South Carolina

DVD From the Sea Islands to the Upcountry, the state of South Carolina is the subject of this latest Discoveries?...America program. Step back in time on a guided tour by horse drawn carriage through the streets of old Charleston, learning about this regions' colorful history and architecture. Meet a couple of self-described basket cases (basket weavers), and learn how they produce one of Charleston's signatures... exquisite handmade sweet grass baskets. Step inside Circular Congregational Church and listen to the Magnolia Singers performing the spirituals of the Gullah tradition. Visit the coastal region and the Sea Islands, including Myrtle Beach and Hilton Head, home to many of the finest golf courses in the U.S. Take off on a dolphin-watching excursion and see the courtship ritual of the dolphins around Hilton Head. Ride aboard a shrimp boat with Captain Butch Hudson and his mate as they work to bring in their catch from the coastal waters. Explore the quintessential upcountry lifestyle in Edgefield, a community that has a strange knack of producing politicians.

DVD. Equitrekking. 30 Minutes. Equitrekking's Emmy nominated host and equestrian travel expert Darley Newman travels from the beaches to the mountains of North and South Carolina in this Equitrekking Carolinas, exploring the Biltmore Estate on horseback, Daufuskie Island and riding with Cherokee Tribal Members in the Great Smoky Mountains. There are over 100 miles of Appalachian trails surrounding the Biltmore Estate, which Darley explores on horseback, much as guests of George Vanderbilt would have during the Gilded Age. The Biltmore Equestrian Center focuses on natural horsemanship, which helps riders learn how to communicate with their equine partners. Darley sees some resident horses in training and learns why natural horsemanship is a powerful method of understanding horses. Next she checks out the thriving arts scene in downtown Asheville, before taking a lesson in rock climbing at Chimney Rock Park. Darley travels further West to meet up with Cherokee tribal members and examine the history of horses in Cherokee culture. Darley rides Tennessee Walking horses and goes fishing for trout in the Great Smoky Mountains. Finally, viewers step back in time to a small barrier island full of Southern charm and only accessible via ferry. Cantering along the wide, pristine beaches of Daufuskie Island is the perfect way to explore this small island off of Hilton Head Island, S.C. Darley learns about the island's original inhabitants, the Cusabo Indians, on a ride down dirt roads towards a maritime forest that was inhabited thousands of years ago by the Cusabo. Emmy nominated host and producer Darley Newman takes viewers to the best destinations to go horseback riding, exploring with local people to learn about history, culture and stunning wildlife and natural surroundings. Experience equestrian travel as expert Darley takes you riding on the beaches of Southern Spain, in a northern California Redwood Forest, the rainforest in Costa Rica or through the lush, green countryside of Ireland. For both arm-chair travelers and those preparing to take their equestrian adventure, Equitrekking transports viewers to exotic destinations on this Emmy Award winning travel series.

Finley-Holiday Films. DVD. All Regions A Tactical Masterpiece of the Revolutionary War. On January 17th, 1781 at the Battle of Cowpens, Brigadier General Daniel Morgan changed the course of the Revolutionary War with his resounding victory over Lt. Colonel Bloody Banastre Tarleton s British redcoats. Cowpens: A Battle Remembered depicts this dramatic conflict through the remembrances of one American militiaman who fought for Morgan. This historic event is commemorated today at Cowpens National Battlefield in South Carolina. DVD SPECIAL FEATURES ? 16:9 and 4:3 Versions ? Bonus Video - Ninety Six: A Frontier Crossroads ? Bonus Revolutionary War Parks Minute Man, Valley Forge and Yorktown. Cowpens National Battlefield Photo Gallery ? Cowpens National Battlefield Quiz

DVD. The Seasoned Traveler. 30 Minutes. The United States is fortunate to have two such classic and charming cities and so close together. Charleston and Savannah were both founded before the American Revolution. They were important then and they remain vibrant Southern belles even today. The Georgia and South Carolina cities are less than 100 miles apart and they are often compared, as adventurers visit both communities. As we discovered, there are some things the cities share but they are also unique and very different. While they have similarities, Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina, are very different from each other. Highlights of visits of these two "Southern Belles" include the cities' historical districts, their noteworthy museums of art and their interesting cemeteries. George Bauer, the Traveler, is a radio and television journalist with 30 years of experience. He's been a reporter and anchor on local stations and national networks in the United States and Great Britain. Now he has decided to change course and give in to a nagging desire--to travel and tell others about exciting places across the globe. The Seasoned Traveler is a unique series created especially for today's over-50 explorer. Award-winning broadcast journalist and travel aficionado George Bauer presents destinations and useful travel tips in a style that is informative, fast-paced and fun. The series caters to both the active explorer and the traveler who prefers a more relaxed pace.