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 the Patriots during the 1778-1781 Southern Campaign. And while these battles draw most of the attention, daily life among citizens and non-combatants continued on the […]
The 9th national Slave Dwelling Project (SDP) Conference will take place October 1-3, 2026, in North Charleston, South Carolina and is presented in partnership with SC250. This year’s theme, 250 Years and Counting: Reckoning, Resilience, and Remembrance explores South Carolina’s fertile grounds for juxtaposing its Black colonial era scholarship with other colonies of that era. […]
"The Times of Francis Marion, 1732-1795" Oct 16-17, 2026 24th Francis Marion Symposium - Explore the Revolutionary War, Southern Campaigns "The Times of Francis Marion, 1732-1795". Immerse yourself in Francis Marion's world and the significance of the Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution. Location: DuBose Campus, 3351 Sumter Highway, Manning, SC 29102 Approximate times: Friday, […]
The South Carolina Council for the Social Studies (SCCSS) has been supporting social studies educators since the 1970s. Its 2026 Annual Conference, “Revolutionize Your Teaching with SCCSS,” will take place October 29–31 at the historic Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Charleston, bringing together approximately 300 educators from across the state. The conference will feature professional […]