South Carolina ETV's (SCETV) digital series Curiosity Trek! has returned for season 2. The six-episode season will release a new episode each Tuesday on SCETV’s digital platforms.
Curiosity Trek! tells the stories of historic people and events through the artifacts left behind. Hosted by Andrew Davis, the program highlights objects of significant historical value to South Carolina as well as some artifacts that may seem strange and bizarre from the state’s history. In each episode, Davis speaks with experts to showcase how the people tied to these objects may be gone, but their stories live on.
New episodes will be available to stream on the SCETV Facebook page, YouTube channel and in the SCETV App each week. Following each episode’s release, episodes will also be available to stream on the SCETV website, the PBS app and KnowItAll.org.
Curiosity Trek! is produced and hosted by SCETV’s Andrew Davis. Davis currently serves as a Digital Content Specialist for scetv.org and KnowItAll.org and has been part of SCETV’s team of creators since 2017. With a passion for history and his video production skills, Davis helps to create educational and entertaining digital content such as Carolina Snaps and History in a Nutshell.
Below is a glimpse into each episode of Curiosity Trek! season 2:
- Episode 1: “Faces of Fort Sumter” - According to legend, faces can be seen imprinted on two of Fort Sumter’s authentic battle flags which flew over the fort during the Civil War- The Union “Storm Flag” and the Confederate “Palmetto Guard Flag.”
- Episode 2: “John Dillinger’s Death Mask” - A death mask of infamous gangster John Dillinger can be found on display at the Florence County Museum. Stephen Motte and Cherish Thomas join Host Andrew Davis to discuss the background of this rather macabre artifact, and Dillinger’s ties to famous South Carolina FBI Agent Melvin Purvis.
- Episode 3: “A Letter from The Swamp Fox” - The Georgetown County Museum is proud to showcase an impressive piece of Revolutionary War history- A handwritten letter from Francis Marion, also known as “The Swamp Fox” to General Nathanael Greene.
- Episode 4: “Major Patrick Ferguson’s Cairn” - Visitors to Kings Mountain National Park may have noticed a grave marker with a massive pile of rocks on top of it. National Park Service Park Ranger Robert Holmes joins Host Andrew Davis to uncover the background of the Battle of Kings Mountain and why South Carolinians have periodically added stones on top of this grave marker ever since it was placed.
- Episode 5: “Ninety-Six National Historic Site” – National Park Service Park Ranger Adrian Stewart discusses the historic significance of two battles in the American Revolution and how the earthen “Star Fort” at Ninety-Six remains one of the best preserved examples of an original 18th century fortification.
- Episode 6: “Jerome Busbee's Haunted Work Cart (Adluh Flour)” - Jerome Busbee used his favorite work cart daily while employed at the Adluh Flour Company in the mid-20th century. According to legend, Busbee—rumored to have practiced Voodoo—took a spiritual hold of the cart after his death. It’s said that the cart mysteriously froze in place by unexplained forces.
QUOTES
“Curiosity Trek! continues to showcase the depth and richness of South Carolina’s history through stories that connect us to the people, events and cultures that shaped our state. Season 2 reflects SCETV’s ongoing commitment to highlighting South Carolina’s history and sharing knowledge about our wonderful state across both broadcast and digital platforms.” –SCETV President and CEO Adrienne Fairwell
“With each new season of Curiosity Trek!, we’re excited to push the boundaries of how we tell South Carolina’s stories online. This series continues to resonate with digital audiences by exploring the unusual and often untold aspects of our shared past.” –SCETV Director of Digital Tyora Moody
“Season 2 of Curiosity Trek! invites viewers to uncover fascinating stories behind artifacts that might otherwise go unnoticed. From eerie legends to revolutionary relics, we’re exploring how even the smallest objects can hold powerful connections to our history.” – Curiosity Trek! Host and Producer Andrew Davis
FAST FACTS
- South Carolina ETV’s digital series Curiosity Trek! has returned for season 2.
- The six-episode series tells the stories of historic people and events through the artifacts left behind.
- Curiosity Trek! is produced and hosted by SCETV’s Andrew Davis.
- Curiosity Trek! will be available to stream on the SCETV Facebook page, YouTube channel and in the SCETV App.
- Following each episode’s release, episodes will also be available to stream on the SCETV website and KnowItAll.org.
About South Carolina ETV and Public Radio
South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is the state's public educational broadcasting network. SCETV amplifies South Carolina voices, provides educational experiences and strengthens communities, while working toward creating a stronger, more connected and informed South Carolina. In addition to airing local programs, such as The Know Show, Making It Grow, and This Week in South Carolina, SCETV also presents multiple programs to regional and national audiences, including Books By The River, After Action, Reconnecting Roots, Reel South, Somewhere South, Yoga in Practice, Downing of a Flag and Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis.
Media Contact
Landon Masters
media@scetv.org
(803) 737-3337
