SC250 Colonial Picnic
Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the SC250 Colonial Picnic, a free, family-friendly event held at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville — the very site of the Revolutionary War Battle of the Great Cane Brake!
Join us for an afternoon of living history, community, and celebration as we honor South Carolina’s role in the founding of our nation.
Guests will enjoy:
-Revolutionary War reenactors and living history demonstrations
-Interactive colonial activities, including fife & drum, quill writing, and tomahawk throwing
-Hayrides and educational tours to the Battle of the Cane Brake site
-Live music and local food trucks
-A colonial costume contest for adults and children
-Opportunities for youth engagement and community service
Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and loved ones, and experience a spring afternoon filled with history, patriotism, and connection.
This event is proudly hosted by the Nathanael Greene Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), with generous grant support from the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), National Social Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), as well as sponsorship from AVL Solutions.
