American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum Takes You from Front Lines to Home Fronts
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, GreenvilleWeek of Events
“Resilience & Revolution: Native Peoples in 18th Century South Carolina” exhibit (“A Glorious Cause” series)
“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 during regular operating hours (Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. / Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) in April and May 2026 as part of "A Glorious Cause: South […]
American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum Takes You from Front Lines to Home Fronts
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 […]
Monday, May 18, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026 -“Family History & Connections with Francis Marion” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
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May 20, 2026 -Stories Around the State- Revolutionary Correspondence: The Letters, Life, and Legacy of Henry Laurens
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May 20, 2026 -Florals and Freedom: Fashion and Material Culture Surrounding the American Revolution
“Family History & Connections with Francis Marion” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
*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 […]
Stories Around the State- Revolutionary Correspondence: The Letters, Life, and Legacy of Henry Laurens
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 […]
Florals and Freedom: Fashion and Material Culture Surrounding the American Revolution
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 […]
Thursday, May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026 -Jennifaye Singleton, Sweetgrass Weaver, “Traditional Gullah Artforms of the Revolutionary Period” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
Jennifaye Singleton, Sweetgrass Weaver, “Traditional Gullah Artforms of the Revolutionary Period” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
*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 […]
Friday, May 22, 2026
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Saturday, May 23, 2026
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Sunday, May 24, 2026
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