About this episode

This episode explores the historical significance of the Spanish colony of Santa Elena on Parris Island.

“S“ is for Spanish. On a monument at the tip of Parris Island, a tile plaque proclaims, “Aqui estuvo España” (“Here was Spain”). The plaque refers to the colony of Santa Elena, located at this site (1566 to 1587).

People in this episode

Host: Walter Edgar

Topics covered

• Spanish history
• colonial history
• South Carolina
• Parris Island
• Santa Elena

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Parris Island, Santa Elena, Spain

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