“Resilience & Revolution: Native Peoples in 18th Century South Carolina” is a traveling exhibit from the South Carolina State Museum that will be on public display at the Georgetown Library during regular operating hours (Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. / Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) in April and May 2026 as part of "A Glorious Cause: South […]
Join the SC Historical Society and the Anderson County Museum for Stories Around the State! “All in the Whist: Betting on the 4th South Carolina Regiment in the Battle of Sullivan’s Island” Presenter: Melina Testin Drawing from firsthand accounts of the American Revolution in the 4th South Carolina Regiment Order Book, SCHS Education Coordinator and […]
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Dr. Elizabeth Chew, the CEO of the South Carolina Historical Society in Charleston, will offer a view into the cultural life of the period, exploring important artworks and artists of the American Revolution. A historian, […]
As part of our Conversations of Freedom Speaker Series, historian Christina Butler reveals the complex daily realities of the British Occupation of Charleston (1780–1782) through groundbreaking research funded by the SC250 Commission. Moving beyond traditional military history, the Christina draws on over 500 hours of archival study to explore how the occupation reshaped the lives […]
Join the SC Historical Society and the Colleton Museum during WHAM for Stories Around the State! “Art and the American Revolution” Presenter: Dr. Elizabeth Chew In this program, participants will examine the ways that artists depicted the American Revolution both while it was happening and after independence was won. We will consider the images that […]
In 1959 Walt Disney debuted an eight part series about the life of Francis Marion. Credited as being based on Dr. Robert Bass' (then a professor at Furman University) biography "The Swamp Fox," it starred Leslie Nielsen in the title role. For many viewers this was their first introduction to Marion. However getting "The Swamp […]
Join us to learn and ask questions. About Rebecca Motte Raised in privilege in Charleston, Rebecca Motte demonstrated unwavering commitment toward the American Revolution war efforts. She directed her plantation workforce to fortify the city’s defenses and later supported the Continental forces by supplying provisions from her plantation and townhouse. Hear the story of this […]
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Paige Sawyer, Chair of the new Francis Marion Interpretive Center in Georgetown, will expound on fascinating facts about General Francis Marion. An active member of Georgetown 250, Sawyer is a popular public speaker who has […]
Due to repeated no shows; in 2026, families who sign up and repeatedly no-show will be removed from the list in order to have a more accurate picture of expected attendance. Once a month, the Rev War Center offers a free homeschool day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the […]
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Victoria A. Smalls will explore the social and cultural life of Gullah people in the South Carolina Lowcountry during the Revolution. Smalls, a Gullah Geechee native of Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, is CEO of […]
Long before social media, taverns were the bustling nerve centers of colonial life—places where every spoonful of stew and sip of switchel carried news, shaped opinions, and forged powerful alliances. More than simple eateries, these lively hubs connected farmers, merchants, travelers, and politicians alike. Gathered around warm hearths, locals and visitors shared hearty meals—think stews, […]
“South Carolina Women & their War for Independence” The Horry County Museum presents a program in collaboration with Coastal Carolina University and the South Carolina 250th Commission on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at 1 PM. Join us as Lori Glover speaks on the topic of women in South Carolina and their war for independence. Lorri Glover is […]