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. […]
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 Years and Counting: Reckoning, Resilience, and Remembrance explores South Carolina’s fertile grounds for juxtaposing its Black colonial era scholarship with other colonies of that era. […]
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 30 - The Great Awakening's Impact on the American Revolution Oct 7 - Scotch-Irish Presbyterian Influence on the Revolutionary War in the SC Backcountry Oct […]
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. […]
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 […]
The 2026 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with Gumption, Grit & Glory: The Battle of Kings Mountain. Shot on site at Kings Mountain National Historic Park, this locally […]
Join Carl P. Borick, Director of The Charleston Museum and author of A Gallant Defense: The Siege of Charleston, 1780, as he leads a tour to some of the key […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kathryn Smith is back by popular demand and will be her second presentation at the Cherokee County Museum. This presentation will represent characters who made many visits to the south and forces of political warfare.
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 […]
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! […]