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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 sustaining an Army.
Step back in time to 1776 and spend the morning at The Museum doing crafts, participating in demonstrations, playing games, exploring history in the new SC250 exhibit "Road to Revolution in the Upstate”. You can also enjoy a reading of "Celebrate America! The People Declare Independence” by the Author - Karin Petit and meet Louie, […]
This summer, the Conway Chamber of Commerce’s Conway Riverfest returns to downtown Conway, South Carolina on Saturday, June 27, bringing a full day of excitement, entertainment, and patriotic pride as the community comes together to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in true red, white, and blue fashion. Conway Riverfest is once again proudly presented by Beverly […]
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 happened through presentations, living history elements, and monument dedications recognizing local Revolutionary War connections. Throughout the afternoon, explore blacksmith demonstrations and period displays on the […]
John Adams believed July 2 would be remembered as Independence Day. Thomas Jefferson's Declaration made July 4 the date that stuck. This year, South Carolina's military museum celebrates both — […]