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1
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Where was South Carolina’s first state house located?

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Charleston (built in the 1750s)

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When did they decide to build a second state house, where?

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1786, Columbia

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What happened to the remains of the first state house?

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The remains of the first state house are now incorporated into the Charleston County Courthouse

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When was the second state house built?

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1790

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Why did they need to build a third (our current) state house?

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As seen, plaster and firewood were highly flammable, we wanted our state house to be safe, the second house was also too small for the growth of the city.

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When did who decide to build the 3rd and current state house?

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In 1850, the general assembly made the decision to build the new state house

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Where is the second state house commemorated on the grounds?

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Outside of the west wing, there is a head stone marking where the second state house lie

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When was the second state house destroyed, how?

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The second state house was burnt down Feb. 17, 1865 (along with 1/3 of the city) by Sherman and his troops during the civil war

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When and how was the first state house destroyed?

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In 1788 a fire started in the senate chambers, burning the first state house down.

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Why did they want to move the state capitol from Charleston to Columbia? (3 main reasons)

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-Charleston was far, Columbia is a more central location for legislators to travel to
-Columbia had more rivers and waterways for trade
-Columbia would be a fresh start, this would be the first city created with intent to be a state capitol

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What is most of the building constructed of?

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Blue granite (our state stone), from quarries nearby the Congaree river

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Where is the marble from that makes up the floors?

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The white marble is from Elberton, Georgia (the “granite capitol of the world”) and the Pink and Grey are from Tennessee

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Where is the brick from?

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Red clay brick made in Columbia

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The columns on the front portico are what?

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Monolithic (built from a singular piece of granite), each one is about 32 tons, they are the largest monolithic columns on a public building in the US.

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Through what time period was the 3rd state house built?

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They began in 1855, finished in 1907. 52 years (52 stairs)

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What do the 6 bronze stars represent?

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During the war when Sherman and his troops came through, they shot 10 cannon balls from near the Congaree. 6 of the cannon balls hit the unfinished state house.

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How many columns are on the front portico?

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22 (blue granite)

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18
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How many steps lead up the north side of the building?

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52

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What area is the most preserved part of the building?

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the lower lobby

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When were the first and only major renovations to be made to the current SH?

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1990s

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What were the three main projects of the 90s renovations for the lower lobby?

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-painting the brick white to create more light flow on the lower level
-removing the two large mahogany doors that blocked off each of the wings
-adding white marble tile to the wings
BONUS (the moved the entrance from the second level to the first level for accessibility and security)

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22
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Who is housed in the east wing?

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The lt. governor, Pamela Evette

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23
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How many terms are Lt. Gov. and Gov. allowed?

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2 four year terms, just like the president

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Who is housed in the west wing?

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Governor Henry Mcmaster

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Why will gov. Henry McMaster be significant?

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He took over two years of Nikki Haleys term when she went to the federal gov’t, allowing him to serve for 10 years when he finishes his 2 full terms.

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What are the staircases made of? What is the gold detailing on them?

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The staircases are made of cast iron, the gold detail is yellow jessamine, our state flower.

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27
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What was the most important part of the renovations to the 90s

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Installing seismic isolators, over 120 under the basement

28
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How do seismic isolators work?

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They allow the building to move from side to side in the case of earthquakes, instead of crumbling down

29
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What was the other major project of the 90s renovations? (upstairs)

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They replaced the dome in the 90s, still copper, just new.

30
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How many senators are there? How many districts?

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46 and 46

31
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How is the senate sat?

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Republicans on the right, democrats on the left. Both sides are sat based on seniority (longest serving in the front). The overflow of republicans has to sit on the back of the left side

32
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How are the president of the senate and speaker of the house designated?

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-clothed in royal purple robes during session
-they stand behind the rostrum during the session

33
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how does the senate vote?

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voice vote, “aye” or “no”

34
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What is the senate desk made of?

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British Honduras Mahogany

35
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When was the original state sword stolen?

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1941, it was the oldest relic dating back to 1704 (still lost)

36
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Where did the current state sword come from?

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It was a gift from British Ambassador Lord Halifax, 1951

37
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How many law making days are there per year?

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100

38
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When does the session begin and end?

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The 2nd Tuesday of January-2nd Thursday of May (only in session tues-thurs of the week)

39
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Where can the public view sessions?

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In the gallery above the house and senate, or online at scstatehouse.gov

40
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What is shown on the “arms side” of the state seal (front)

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A palmetto tree on a shore, representing ft. Moultrie, represents the British fleets defeat by the colonists during the revolutionary war.

41
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What is shown on the reverse side of the state seal?

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A woman walking and covered in swords and daggers, represents hope and overcoming danger

42
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What does Animis Opibusque Parati mean?

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Prepared in mind and resources

43
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What does Dum Sprio Spero mean?

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While I breathe, I hope. (found on newer SC license plates)

44
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How many representatives are in the house?

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124

45
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How long are senators terms?

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4 year unlimited

46
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How long are representatives terms?

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2 year unlimited

47
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How is the House of reps seated?

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It is done by a lottery, they choose every election year (they usually try to sit by counties)

48
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How do representatives vote?

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They vote with the small buttons on their desk, their answer is displayed on the screens on each side of the room.

49
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What does the sword represent

A

The senate chamber

50
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What does the state mace represent?

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The house of representatives

51
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When and where was the mace created? By who?

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In London, 1756, silversmith Magdalen Feline

52
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Why was the mace created?

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As a symbol of Britains authority over the colonies, when we separated and became our own, we bought it from them.

53
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What was the purpose of the SC state law library

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was used to hold books of every session before everything was put in digital archives.

54
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what important dates are on the arms side of the state seal?

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March 26 1776 : The date South Carolina officially became its own colony , July 4 1776: the date the 13 colonies separated from great Britain (Decl of Ind.)

55
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What is the current use of the SC state law library?

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It is now used as a joint conference room between the senate and house so they may convene about decisions.

56
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Where is the only original chandelier left in the state house?

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The chandelier in the law library

57
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How many pieces is the mosaic over the upper lobby?

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about 37,000 pieces.

58
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When was the ordinance written?

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First Baptist church, just down the road in 1860

59
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Who is Emily Geiger?

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Emile Geiger was a Patriot VOLUNTEER messenger during the American Revolutionary War. Captured by Loyalists whilst on a mission to deliver a message on behalf of General Greene. Geiger ate the written message. Upon release, she verbally delivered the letter to its recipient.

60
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Who is John C. Calhoun?

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States rights guy, VP, secretary of state, congressman, senator. (from SC)

61
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What happened to the corners of the Calhoun statue?

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During the renovations, while being lifted by crane, the statue fell and the base slid down the front steps.

62
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What is the difference between the original sword and ours now?

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the original sword was a flamborge, but plain sword. Our current sword is straight-edge and has our state seal and flower on it.

63
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For how much was the mace bought for? How much is it worth now?

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We bought it for 90 guineas, it is now upraised as priceless.

64
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what important painting is in the senate antechamber?

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one of the only paintings depicting an African American in war. It depicts battle of cowpens in revolutionary war.

65
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Who was Mary Mcleod Bethune?

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Educator, Activist, Administrator, and south carolinian. National Youth Administration, she was the first African American woman to serve as head of a federal agency. She also founded Bethune-Cookman College.

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