In 1956, Clemson College faced an existential threat as plans for the Hartwell Dam threatened to submerge vital campus lands. This podcast series uncovers the dramatic confrontation between progress and preservation as South Carolina’s most powerful figures grapple with a decision that could reshape the entire region’s future. Join us as we dive into the high-stakes political chess game that nearly erased Clemson as we know it today.
We want to give a special shout-out to Sean and the incredible team at Clemson’s Special Collections and Archives. They were so helpful to us. Thank you!
