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Charleston Time Machine

Charleston Time Machine

By: Nic Butler Ph.D.
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Dr. Nic Butler, historian at the Charleston County Public Library, explores the less familiar corners of local history with stories that invite audiences to reflect on the enduring presence of the past in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.All rights reserved World
Episodes
  • Episode 328: The British Withdrawal from Charleston Harbor, January 1776

    Episode 328: The British Withdrawal from Charleston Harbor, January 1776
    Sep 11 2026
    Lord William Campbell’s six-month struggle to uphold British authority in South Carolina collapsed during the final wintry days of 1775, but the tenacious royal governor did not concede defeat. His withdrawal to neighboring colonies in January 1776 marked a significant turning point in the colony’s path to political independence, and set the stage for a violent summer reunion on Sullivan’s Island.
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    29 mins
  • Episode 327: The American Raid on Sullivan's Island, 19 December 1775

    Episode 327: The American Raid on Sullivan's Island, 19 December 1775
    Aug 28 2026
    Episode 327: The American Raid on Sullivan's Island, 19 December 1775 by Nic Butler, Ph.D.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 326: The Flight of Sarah Izard Campbell, December 1775

    Episode 326: The Flight of Sarah Izard Campbell, December 1775
    Aug 14 2026
    Lady William Campbell, formerly Miss Sarah Izard, endured three months’ separation from her husband during the autumn of 1775, thanks to the collapse of British authority in the capital of South Carolina. When allies warned that she might become a rebel hostage, Sarah entrusted her life and that of her children to loyal confederates who helped spirit them out of Charleston under a moonless sky.
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    29 mins
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