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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 […]

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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 Southern Tour), Aliene Humphries, Elizabeth Chew (Art and the American Revolution). Admission is free with funding in part from South Carolina Humanities.

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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 […]

“The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina” exhibit (“A Glorious Cause” series)

Georgetown County Library 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown

During June and July 2026, “The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina,” a traveling exhibit from the South Carolina State Museum, will be on free public display at the Georgetown Library (405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, SC 29440).  The exhibit will be located by the Circulation Desk during regular operating hours (Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. / […]

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 […]

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Walnut Grove Plantation Revolutionary War Adventure Day

Walnut Grove Plantation 1200 Otts Shoals Rd, Roebuck

The Palmetto Council, Scouting America has partnered with 6 historical sites throughout the counties our council serves (Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union, York, Lancaster and Chester) to bring students the opportunity to […]

$10

Founding Mothers of Revolutionary South Carolina

Fort Motte One Moye Lane, Ft Motte SC

Please join us at Ft. Motte as we celebrate the Women of South Carolina who made the Revolutions successful. In this extraordinary and historic year, we invite you and your […]

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Washington’s War Tent

College of Charleston Addlestone Library 205 Calhoun St, Charleston

Take a tour of this full-scale replica of George Washington's War Tent on Rivers Green at the College of Charleston June 13-14, 2026 (each day from 10:00am to 6:00pm). This […]

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Betsy Ross Tea

The Gallery Tea Room 1104 Caldwell Street, NEWBERRY

A themed full English Tea in Celebration of America's 250th anniversary! Soup, Salad, and a tier of tea sandwiches, scones, sweet breads, savories and petite desserts that will delight and […]

Ancestors Ball, A Night With Thomas Jefferson

Aiken County Historical Museum 433 Newberry St. SW, Aiken

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with a Formal Ball in Thomas Jefferson's Honor!! The Ancestors Ball will be hosted by the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society (OEDGS) at the Aiken County […]

$50

Captain Henry Felder portrayed by Clarence Felder

Greenville Tech Barton Campus Corner of S. Pleasantburg and E. Faris Road, Greenville

Greenville Tech Barton Campus — Corner of S. Pleasantburg and E. Faris Road, 29607. FREE Outdoor Show — Bring lawn seating. Before the event visit HistoryComesAlive.org for the exact location […]

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