by Janet Hartman | Jun 18, 2026
Come meet the artist behind South Carolina’s seminal 250th art exhibit: Art of Independence SC. Dale Watson, a lowcountry local, has worked tirelessly to bring the history and legends of South Carolina’s past to life. The artist will be on site on June 20th from 10...
by Ashley Minelli | Jun 17, 2026
Celebrate Carolina Day with Drayton Hall In honor of Carolina Day and our country’s 250th anniversary, Drayton Hall Preservation Trust is pleased to welcome guests on June 28, 2026—free of charge. Step back in time with colonial games and demonstrations, meet our...
by Ashley Minelli | Jun 12, 2026
Local historical artist Dale Watson will have selected paintings on display at the Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon; 122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC May 30-July 7. The exhibit will feature works that have been commissioned by the American Battlefield Trust and...
by Janet Hartman | Jun 11, 2026
Join SC250 Charleston and the Charleston Literary Festival for Revolutionary Ideas: Origins, Contexts, and Legacies of American Independence, a two-day symposium at the historic Dock Street Theatre. Leading scholars and historians will explore the American Revolution...
by Janet Hartman | Jun 11, 2026
Explore South Carolina’s pivotal role in the Revolution through a display of original documents from the SCHS collections. Highlights include first-hand accounts of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island and a letter from Benjamin Franklin to Henry Laurens...