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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 […]
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 […]
Revolutionary Art: A Depiction of the American Revolution in South Carolina is a display of 13 works of art depicting important battles and scenes of the American Revolution in South Carolina. Several important military officers and statesmen who served South Carolina during the Revolution are also represented. These paintings are reproductions of original works that […]
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 9:00 AM FORT MOTTE/FORT WATSON NARRATED TOURBradford Village Shopping Center, 697 Bass Drive, Santee. 12:00 NOON Box Lunch at Bell’s Marina $15 1:30 PM EUTAW SPRINGS BATTLEGROUND NARRATED TOURChurch of the Epiphany, 101 Porcher Ave., Eutawville.Tour will end by 3:30 and return to the church in Eutawville. SATURDAY: SEPTEMBER 5, 2026 […]
September 4 – Lexington & Concord Where did the phrase “the shot heard ‘round the world” come from? During this Homeschool Friday, we will be covering the early confrontations at Lexington and Concord. We’ll go over the facts before, during, and after, as we look at how they affected the unfolding situation throughout the colonies. […]
Before the festival begins, join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, reflection, and conversation with Joseph McGill Jr.—founder of The Slave Dwelling Project, public historian, author, preservationist, and nationally recognized storyteller. Gather around the fire as Joe shares powerful stories that connect us to the people, places, and history that continue to shape our […]