Salute to 250 Day
You are invited to “Salute to 250 Day” at the State Museum. This special day will celebrate the grand opening of our new major exhibition, American Battleground: South Carolina’s Revolution.
Through dramatic visuals, powerful artifacts and engaging multimedia, the exhibition traces South Carolina’s transformation from a thriving British colony to one of the Revolution’s most important battlegrounds. Guests will see well-known figures and moments alongside surprising, lesser-known stories that reveal how central the state was to the war and the nation that followed.
An interactive “Battle Stations” map brings the conflict to life, allowing guests to explore hundreds of battles and skirmishes across the state through technology and dynamic storytelling. The exhibition will also explore how the Revolutionary War shaped everyday lives. Patriots and loyalists. Lowcountry merchants and Backcountry farmers. Women, free and enslaved Black people, and Native communities. Their stories will reveal how the war meant different things to different people.
Guests can participate in hands-on activities including mini portraitures, stamping inspired by Thomas You, and bookbinding. Plus, enjoy a performance by Gallus Camerata and much more! Check out the webpage for more details.
