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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 […]
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 there — to the parlors, concert halls, and open fields where music helped shape a young nation’s identity. Through rare historic instruments from our world-class […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
This traveling exhibition examines the 1781 siege of Fort Motte, the excavation of the site, and the artifacts uncovered there. Fort Motte, located in present-day Calhoun County, South Carolina, was a British outpost during the Revolutionary War. Developed by the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, the exhibit examines the 1781 siege of […]
July 4th, 2026 may be over, but the 250 commemorations continue! This August is the 250th Anniversary of The Ring Fight, which was part of the Cherokee War of 1776. SC250’s FY27 Quarter 1 Commission Meeting, hosted by the Oconee County 250 Committee, will feature opportunities to learn and network with County 250 representatives, regional […]
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, visit Historic Brattonsville to venture back to the 18th century Carolina Piedmont. Along with domestic and trade skills from the period, historic interpreters will also lead tours and demonstrations of the military actions in the Backcountry of South Carolina. Timed Activities • Animal Feeding (10:30 […]
Colonization and the Great Wagon Road is the title of the first lecture Professor Eddie Lee will be hosting at the Chester County Main Library. If you would like to learn more about South Carolina history and Chester County, please join us on Saturday, August 22nd at 10:30 am.