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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 […]
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 […]
The siege of Charleston was the longest formal siege of the Revolution. Learn about Charleston’s defenses, how the British overcame them, and how to fire a cannon. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Charleston Museum is hosting a series of family programs called Revolutionary Sundays throughout […]
This family friendly event will give visitors a chance to view the SC State Museum Traveling Exhibit "The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina" as well as Revolutionary War era artifacts on loan from local collectors. There will also be colonial era games for children to play and snacks. The exhibit is free to the […]