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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Various events across the county- festival/parade, state park, shops
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. […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]