1. St. Patrick's Day Parade Celebration in Charleston:
South Carolina has a rich Irish heritage and every year the city of Charleston celebrates St. Patrick's Day with a parade. This tradition has been going on for over two centuries now, and it is the largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the state. The parade usually features bagpipers, Irish dancers, Irish wolfhounds, and other attractions.

2. Birth of Elizabeth Evelyn Wright:
On March 17, 1872, Elizabeth Evelyn Wright was born in Talbotton, Georgia. She was the founder of Denmark Industrial School (now Voorhees College) located in Denmark, South Carolina. The school was established to provide education for African-American youths and is still in operation today.

3. The Battle of Guilford Courthouse:
On March 15, 1781, the British and American forces met in battle at Guilford Courthouse near present-day Greensboro, North Carolina. The battle resulted in a British victory but with heavy losses. This battle was significant because it played a crucial role in the final outcome of the Revolutionary War.

4. Charleston Fire of 1838:
On March 16, 1838, a massive fire destroyed over a thousand buildings in Charleston, South Carolina. The fire began in a store on East Bay Street and quickly spread, fueled by strong winds. It took several days for the fire to be brought under control, and the damage was estimated to be over $3 million.

5. The South Carolina Secession Convention:
On March 17, 1861, the South Carolina Secession Convention adopted the Ordinance of Secession, which declared the state's withdrawal from the United States. South Carolina was the first state to secede from the Union, and this event preceded the start of the Civil War. The convention was held at the First Baptist Church in Charleston, which is now known as the Secession House.