South Carolina Irish

Of All Countries None has Furnished the Province with so many Inhabitants as Ireland. Scarce a ship sailed from any of its ports for Charleston that was not crowded with men, women and children.

Since the colonization of South Carolina in 1670, Irish people have been instrumental in shaping the state's history. These humble Irish immigrants, overcoming a legacy of prejudice, soon became the heroes of Palmetto culture. The Palmetto State has a truly "lucky" past-Sullivan's Island is named aft...