1. In 1861, the Confederate Constitution was officially adopted in Montgomery, Alabama, marking the birth of the Confederate States of America. South Carolina, one of the first states to secede from the Union, played a significant role in the formation of the Confederacy.

2. On February 11, 1924, the Charleston Symphony Orchestra held its first concert. Founded by a group of local musicians, the orchestra has since become one of the oldest and most respected orchestras in the Southeast.

3. In 1973, the South Carolina House of Representatives ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, making it one of 34 states to do so. The ERA, which sought to guarantee equal legal rights for all Americans regardless of gender, ultimately fell short of the required number of ratifications and was never added to the U.S. Constitution.

4. On February 11, 2018, the Winter Olympics came to South Carolina. Well, sort of. The city of Greenville hosted the USA Curling Arena National Championships, featuring athletes from across the country competing in the unique sport of curling on a hockey rink.

5. In 2008, the South Carolina Aquarium unveiled its groundbreaking Sustainable Seafood Initiative, which aimed to promote responsible fishing practices and ensure the long-term health of the ocean's ecosystems. The initiative has since become a model for other aquariums and conservation organizations around the world.