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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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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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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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 […]
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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!!! […]
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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! |
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BATTLE OF CEDAR SPRINGS REENACTMENTJuly 18 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM140 Cedar Springs Place • Spartanburg, SC 29302 Join us as we honor one of Spartanburg County’s earliest Revolutionary […]
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LIBERATION DAY AT THICKETTY FORT184 Goucher Creek Road • Gaffney, SC 29340 Step back to the summer of 1780 and witness the dramatic moment when liberty returned to the Backcountry. […]
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