“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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," the Andrews Library welcomes historian Dr. Lee B. Wilson, who will share engaging research and anecdotes from her in-progress book about how treason was used as a political weapon during the Revolution. Dr. Wilson is […]
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," the Southern Georgetown Library welcomes Sallie Ann Robinson to describe historic Gullah foodways of the colonial era. She will also prepare and provide a limited number of free food samples to audience members. Robinson is […]
Presented by Mark C. Anthony, member of the SAR, interpreter at Cowpens National Battlefield, and member of the Spartanburg County 250 Committee. The story of the American Revolution as told through over 40 of its flags, traces the evolution of the United States, exploring the symbols, definitions and interpretations that the flag took through time.
Join the SC Historical Society and Chesterfield County Library for Stories Around the State! “Revolutionary Correspondence: The Letters, Life, and Legacy of Henry Laurens” Presenter: Annette Guild This program explores the life and legacy of Henry Laurens through his extensive personal, political, and business correspondence held by the South Carolina Historical Society. Participants will […]
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Thomas Keith Gourdin will offer a personal account as one of General Francis Marion’s descendants. Gourdin is the great-great-great nephew of the "Swamp Fox" and he will trace his family’s connections to the famous American […]
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation, The Charleston Museum is pleased to host a series of lectures, each focusing on a different aspect of Revolutionary War history. Join Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman for an evening lecture on the fashions and material culture of […]
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," sweetgrass weaver and storyteller Jennifaye Singleton, who has been practicing the ancient art of Gullah Geechee basket-weaving since 1990, views sweetgrass weaving not only as a distinct cultural artifact but also as a divine gift […]
Please join Greenville County as they observe Memorial Day and unveil the addition of 170 Revolutionary War Veterans to their existing Veterans Monument. The location is County Square at 301 University Ridge, Greenville, SC. There is a free parking garage next to the Veteran Monument/Greenville Co. Administrations buildings. Some seating will be available but to […]