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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 […]

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 […]

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 events, and family-friendly activities at 100 Meeting Street! See you at the Fireproof Building!

Free

America 250th Hilton Head History Cruise

Vagabond Cruise with Heritage Library 149 Lighthouse Road, Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Revolutionary War History Cruise “Step Back Into 1776 Aboard Vagabond Cruise” Multi Date options Thursday June 25th, July 2, July 9, July 16 or July 30th Cruise Time: […]

$3 – $44.95

Kayaking Lynches River

Lee County Main St and Lee State Park, Bishopville

Kayaking at Lee State Park

Free

Carolina Days

Lee County Main St and Lee State Park, Bishopville

Various events across the county- festival/parade, state park, shops

Free

American History Event: Francis Marion at Snow’s Island

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

Join University of South Carolina Archaeologist, Steven D. Smith, for this exciting American history presentation. Dr. Steven D. Smith will discuss the history, archaeology, and legends surrounding Marion’s legendary Snow’s […]

FREE

Carolina Days!

BCLS's Daniel Island Library 2301 Daniel Island Dr, Daniel Island

A flyer to show all the programs for Carolina Days! Berkeley 250

Free

“The American Revolution Trivia Book: In Our Own Back Yard”

The Newberry Museum 1300 Friend St, Newberry

Book signing and meet the author at the Newberry Museum. "In Our Own Back Yard" by local author Susan Harrison is the perfect family book to celebrate America's 250th birthday. […]

Free

Friends of the Lexington County Museum Summer Lecture Series

Town of Lexington Municipal Complex 111 Maiden Lane, Lexington

The Friends of the Lexington County Museum organization is excited to announce a summer lecture series focusing on the American Revolution. These lectures will feature three different speakers who will […]

$40 – $100

Lyrics on the Lawn

The White Home 258 E. White Street, Rock Hill

Enjoy live music from The Revolutionaries — a Colonial music ensemble blending Bluegrass, traditional, and Celtic music. Featuring musicians from the Charlotte Folk Society dressed in colonial attire, their performance […]

Free