The Historic Table

02/22/2026

The latest installment of my articles on South Carolina’s significant impact of the Revolutionary War is in today’s Post and Courier.

The SC battle that turned the Revolutionary War — and how Cowpens was won

The impact of American victory at the Battle of Cowpens in South Carolina set the path to inevitable victory in the American Revolution. Here’s why.

02/11/2026

In case you missed it!

On your weekend stroll downtown or your morning coffee run, you may walk right past places with a story that helped build our nation.

02/10/2026

If you’re bored tomorrow morning with nothing else to do, I’ll be appearing on Live5’s Palmetto Life show sometime between 9:00 and 10:00 am. We taped it last week, and I give the host of the show, Emilie Zuhowski, a little mini Revolutionary War tour. It was freezing that day, and my lips were cold, so I hope you can understand me! 😜 They wanted it to be casual and seem live, so we only did one take at each location! I’ll post the link in the comments of the actual segment when that becomes available. If you’re bored tomorrow morning with nothing else to do, I’ll be appearing on Live5’s Palmetto Life show sometime between 9:00 and 10:00 am. We taped it last week, and I give the host of the show, Emilie Zuhowski, a little mini Revolutionary War tour. While I’m looking for a location, I’m doing tours for Bulldog Tours, and they’ll be debuting a Revolutionary War tour very soon. It was freezing that day, and my lips were cold, so I hope you can understand me! 😜 They wanted it to be casual and seem live, so we only did one take at each location! I’ll post the link in the comments of the actual segment when that becomes available .

Impress your Valentine with beautiful blooms at Keepsakes FloristKeepsakes Florists on James Island provides fresh arrangements and local products for last-minute shoppersBy Palmetto Life Web Staff February 06, 2026 at 11:46 am EST

01/27/2026

Doesn’t seem cheap to me. It sounds delicious! A little skimpy on the meat maybe. This is also a very specific receipt for the 18th century. Usually there’s a lot more interpretation needed.

On your next snowy day, consider making this Receipt for a Cheap Soup from our collections! By using seasonal ingredients, this 1778 meat-and-vegetable soup recipe promises that for just a penny a serving, one can make “a very wholesome and pleasant food, and will serve very well at the Tables of the Rich, as well as the Poor.” The soup is made of half a pound of meat, split peas, turnips, Jerusalem artichokes, potatoes, onion, and celery, with oatmeal, flour, or ground rice to thicken. You can elevate the dish with warming spices or herbs.

Although this broadside was published for use in training camps of the British army, it reflects the new ideas about a healthful diet that were also circulating in American camps during the Revolutionary War.

01/19/2026

The latest installment I’ve written of the great impact South Carolina had on the outcome of the Revolutionary War. In this one, I reflect on events in which we’ve already celebrated the 250th, and even 260th anniversary.

With 250th anniversary of the American Revolution coming in 2026, much had already happened in SC

South Carolina's pivotal role in the Revolutionary War started before the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding and how the war played out here.

12/29/2025

The first of many articles I’m writing for the Post and Courier in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Revolution was published today!

Gadsden Flag, with iconic yellow field, coiled rattlesnake and ‘Don't Tread On Me’ inscription, created by Charlestonian in 1775 during Revolutionary War.

12/20/2025

12/19/2025

Segment 2 are a couple of historic Charleston Christmas stories.

Mike Hebb from The Historic Table talks about how Charleston used to celebrate the holidays.

12/19/2025

I appeared on 2 segments on Live5 News’ great show Palmetto Life this morning. Here’s the first one on historic Christmas sweets.

Mike Hebb from The Historic Table shares what festive desserts Charlestonians enjoyed in the 18th and 19th centuries.

12/18/2025

Friends, I’ll be appearing tomorrow, Friday, December 19th, 2025 on Channel 5’s wonderful show Palmetto Life. I’ll appear in two segments, where we’ll discuss holiday sweets, and I’ll tell some Charleston Christmas stories. Tune in at 9:00 am, if you can.