First Lady of South Carolina

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The First Lady of South Carolina is the honorary title traditionally given to the governor’s spouse, who often serves as a public hostess and participates in ceremonial, charitable, and community activities across the state.

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instanceOf ceremonial position
honorary title
appliesToJurisdiction South Carolina NERFINISHED
appointedBy marriage to the Governor of South Carolina
country United States of America
followedBy First Lady of the next governor’s administration
hasCharacteristic non-constitutional role
traditionally non-partisan role
unelected position
unpaid position
hasDuty engaging with community organizations
hosting official functions at the Governor’s Mansion
representing the state in ceremonial events
supporting charitable causes
hasGenderRestriction traditionally female
inception 18th century
isStatusOf spouse of the sitting governor
locatedInTheAdministrativeTerritorialEntity Columbia, South Carolina NERFINISHED
officeHolderRole participant in ceremonial activities
participant in charitable activities
participant in community activities
public hostess of the Governor’s Mansion
partOf Government of South Carolina NERFINISHED
positionHeldBy spouse of the Governor of South Carolina
precededBy First Lady of the previous governor’s administration
residence South Carolina Governor’s Mansion NERFINISHED
termLength concurrent with governor’s term
usedFor promotion of social initiatives
public outreach
support of statewide charitable campaigns

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Theodosia Burr Alston positionHeld First Lady of South Carolina