Cowpens National Battlefield holds a reenactment every year on the anniversary of the battle. We stopped by and spoke to some of the park staff and reenactors about Revolutionary history and some of their experiences.

Elder John Burch was featured in a PBS docuseries titled American Epic, detailing the early days of American musical recordings. We talk about his church in Cheraw, and how his choir would influence not just gospel music, but one of the greatest jazz musicians of the twentieth century. We also talk about how a priority for education has been passed down through the family, as well as uncover a few little known family facts.

You can listen to Elder John's music on Spotify and Apple Music.

A new branch of the family tree was discovered roughly five years ago. Stephanie and Kim detail their search for family history and how it lead them to a tiny crossroads called Mt Croghan.

Anne brings in Danielle Reid to talk about the early days of the US Supreme court. Also, South Carolina apparently couldn't help but get involved in everything, in the early days.

A reading of the Declaration of Independence.

*Note: Some alterations have been made to the text, but only in cases of words that have fallen out of use. These alterations in no way change the meaning of the text, and are only an attempt to make it more accessible.