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Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777

SC History Center 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia

The South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) announces a traveling exhibit highlighting some of the most-important documents from the early years of the American Revolution: Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777. On display will be the 1775 Articles of Association for the District East of the Wateree, the South Carolina Constitution of […]

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Hometown Heroes: Celebrating 250 Years of American Service

Fort Mill History Museum 107 Clebourne St., Fort Mill

Join the Fort Mill History Museum for a Memorial Day service to honor Fort Mill veterans and experience the grand opening of a temporary military exhibit, which will feature stories and artifacts from Fort Mill veterans. The exhibit will run from May 21 - August 1, 2026. The museum will be open from 5:00 - […]

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Downtown Newberry Story Walk: “A Spy Called James”

Historic Downtown Newberry Main Street, Newberry

Newberry County First Steps Story Walk, "A Spy Called James". Follow the story of James Armistead Lafayette, African American Patriot Double-Agent, during the American Revolution, based on the book by […]

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Ongoing

SC250 Palmetto Display

South Carolina State Library 1500 Senate Street, Columbia

This year, the South Carolina State Library partnered with the South Carolina Relic Room and Military Museum for Revolutionary War Day, which highlights South Carolina’s rich Revolutionary War history and the many battles fought here, including Ninety Six, Sullivan’s Island, Camden, Kings Mountain, and Cowpens. The fighting produced heroes whose names we still recall, such […]

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Speaker Series

The Cherokee County Museum Cherokee County Museum, gaffney

Cherokee Historical & Preservation Society will be hosting speakers lecturing on topics related to the American Revolution. The speakers include Rick Wise (Revolutionary War 101), Kathryn Smith (George Washington's 1791 […]

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Revolutionary South Carolina: A Photographic Journey by Marie and Eddie Goff

South Carolina State Library 1500 Senate Street, Columbia

The State Library commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War through a photography exhibit titled “Revolutionary South Carolina: A Photographic Journey by Marie and Eddie Goff”. The exhibit is a collection of photographs highlighting historic places that shaped South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. Seen through the lens of Marie and Eddie […]

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Robe à la Française Worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney

Robe à la Française Worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney
The Charleston Museum 360 Meeting Street, Charleston

Visit the Museum for a rare opportunity to view the robe à la français worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney from the Museum’s historic textiles collection in Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775 – 1783 in the Historic Textiles Gallery. This exquisite gown was conserved thanks to fundraising efforts by the Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter of the National […]

Greenwood County Sestercentenniel 250 Speaker Series

Greenwood Museum 106 Main Street, Greenwood

Sponsored by: Greenwood County 250 Coalition & The Greenwood Museum A four event speaker series of key events, people, and places in the Old Ninety Six District now located in or near Greenwood County. 1 - June 8 Andrew Williamson & Whitehall -- — Wade Harrison 2 - June 15 Francis Salvador & Cornacre- — […]

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Captain Henry Felder portrayed by Clarence Felder

Abbeville Opera House 100 Court Square #102, Abbeville

Abbeville Opera House 100 Court Square #102, Abbeville, SC 29620 https://historycomesalive.org/ FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at 1 pm. Captain Henry Felder (Hans Henrich Felder) was born in Switzerland and immigrated to South Carolina in 1735 at age nine with his […]

The First Oval Office Project

College of Charleston Addlestone Library 205 Calhoun St, Charleston

Step into the tent where it happened with a reproduction of General George Washington's Revolutionary War tent, the office and sleeping quarters that he used as the command center of the Continental Army. Join us on Friday, June 12, as the College Libraries hosts a private reception for The First Oval Office Project, featuring a […]

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