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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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

Art Of Independence SC

Old Exchange Building 122 East Bay Street, Charleston

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 […]

admission to Old Exchange Building

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 […]

Free
Ongoing

American Voices: Lost and Found

Sigal Music Museum 516 Buncombe St., Greenville

A SC250 exhibition in celebration of American musical life and the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution What did the early days of America sound like? This exhibition takes you […]

$6

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 […]

Free

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 […]

Free

American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum Takes You from Front Lines to Home Fronts

Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville

From 1775-1783, Patriots and Loyalists engaged in ongoing skirmishes and all-out battles as the American Revolution spread throughout the 13 Colonies until the tide of war turned in favor of the Patriots during the 1778-1781 Southern Campaign. And while these battles draw most of the attention, daily life among citizens and non-combatants continued on the […]

$2 – $14

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 […]

Free

March Through History

Lee County Public Library 200 N. Main Street, BISHOPVILLE

Scavenger hunt on Main Street Prizes donated by Lee County 250

Free

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 […]

Free

Backcountry Revolution Trail Grand Opening

Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad Street, Camden

Join us for the press conference and launch of the Backcountry Revolution Trail on June 23 at 10:00 AM at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center in Camden, South Carolina. This […]

Free

Exhibition: Voices of Revolution in South Carolina

South Carolina Historical Society 100 Meeting Street, Charleston

Featuring original manuscripts from the Historical Society’s collection and generous loans of fascinating artifacts from sister institutions across the state, the exhibition highlights the roles of all South Carolinians in […]

Free

South Carolina Historical Society Museum Open & Free

South Carolina Historical Society 100 Meeting Street, Charleston

Join us June 23–July 4 as the South Carolina Historical Society celebrates the 250th anniversary of Carolina Day and the Fourth of July with free museum admission, special exhibitions, pop-up […]

Free

Meet with a Revolutionary War Militiaman.

Anderson County Museum 202 East Greenville Street, Anderson

Living Historian Bill Williamson will be dressed and geared up like a Revolutionary War militiaman at the Anderson County Museum on June 23 at 5:30 PM. He portrays a militia […]

Free

Declaring Independence in Charleston: Text and Context

The Charleston Museum 360 Meeting Street, Charleston

The lecture is co-sponsored by The Huguenot Society of South Carolina and The Charleston Museum. The talk will celebrate the arrival and the spread of the news of the Declaration […]

FREE, Registration is encouraged.

“An Army Marches on its Stomach”

The Newberry Museum 1300 Friend St, Newberry

Lecture and demonstration of food preparation presented by Steven Knapp and Rachel Banks. Program focuses on the rations that were provided to the common soldier and the logistics involved with […]

Free