Research is currently being conducted on a history of the South Carolina Militia and National Guard. This project proposes to cover the history of the South Carolina Militia and National Guard from its beginning in 1670 until the present day -- over three hundred years of history for the Palmetto Soldiers. The plan is that the vast majority of the information will find its way into this web site. Hopefully, this effort will provide informaton and help to other scholars interested in the history and organization of the South Carolina Militia and National Guard. In addition, the decision was made to provide information on the State Troops, State Forces, State Volunteers and State Reserve organizations and units of South Carolina. A compilation of the Militia Laws of South Carolina since 1670 will be a part of this project. As the information is generated, it will be posted on this site. It will be revised and corrected as more information becomes available. Again, it will take some time, but eventually the bulk of the information that has been found will make its way into this site.

Links to Information and Militia & Guard Files

The South Carolina Historical Society

An excellent site and a wonderful resource for South Carolina History

The South Carolina Dept. of Archives & History

The new South Carolina History Center is superb and the staff is top notch, friendly, and generous with their time. A great place to conduct research.

The South Caroliniana Library

Another great place to reseach South Carolina's past. Excellent collection and a great staff.

The National Archives & Records Administration

Great place to prepare BEFORE conducting research at NARA.

US Army Military History Institute

A huge, broad collection of data that spans the gamut of US military history.

US Army Center for Military History

A good place to check frequently. A very nice site to just visit.

White Stars Black Shoulders

A short piece written for Black History Month 1998 on the first Black General Officers in the U.S. military: members of the South Carolina National Guard

South Carolina Artillery Units in the War of the Rebellion

This is a listing of the South Carolina artillery units in the War of the Rebellion. It will be updated periodically to reflect new or revised information on these units.

South Carolina Cavalry Units in the War of the Rebellion

This is a listing of the South Carolina cavalry units in the War of the Rebellion. It will be updated periodically to reflect new or revised information on these units.

South Carolina Infantry Units in the War of the Rebellion

This is a listing of the South Carolina infantry units in the War of the Rebellion. It will be updated periodically to reflect new or revised information on these units.

Local Designations of South Carolina Units in the War of the Rebellion

This is a listing of the local designations of South Carolina units in the War of the Rebellion. It will be updated periodically to reflect new or revised information on these units.

South Carolina Reserve and Miscellaneous Units in the War of the Rebellion

This is a listing of the South Carolina reserve and miscellaneous units in the War of the Rebellion. It will be updated periodically to reflect new or revised information on these units.