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 […]
Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on From Ninety-Six to Hayes Station - Eutaw Springs, Yorktown and Bloody Bill Cunningham. Upcountry History Museum / 540 Buncombe Street / Greenville SC 29601 The Upcountry History Museum requires reservations. 85 capacity is usually a sell-out, call 864-467-3100 to make reservations. Free to members, […]
Florida in the Revolution is a presentation on American efforts to capture Florida in the Revolution with guest speaker Dr. Harold Thomas Gonzles, Jr., EdD., Lt. Col. USAF, Retired. The American 250 Committee of DAR Sumter Home's Chapter is sponsoring this event at First Southern Methodist Church (321 Miller Road, Sumter)
November 6 – The Battle of Cowpens (Jan. 17, 1781) We will be going over the Battle of Cowpens that was fought on January 17, 1781. Learn about the leaders and units involved. We will go over the facts before, during, and after the battle. Then, we will look at how this impacted the course […]
Learn all about the indigenous Americans who fought on both sides of the American Revolutionary War. Find out why they chose to fight and what happened after the war. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Charleston Museum is hosting a series of family programs called Revolutionary […]
State of Rebellion: South Carolina's Place in the American Revolution. Eight presentations on South Carolina people and events in the American Revolution.
November 14, 2026 | 6:30 PM FREE TO THE PUBLIC Location: Wood Auditorium SPONSORED BY SC250 and DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION FILM SCREENING WITH PRE-SHOW LECTURE Experience The Patriot like never before with a special pre-show lecture from lauded historians exploring the history, myths, and realities of the American Revolution. A perfect evening for movie lovers […]
November 20 – South Carolina’s Revolutionary Leaders. Come and learn about some of South Carolina’s Revolutionary Leaders such as Robert Anderson, Andrew Pickens, Henry Laurens, Thomas Sumter, Francis Marion, Thomas Heyward, Jr., Arthur Middleton, and others. As a part of our celebrations and remembrances during the 250th, the Anderson County Museum is adding a series […]
December 4 – The Battle of Eutaw Springs, SC (September 8, 1781). We will be looking at the Battle of Eutaw Springs, SC, that was fought on September 8, 1781. We’ll go over the various military units and leaders engaged in the fight as we examine the facts of the battle before, during, and after. […]
As 2026 draws to a close, so do our Family Revolutionary Sundays. Learn how the British were finally beaten and what the aftereffects of Cornwallis’s surrender were in Charleston. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Charleston Museum is hosting a series of family programs called Revolutionary […]
December 18 – The Battle and Surrender at Yorktown (October 19, 1781). We will be looking at the battle, siege, and surrender at Yorktown. After a siege, the British forces surrendered on October 19, 1781. Come learn why. We’ll go over the various military units and leaders engaged in the fight as we examine the […]
This presentation considers Lafayette’s arrival within the broader maritime history of Georgetown and surrounding areas from the colonial period through the American Civil War. Taking the history of North Island as its starting point, it will examine the evolving relationship between free and enslaved residents and the waterscapes that shaped their daily lives in a […]