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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 […]
Historical Artist/Illustrator Dale Watson's exhibit has moved from the Old Exchange Building in Charleston to the Camden Historical & Archives Museum. His depictions of battles and stories of the Revolutionary War are a collection of inspirations, commissions and projects for battles that were fought in SC . His work has been in the Ken Burns […]
5 days of programs, activities, unveilings, and more!
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 […]
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 […]
Join the Palmetto Trail for another guided battlefield tour at the historic Eutaw Springs battlefield. During this approximately one hour presentation, participants will learn about the Battle of Eutaw Springs, […]
Join us in creating a community art piece, where everyone will have a piece of the big picture!
The SC250 Executive Committee meets virtually on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM. For the best meeting experience, please ensure you have the latest version of Zoom […]
A panel of speakers will give short presentations on eleven of the known battles and skirmishes that took place from 1780 to 1782 in what is today, Newberry County: Brierly’s/Shirer’s Ferry, November 18, 1780; William’s Plantation/Mud Lick Creek, March 2, 1781; Dugan’s Place/Indian Creek, December 14, 1780; Camping Creek, April,1781; Clark’s Ford, April 3, 1781; […]