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 Anne Rockwell and illustrated by Floyd Cooper. Excellent children's activity, Story Walk features multiple story segments posted along downtown Main Street in Newberry, SC
Anniversaries - Commemorations
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Please join us at Ft. Motte as we celebrate the Women of South Carolina who made the Revolutions successful. In this extraordinary and historic year, we invite you and your family to a Saturday picnic celebrating the Founding Mothers of Revolutionary South Carolina! Experience the scenic hilltop high above the Congaree River, where Rebecca Motte […]
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Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with a Formal Ball in Thomas Jefferson's Honor!! The Ancestors Ball will be hosted by the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society (OEDGS) at the Aiken County Historical Museum, in Aiken SC. Attendees will be transported back to an evening of Patriotic splendor, period dancing, a southern dinner, a silent auction and […]
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Celebrate the 270th birthday of William Richardson Davie, Revolutionary War officer, statesman, and one of the region’s most notable historical figures. This special commemorative event will feature presentations exploring Davie’s life and legacy, including his military excursions along present-day Flat Rock Road during the American Revolution, Tivoli, the significance of the Davie Coat of Arms, […]
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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 the struggle for independence.
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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!
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Lecture and demonstration of food preparation presented by Steven Knapp and Rachel Banks. Program focuses on the rations that were provided to the common soldier and the logistics involved with sustaining an Army.
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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. Susan Harrison will be available to answer questions and give impromptu presentations on the book.
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Come cool off at the Historical Society’s Hydration Station on the Portico of the Fireproof Building! We'll be serving up refreshing mocktails alongside a few light, hands-on activities. Family-friendly & Free!
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See the original 1776 South Carolina Constitution, on generous loan from the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. Historians from SCDAH will be on-site to provide information and answer questions.
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As a part of America's 250th Anniversary, Bamberg County will dedicate a Revolutionary War monument on June 27th, 2026, at 11:00 am, bringing together community, military representatives, and guests for formal remarks and observances honoring the legacy of the Revolutionary War. The monument is based on careful research and presents the documented names of Revolutionary […]
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Program will include a quick overview of "Soldiers' sewing kits" and a display of Colonial era sewing notions. The Newberry Museum will conduct two 90-minute workshops teaching participants basic sewing skills: how to sew on a button; how to mend a hem; simple embroidery stitches. The workshops are offered free to adults and children over […]
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11 events,WKDK Radio 1240AM / 101.7FM: As part of Newberry's "Carolina Days" commemoration, WKDK will broadcast 1-minute segments about the American Revolution during its morning "Coffee Hour" program. "A Moment in History" will feature events that occurred in present-day Newberry County and the SC backcountry. Segments will run during the 9:00 am hour, from June 28 […]
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Celebrate Carolina Day with Drayton Hall In honor of Carolina Day and our country’s 250th anniversary, Drayton Hall Preservation Trust is pleased to welcome guests on June 28, 2026—free of charge. Step back in time with colonial games and demonstrations, meet our archaeologists and explore their latest discoveries, and visit our current excavation site—an extraordinary […]
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The SC250 Commission invites communities across South Carolina to commemorate our state’s pivotal role in securing America’s independence by ringing household, community, and church bells on Carolina Day and Independence Day of 2026. Join us in creating a chorus of commemoration across the state that honors our revolutionary heritage and enduring spirit of independence!
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Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Patriot victory over the British at the Battle of Sullivan’s Island. Learn about the heroic actions of the South Carolinians who bested the British, and try your hand at building a fort like the one on Sullivan’s Island! In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the […]
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Stop by the main branch of the Sumter County Library for an all-day Revolutionary War event. Make your own tote bag or button, follow an interactive Timeline, and participate in a period craft with the Sumter Museum.
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Compete in teams at the Main Branch of the Sumter County Library to create an uncrackable code using Revolutionary War techniques. Beware: The other team may be able to break your code!
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The Patriot is a 2000 American epic historical war film directed by Roland Emmerich and written by Robert Rodat. The film stars Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Joely Richardson, Jason Isaacs, Chris Cooper, and Tom Wilkinson. Set in Berkeley County, South Carolina, it follows Benjamin Martin (Gibson), an American colonist who is opposed to going to […]
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Celebrate Independence Day in downtown Fountain Inn at the Fountain Inn Fourth of July Spectacular, a community-wide celebration honoring the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. Main Street will be transformed into a festive, pedestrian-only event space featuring live music by Six One Five Collective from 6:00 PM until dark, followed by a spectacular fireworks […]
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The Philemon Waters Chapter, SAR and Jasper Chapter, DAR with the City of Newberry will be officially dedicating a monument to the Newberry County Patriots of the American Revolution in Memorial Park, Newberry, SC. This is a collaborative endeavor with the SAR, SAR, City of Newberry, Newberry County, and the Newberry County 250 Committee. This […]
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This event will celebrate the 250th as well as the 150th birthdays of Batesburg and Leesville. This celebration will feature games, presentations, living history, a pop-up museum, and music.
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Freedom Fest celebrates Independence Day by lighting up the heart of Downtown Laurens with live music, family fun, and a spectacular fireworks finale that’s bigger and brighter than ever before!!! Whether you're here for the food, the music, or the unbeatable party atmosphere, you won't want to miss the most exciting Independence celebration in the […]
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You're Invited to a Special 250th Anniversary Celebration! Join the Greenwood County 250 Coalition as we commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Declaration of Independence with a patriotic community gathering honoring our nation's founding ideals. 📅 Saturday, July 4, 2026 🕤 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Greenwood County Veterans Center, 106 Main Street […]
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Join the Abbeville County 250 Committee and the congregation of Trinity Church for a patriotic celebration of independence and Abbeville County's role in the American Revolution, with live music, historical readings, flag presentations, and re-enactors.
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The SC250 Commission invites communities across South Carolina to commemorate our state’s pivotal role in securing America’s independence by ringing household, community, and church bells on Carolina Day and Independence Day of 2026. Join us in creating a chorus of commemoration across the state that honors our revolutionary heritage and enduring spirit of independence! |
