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 […]
A SC250 exhibition in celebration of American musical life and the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution What did the early days of America sound like? This exhibition takes you […]
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 […]
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 […]
This traveling exhibition examines the 1781 siege of Fort Motte, the excavation of the site, and the artifacts uncovered there. Fort Motte, located in present-day Calhoun County, South Carolina, was a British outpost during the Revolutionary War. Developed by the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, the exhibit examines the 1781 siege of […]
A three-week historical sewing course that combines fashion, history, museum studies, and practical garment construction. Create your very own colonial petticoat and short gown in this hands-on historical course. Men will also have the option to sew their own cravat, undershirt, and long vest. Enjoy special guests like Mackenzie Sholtz, owner of Fig Leaf Patterns, […]
A three-week historical sewing course that combines fashion, history, museum studies, and practical garment construction. Create your very own colonial petticoat and short gown in this hands-on historical course. Men will also have the option to sew their own cravat, undershirt, and long vest. Enjoy special guests like Mackenzie Sholtz, owner of Fig Leaf Patterns, […]
Join local artist Jennifer York for an introduction to sketching workshop at the Charleston Museum. Using items from the Museum’s collection as inspiration, York will teach sketching from direct observation in both pencil and pen, enlivened by colored mediums. Participants will walk away from this workshop with multiple smaller practice sketches and one larger final […]
Revolutionary Art: A Depiction of the American Revolution in South Carolina is a display of 13 works of art depicting important battles and scenes of the American Revolution in South […]
Celebrate South Carolina's rich history, culture, and community at the SC250 Indigo Festival! Join us for a full day of living history, hands-on demonstrations, music, food, artisans, and family activities […]
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this living history event centers on the experience of enslaved people of African descent during the war. The story of […]
This family friendly event will give visitors a chance to view the SC State Museum Traveling Exhibit "The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina" as well as Revolutionary War era artifacts on loan from local collectors. There will also be colonial era games for children to play and snacks. The exhibit is free to the […]