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 […]
Joshua Shumak, a nationally recognized policy consultant, educator, and advocate for indigenous communities, uncovers the often overlooked stories of Native American involvement during the Revolutionary War in South Carolina, highlighting their strategic roles and impact on the war effort. If you missed his program in February, you do not want to miss this second chance. […]
October 2 – Battle of Port Royal Island, SC (Feb. 3, 1779). We are talking about the Battle of Port Royal Island that was fought on February 3, 1779. We will go over the units and leaders involved before exploring how the battle unfolded. Then, we will look at how this affected the larger war […]
Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on Cowpens to Ninety-Six - The Race to the Dan, Hobkirk’s Hill and Ninety Six. 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 […]
What role did African Americans play in the quest for liberty? This presentation of period artwork, illustrations, and historical documentation addresses the little-known, yet significant, impact African Americans made in US history during the period of 1763-1783.
October 16 – Fall of Charleston, SC (May 12, 1780). We’re focusing on the Fall of Charleston, SC, on May 12, 1780. We will go over the units and leaders involved before exploring how the battle unfolded. Then, we will look at how this affected the larger war effort. We will also have a refresher […]
Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on Cowpens - The most brilliant tactical victory of the war due to Daniel Morgan’s genius and the South Carolina militia’s finest hour. Hughes Main Library 25 Heritage Green Place / Greenville SC 29601 https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/locations/main Sponsored by the Robert Anderson Chapter, Sons of the American […]
October 30 – Uniforms! What were the soldiers wearing? We’re going to be looking at the uniforms of various units and factions during the Revolutionary War. We’ll cover some of the uniform basics for the armies and navies of the involved combatants (including the British, Americans, French, Spanish, various Native American nations, and militias). And! […]