The South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) announces a traveling exhibit highlighting some of the most-important documents from the early years of the American Revolution: Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777. On display will be the 1775 Articles of Association for the District East of the Wateree, the South Carolina Constitution of […]
This year, the South Carolina State Library partnered with the South Carolina Relic Room and Military Museum for Revolutionary War Day, which highlights South Carolina’s rich Revolutionary War history and the many battles fought here, including Ninety Six, Sullivan’s Island, Camden, Kings Mountain, and Cowpens. The fighting produced heroes whose names we still recall, such […]
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 State Library commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War through a photography exhibit titled “Revolutionary South Carolina: A Photographic Journey by Marie and Eddie Goff”. The exhibit is a collection of photographs highlighting historic places that shaped South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. Seen through the lens of Marie and Eddie […]
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 - […]
Visit the Museum for a rare opportunity to view the robe à la français worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney from the Museum’s historic textiles collection in Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775 – 1783 in the Historic Textiles Gallery. This exquisite gown was conserved thanks to fundraising efforts by the Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter of the National […]
Sponsored by: Greenwood County 250 Coalition & The Greenwood Museum A four event speaker series of key events, people, and places in the Old Ninety Six District now located in or near Greenwood County. 1 - June 8 Andrew Williamson & Whitehall -- — Wade Harrison 2 - June 15 Francis Salvador & Cornacre- — […]
On June 24, join Museum Director and Revolutionary War historian Carl Borick for a special, after-hours guided tour of the Charleston Museum’s newest exhibition, Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, […]
At The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, history comes to life in a way families can play and build together. Wander into a day in the life of Upstate South Carolina in 1776, where little hands can explore an interactive map, build their own log cabin, hop into a wagon, and discover what everyday life […]
The Laurens County American Revolution 250th Anniversary Committee is planning a community-wide celebration for Sunday, June 28, 2026 in observance of “Carolina Day in South Carolina. The multi-event program will feature a church service at the First Baptist Church in Laurens, a patriotic program on the grounds of the renovated Court House on the Public […]