Friends, colleagues, and admirers of the late Charles Baxley in South Carolina are grieving the loss of a brilliant scholar and passionate preservationist of Southern history. His death has emptied many hearts. Those fortunate enough to have known Charles mourn his passing while remembering his unfaltering commitment to honoring South Carolina’s rich Revolutionary War history and his important contributions to our understanding of the American Revolution’s southern campaigns.
Charles Baxley, a scholar, researched and understood the Southern Campaigns in great detail, shedding light on this crucial period in American history. His academic work reflected his deep interest in the topic, which he pursued to bring attention to the underappreciated parts of the Revolutionary War that occurred in the Southern colonies. Charles gained the esteem and awe of his contemporaries and historians for his unparalleled mastery of the subject.
Charles Baxley was not only an accomplished scholar, but he also played an active role in efforts to promote and preserve South Carolina’s Revolutionary War legacy. As the head of the South Carolina 250 committee, he was instrumental in preparing for and carrying out educational programs and commemorative events to recognize the state’s role in the American Revolution. During this turbulent time in American history, his leadership and foresight were crucial in bringing attention to the pivotal role that South Carolina played.
The influence of Charles Baxley on the history of the Revolutionary War in South Carolina is truly immense. His leadership, scholarship, and unfaltering commitment have made an everlasting impression on American history and encouraged others to carry on his work.
Along with his involvement with the South Carolina 250 committee, Charles has always been an advocate for the preservation and promotion of the region’s cultural and historical legacy through his support of the Southern Revolutionary War Institute and Culture & Heritage Museums. He worked to preserve South Carolina’s Revolutionary War history for generations to come through his charitable giving and advocacy.
The loss of him is tragic and will be felt by everyone who knew him, but he will be remembered by the innumerable lives he touched and the lasting impact he had. The fact that Charles Baxley’s contributions to the history of South Carolina’s Revolutionary War will be remembered and treasured forever brings comfort to his friends, colleagues, and admirers as they gather to mourn his loss.
He may be physically gone, but the memories of those who were lucky enough to call him a friend and the stories told about him will endure forever. His advocacy, scholarship, and love of Southern history will live on in the memories of Charles Baxley, who will be greatly missed, but who left an impression that will be felt for years to come.
