Don't wait until Independence Day to celebrate! Go ahead and feel your state's pride when our patriots 249 years ago defeated a British fleet in Charleston harbor. On June 28, 1776, a heavily outnumbered and outgunned band of determined heroes on Sullivan's Island repulsed a powerful British invasion force to score the American's first major
The Charleston Museum and its historic houses are open on Independence Day. The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday, 12 to 5 pm. Heyward-Washington House: Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday, 12 to 5 pm (last audio tour begins at 4:15 pm). Joseph Manigault House: Monday through
Join us as we celebrate Independence Day 2025! At 11:00AM and 1:30PM there will be a ranger led reading of the Declaration of Independence and a short talk about some of the 56 signers. Visitors will then be able to sign their own copy of the Declaration of Independence that they can take home with
Please join us to commemorate the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Huck's Defeat (fought on Historic Brattonsville's property) with living history activities and battle reenactments. The activities will include 18th-century military demonstrations, historic trades, and battlefield tours.
Commemorate the 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Hanging Rock! 🇺🇸 📅 Saturday, August 2, 2025 🕙 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 📍 Hanging Rock Battlefield | Near Heath Springs, SC Step back in time and experience a pivotal moment in the American Revolution! Join us at the site of the historic Battle of Hanging
Please join us at the Camden Battlefield, the Old Presbyterian Burying Gound at Quaker Cemetery, and at Historic Camden Foundation for this commemorative event. https://kershaw250.com/event/245th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-camden/
Join us this weekend as we mark the 109th birthday of the National Park Service! Visitors will be able to attend a ranger program on the history of the National Park Service and development of Kings Mountain National Military Park, enjoy a variety of children’s games and activities, become a Jr. Ranger, or attend special
On Saturday, August 23, 2025 the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site will be hosting a commemoration of the 245th Anniversary of the August 19, 1780 Revolutionary War battle of Musgrove Mill. The commemoration will begin at 10:00 am and will be led by local chapters of the Children of the American Revolution, Daughters
The event will kick off with a reception at Clark's Inn and Restaurant at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 28th. Narrated tours on Friday morning, August 29th. Dinner and program at Clark's Inn and Restaurant that evening. On Saturday, August 30th, there will be a Patriotic Program in Eutawville, S.C., at the Historic Church of
September 25 – October 5, 2025 A Celebration of African-American & Caribbean Arts
On Colonial Day, the grounds of the Museum and Old Santee Canal Park come alive with 18th century living historians, lectures, artillery demos, and golf cart rides to Fort Fair Lawn.
Step back in time to experience the colonial and revolutionary spirit. Experience life in 1781 during the Revolutionary War with live demonstrations of cannon fire, cooking, spinning, camp life, 18th century music and more! Children's activities happening throughout the day, including candle dipping, quill writing, tin punching, tricorn hats, horn books and sweet bags. Saturday
On this day Kings Mountain National Military Park will fully open for the morning, to commemorate the anniversary of the battle. This program will feature a wreath laying ceremony at 11:00 AM and remarks from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). At 3:00 PM the Overmountain Victory
Celebrate South Carolina’s 250th anniversary with a deep dive into Clarendon County’s rich and layered history. This unique heritage event highlights legendary Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion and explores the sacred history of the Santee Indian Mound and Fort Watson site, all in one curated day. Important to note: There is not a bathroom at
We are honored to salute our Veterans the weekend before Veterans Day at the gravesite of Francis Marion. This special tribute will bring together representatives from the South Carolina State Guard, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), and members from various branches of the U.S. Military. Lunch
Jasper Chapter will commemorated a DAR 250th Marker at the Newberry Reformed Presbyterian Church at 2:00 p.m. A program on back country women Patriots will be followed by a reception. All are invited!
Prelude to the Southern Campaign The commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the first battle at Ninety Six will be November 15th, 2025 from 10am until 4pm. Special events and a living history encampment will help tell the story of the first land battle of the American Revolution in the South. Here is the schedule
On November 20, 1780 following a fierce battle late in the day General Thomas Sumter gave the feared Lt. Colonel Banastre Tarleton his first defeat during the Revolutionary War. On Saturday November 22, 2025 Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site will be having a Commemoration of the Battle of Blackstock followed by a seated,
On November 20, 1780 following a fierce battle late in the day General Thomas Sumter gave the feared Lt. Colonel Banastre Tarleton his first defeat during the Revolutionary War. On Saturday November 22, 2025 Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site will be having a Commemoration of the Battle of Blackstock followed by a seated,
Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Patriot Victory in the Battle of Great Cane Brake. See historical interpretations, and enjoy a lecture and description of the battle and its part of the Snow Campaign in South Carolina by a premier Revolutionary War historian. See the newly-erected monument placed on the site of the battle.
Join us on Saturday, January 17 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) and Sunday, January 18 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) 2026 to observe the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens. There will be free programs for all ages, including historic weapons demonstrations, children’s activities, cavalry demonstrations, special guest presenters, ranger programs, and more! For
You are cordially invited to attend the Historic Dedication Ceremony marking the renaming of the Highway 183 Bridge in Pickens County, SC. The bridge will thereafter be named "General Andrew Pickens Bridge - Twelve Mile River. This bridge is hereby dedicated in enduring honor of General Andrew Pickens, Patriot of the American Revolution, Commander of