carolina
by Ohme
South Carolina Government
Official Website for the State of South Carolina
State of South Carolina Official Website
Governor - Governor Nikki Haley
Lieutenant Governor - Lt. Governor Ken Ard
Speaker of the House - Bobby Harrell
President Pro Tempore - Glenn F. McConnell
Chief Justice of the SC Supreme Court - Chief Justice Jean Hoefer Toal
State of South Carolina Official Website
Governor - Governor Nikki Haley
Lieutenant Governor - Lt. Governor Ken Ard
Speaker of the House - Bobby Harrell
President Pro Tempore - Glenn F. McConnell
Chief Justice of the SC Supreme Court - Chief Justice Jean Hoefer Toal
South Carolina Group Lensmaster citizengovernor Writes About Our U.S. Senator Lindsay Graham
United States Senator Lindsey Graham Opens Regional Office In Pendleton
South Carolina Authors
Lenses Written About Some of Our Very Talented South Carolina Authors
Have you written a Squidoo Lens about a South Carolina Author? Let me know in the comments section and I will add it here. Thank you.
Thank you, Evelyn_Saenz
This lens was chosen as the best lens for learning about the Southern States and is featured on Evelyn_Saenz's lens "50 States".
Lensmaster Stargazer Tells About The South Carolina Tartan in This Lens
I heart South Carolina on CafePress
South Carolina Digital Library
powered by Youtube
South Carolina Lighthouses
by mbgphoto
This wonderful lens is a member of our South Carolina Group.
Ohme's Zazzle Shop offers South Carolina Merchandise
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VillaDejaBlue
Jan 6, 2012 @ 10:39 pm | delete
- Nice lens.
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Deenasmith32520
Dec 23, 2011 @ 12:50 pm | delete
- Great lens! I love all the info! I have been looking at real estate in Charleston SC because my husband recently found a new job there and I just love reading info like this. I am trying to learn all I can before we go and I really appreciate people who take the time to share their wealth of knowledge with me! I really appreciate it!
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debnet
Nov 1, 2011 @ 1:43 pm | delete
- I know very little about the American states so this was helpful in educating me on your state! I think the closest I've been to South Carolina is Rayleigh Durham airport when I was en route to Miami. Nice people there :)
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Evelyn_Saenz
Jun 13, 2011 @ 7:48 am | delete
- I have been trying to remember the state birds so I just had to stop by again to visit the Carolina Wren. What a cute little bird!
Thanks for teaching me about South Carolina. :)
Blessed by a SquidAngel:)
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Evelyn_Saenz
Jun 13, 2011 @ 7:48 am | delete
- I have been trying to remember the state birds so I just had to stop by again to visit the Carolina Wren. What a cute little bird!
Thanks for teaching me about South Carolina. :)
Blessed by a SquidAngel:)
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Jewelsofawe
May 29, 2011 @ 5:51 pm | delete
- This is a great way to learn about South Carolina! Blessing it!
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LovingSC
Mar 21, 2011 @ 4:25 pm | delete
- Great to read that from you. You collect all the sites on internet talking httabout South Carolina. That's great! Hope to see soon my site for lovers of South Carolina:
http://www.lovingsc.com
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southcarolinaweb
Nov 13, 2010 @ 9:01 am | delete
- Great lens, I love SC!
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southcarolinaweb
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- Great lens, I love SC!
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Carolina Whimsy
Oct 3, 2010 @ 8:54 am | delete
- I just love the site!! So nice to see others that are so proud of the state we call home!
http://carolinawhimsy.weebly.com
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Sheila Sellers
Aug 6, 2010 @ 8:00 am | delete
- When I taught school in Charleston in 1964, we used the book, Gateway to S. C. Seeing this book brought back old memories!! A great lens!!
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poddys
Aug 6, 2010 @ 12:57 am | delete
- Wow Wow and just Wow! I never knew that there were so many state emblems, and this is just an amazing lens. So much information here, you could read it and practically be a state resident. Great work.
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resabi
Jul 8, 2010 @ 6:32 pm | delete
- Terrific lens, jampacked with an impressive array of information. Naturally, i just lensroll this to my Quirky State Symbols lens!
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PalmettoTrading Jul 8, 2010 @ 2:18 pm | delete
- This is a great South Carolina lens! A ton of great information. I'll be linking to it from my other South Carolina themed lenses.
Palmetto T-Shirts at Palmetto Trading
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- Nice lens! South Carolina sounds like a great place to live.
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Thank you, Janusz
The nice blue spacers on this lens were taken from Janusz's lens which is featured here. He is so generous with his graphics and I certainly appreciate it.
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I think it is important to know your state and national symbols is important. I hope this lens will help readers to know the South Carolina Symbols
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