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 […]
Carl P. Borick, author of Backcountry Resistance, will deliver a groundbreaking account of the citizen militias that defied British forces in South Carolina's volatile Backcountry during the pivotal Southern campaign of the Revolutionary War. Focusing on rank-and-file militiamen, Borick explores how these ordinary men were recruited, armed, fed, and motivated. Drawing on underused pension records […]
Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the SC250 Colonial Picnic, a free, family-friendly event held at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville — the very site of the Revolutionary War Battle of the Great Cane Brake! Join us for an afternoon of living history, community, and celebration as we honor South Carolina’s […]
Join us as we commemorate Evacuation Day and celebrate the retreat of British forces from Camden turning the tide of the Revolutionary War in the South! Enjoy fireworks, food trucks, live music, living history demonstrations, Revolutionary War encampment, 18th Century market, Camden District Fife & Drum Corps, conestoga wagon rides, nature trail scavenger hunt and […]
Join us as we commemorate Evacuation Day and celebrate the retreat of British forces from Camden turning the tide of the Revolutionary War in the South! Enjoy fireworks, food trucks, live music, living history demonstrations, Revolutionary War encampment, 18th Century market, Camden District Fife & Drum Corps, conestoga wagon rides, nature trail scavenger hunt and […]
Join us as we commemorate Evacuation Day and celebrate the retreat of British forces from Camden turning the tide of the Revolutionary War in the South! Enjoy fireworks, food trucks, live music, living history demonstrations, Revolutionary War encampment, 18th Century market, Camden District Fife & Drum Corps, conestoga wagon rides, nature trail scavenger hunt and […]
Arrive at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center between 10:00-10:30 to take the bus to this special event. PLEASE JOIN US PLEASE RSVP: rsvp@battlefields.org to reserve a seat on the bus. Please join the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), along with our partners the American Battlefield Trust, South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust, Historic Camden […]
A fresh look at the Buford Massacre using overlooked sources - including Buford’s own letter.
Join the SC Historical Society and Chesterfield County Library for Stories Around the State! “Revolutionary Correspondence: The Letters, Life, and Legacy of Henry Laurens” Presenter: Annette Guild This program explores the life and legacy of Henry Laurens through his extensive personal, political, and business correspondence held by the South Carolina Historical Society. Participants will […]
Join the Fort Mill History Museum for a Memorial Day service to honor Fort Mill veterans and experience the grand opening of a temporary military exhibit, which will feature stories and artifacts from Fort Mill veterans. The exhibit will run from May 21 - August 1, 2026. The museum will be open from 5:00 - […]
Join Charleston County Public Library for a living history program with Eliza, a time traveler from the 18th century, who gives modern audiences her view of the American Revolution as a woman and the mother of two Continental Army officers. Thursday, May 21 at 6 pm at the Main Library (68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401) […]
Please join Greenville County as they observe Memorial Day and unveil the addition of 170 Revolutionary War Veterans to their existing Veterans Monument. The location is County Square at 301 University Ridge, Greenville, SC. There is a free parking garage next to the Veteran Monument/Greenville Co. Administrations buildings. Some seating will be available but to […]