American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum Takes You from Front Lines to Home Fronts
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville“The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina” exhibit (“A Glorious Cause” series)
Georgetown County Library 405 Cleland Street, GeorgetownWeek of Events
Speaker Series
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.
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 […]
“The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina” exhibit (“A Glorious Cause” series)
“The American Revolutionary War in 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 Carolina and the […]
Monday, June 1, 2026
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Thursday, June 4, 2026
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June 4, 2026 -Steve Williams, Author, “African Americans and the Revolutionary War” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
Steve Williams, Author, “African Americans and the Revolutionary War” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Steve Williams will explore crucial contributions of African Americans to the Revolution. Williams is an award-winning columnist and prolific author who unearths the treasures of Georgetown County’s African American heritage. Among several other titles, Williams […]
Friday, June 5, 2026
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Saturday, June 6, 2026
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June 6, 2026 -South Carolina and the Road to Independence
South Carolina and the Road to Independence
The decision to declare independence was bold and risky, and the outcome far from certain. In 1776 no one in the colonies was more motivated or more determined to rise […]
Sunday, June 7, 2026
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