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 […]
Back by popular demand! Join us on Tuesday, September 15, at 5:30 PM at the Anderson County Museum to learn how to write like a Revolutionary. Bill Williamson, local living […]
September 18 – George Washington We’ll focus on the Revolutionary War leader and Founding Father, General George Washington. Come learn about his life, military career, and his time after the […]
Carl P. Borick, director of the Charleston Museum is coming to Camden to deliver a deeply researched account of the Backcountry militia and the fight for freedom. He also explores […]
Join us September 25–26, 2026, for the Catawba and Cherokee American Revolution Symposium, a special two-day program exploring Native American experiences, perspectives, and communities during the American Revolution. The symposium […]
The Broader Bookshelf Reading Challenge encourages readers to expand their bookshelves and seek out new authors and challenging subjects. Ms. Vowell will speak about her book Lafayette in the Somewhat […]
Columnist and New York Times bestselling author Sarah Vowell will discuss her works as part of Richland Library's Broader Bookshelf program. The author talk will be followed by a reception, […]
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. […]
The 9th national Slave Dwelling Project (SDP) Conference will take place October 1-3, 2026, in North Charleston, South Carolina and is presented in partnership with SC250. This year’s theme, 250 […]
Presented by: Forest Lake Presbyterian Church A trilogy on how Presbyterians helped shape our country's founding. Three Wednesday evenings - faith, freedom and the ideas that shaped a nation. Sept […]
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 […]
The Horry County Museum presents a program by Andrew Waters in collaboration with Coastal Carolina University and the South Carolina 250th Commission on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at 1 PM. Andrew Waters is a writer and conservationist in Pittsboro, North Carolina. He is the author of three books on revolutionary figures in South Carolina, most […]