Cherokee Historical & Preservation Society will be hosting speakers lecturing on topics related to the American Revolution. The speakers include Rick Wise (Revolutionary War 101), Kathryn Smith (George Washington's 1791 Southern Tour), Aliene Humphries, Elizabeth Chew (Art and the American Revolution). Admission is free with funding in part from South Carolina Humanities.
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 […]
During June and July 2026, “The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina,” a traveling exhibit from the South Carolina State Museum, will be on free public display at the Georgetown Library (405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, SC 29440). The exhibit will be located by the Circulation Desk during regular operating hours (Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. / […]
Various events across the county- festival/parade, state park, shops
Discover the skills and creativity that helped shape America! This week focuses on the craftsmanship and trades that supported daily life during the Revolutionary era. Campers will explore historic crafts, […]
Joshua Shumak, a speaker with the South Carolina Humanities Speaker's Bureau, will be at the Anderson County Museum. Uncover the often-overlooked stories of Native American involvement during the Revolutionary War […]
“A Revolutionary Walk” is a Walking Tour through downtown Newberry focusing on Revolutionary War sites and historical facts (fiction), people, events, institutions, products, inventions and more led by Newberry County […]
John Adams believed July 2 would be remembered as Independence Day. Thomas Jefferson's Declaration made July 4 the date that stuck. This year, South Carolina's military museum celebrates both — […]
Come in for a coffee or lunch and hear a talk on Rev War history in Lee County
This event will celebrate the 250th as well as the 150th birthdays of Batesburg and Leesville. This celebration will feature games, presentations, living history, a pop-up museum, and music.
Author Jeffrey Rosen (born February 13, 1964) is an American legal scholar who until recently served as the president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, in Philadelphia. Congress chartered […]
Join The Charleston Museum and the local chapters of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) as we celebrate and recognize the vital contributions of women during the […]