THIS MONTH IN S.C. HISTORY: On Aug. 4, 1781, Col. Isaac Hayne executed in Charlestown
On the morning of Aug. 4, 1781, Col. Isaac Hayne was led from the Exchange building through the streets of Charlestown to meet his fate at the gallows. He chose to walk instead of ride in the wagon with his coffin. The night before, the coffin was …
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