Commemorate the eighty fourth anniversary of the landings on Normandy beaches, a.k.a. D-Day, hosted by Camden Archives and Museum (CAM), and the Revolutionary War Visitor Center (RWVC). Learn about the American military over decades of warfare, from the Revolutionary War up to the War on Terror. Honor and remember our veterans with this living military […]
The Palmetto Council, Scouting America has partnered with 6 historical locations throughout the counties we cover (Union, Cherokee, Spartanburg, Chester, Lancaster and York) to bring an exciting opportunity for students to learn about their local South Carolina History. Join us on June 7th at Kings Mountain Military Park, and discover the site that changed everything […]
Discover the battle that marked the “turn of the tide of success” and more at Kings Mountain National Military Park's Revolutionary War Scouting Adventure Day. Scouts will be able to work towards earning their Revolutionary War Passport Patch and Battlefield Trail Award, while also enjoying weapons demonstrations with reenactors, guided battlefield tours, several different activity […]
The Palmetto Council, Scouting America has partnered with 6 historical sites throughout the counties our council serves (Cherokee, Spartanburg, Union, York, Lancaster and Chester) to bring students the opportunity to learn more about their local South Carolina History. Join us on June 13th at Walnut Grove Plantation, where history becomes a hands-on experience. This beautifully […]
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 […]
Greenville Tech Barton Campus — Corner of S. Pleasantburg and E. Faris Road, 29607. FREE Outdoor Show — Bring lawn seating. Before the event visit HistoryComesAlive.org for the exact location on the Greenville Tech Barton Campus. Inclement weather plan (extreme heat or rain) — Show will be moved into the Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center Auditorium, […]
Greenville Tech Barton Campus — Corner of S. Pleasantburg and E. Faris Road, 29607. FREE Outdoor Show — Bring lawn seating. Before the event visit HistoryComesAlive.org for the exact location on the Greenville Tech Barton Campus. Inclement weather plan (extreme heat or rain) — Show will be moved into the Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center Auditorium, […]
Inviting all upcoming 4th through 8th graders and their parents to participate in a reenactment! Participants will: Enlist in the Continental Army Experience soldier intake Learn musket drill instruction Take part in historically accurate South Carolina battles FREE EVENT!
Living Historian Bill Williamson will be dressed and geared up like a Revolutionary War militiaman at the Anderson County Museum on June 23 at 5:30 PM. He portrays a militia soldier from South Carolina and talks about life during that period. Several of his ancestors were from the Ninety-Six District and served under Andrew Pickens. […]
A family fun event featuring patriotic music, reenactors, demonstrations, games and food trucks. Demonstrations include: Quill writing and cording - Karen and Bill Williamson Hand quilting - Kathy Koon Chair caning - Harriet Smith Portable forge and blacksmithing - Shawn Elis Spinning wheel demonstration by Kylie Cunningham Lots of games, craft make and takes, Revolutionary […]
Join us for a special day of remembrance and Revolutionary history as we honor those from our area who played a role in shaping America’s story. Experience history where it […]
Lunch & Learn: Declaration of Independence presentation by Mike Burgess There will be Hands-On Activities available as well.