Hometown Heroes: Celebrating 250 Years of American Service
Fort Mill History Museum 107 Clebourne St., Fort Mill
American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum Takes You from Front Lines to Home Fronts
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, GreenvilleThe History and Archaeology of Fort Motte Traveling Exhibit
South Carolina State Library 1500 Senate Street, ColumbiaWeek of Events
Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777
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 […]
American Voices: Lost and Found
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 there — to the parlors, concert halls, and open fields where music helped shape a young nation’s identity. Through rare historic instruments from our world-class […]
SC250 Palmetto Display
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 […]
American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum Takes You from Front Lines to Home Fronts
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 […]
Hometown Heroes: Celebrating 250 Years of American Service
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 - […]
The History and Archaeology of Fort Motte Traveling Exhibit
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 […]
Monday, July 27, 2026
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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Thursday, July 30, 2026
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Friday, July 31, 2026
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Saturday, August 1, 2026
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August 1, 2026 -Learn to Make History: The 1700s
Learn to Make History: The 1700s
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, […]
Sunday, August 2, 2026
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August 2, 2026 -Declaration of Independence Day
Declaration of Independence Day
Declaration of Independence Day Patriot Monument Unveiling & Signing of Declaration Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026 Time: 2–3 PM Location: Chester War Memorial Building, 154 Main Street, Chester, SC 29706 Join us for the unveiling of a memorial honoring those from our county who gave their lives during the Revolutionary War. Through a special dedication […]
