Ft. Sumter, South Carolina

This is where the Civil War began. We took a boat to the island fort, where important battles were fought.

Congaree Swamp, South Carolina

Congaree is a very old swamp where cypress, red maple and other types of trees grow. We went on a ranger-led walk along the boardwalk. I learned about the importance of preserving our natural places. I found some litter -a green bottle. I picked it up and put it in a recycle bin at the end of our walk.

Kings Mountain, South Carolina

An important battle of the Revolutionary war was fought on King's Mountain. This is where the tide turned.

Cowpens Battlefield, South Carolina

This is a Revolutionary War battlefield where the brave militia fought the British.

Carl Sandburg Home, North Carolina

I visited the mountain home of a hardworking poet, author, newspaperman.