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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 […]

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 and artifacts from Fort Mill veterans. The exhibit will run from May 21 - August 1, 2026. The museum will be open from 5:00 - […]

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 feature works that have been commissioned by the American Battlefield Trust and South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust for the Liberty Trail Project. The illustrations reflect […]

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

Revolutionary Ideas Symposium

Dock Street Theatre 135 Church St, Charleston

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 […]

$35 – $298
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 […]

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

Free

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

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- — […]

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 the struggle for independence.

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

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 […]

Researching SC Revolutionary War Patriots

Richland Library (Main) 1431 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC

Has the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country piqued your interest in researching your Revolutionary War-era ancestors? Join us in the Walker Local & Family History Center to […]

Free

Make Your Own Huswif Sewing Kit

Andrew Jackson State Park 196 Andrew Jackson Park Road, Lancaster

On Wednesday, June 24 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. join us for an enjoyable session of stitching while making a sewing accessory you will treasure for years to come. […]

$25

Chasing the Swamp Fox

Horry County Museum 805 Main Street, Conway

The 2026 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with Chasing the Swamp Fox. This film, part of the Carolina Stories Series by SCETV, details Francis Marion’s partisan campaigns during […]

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