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 […]
A Revolutionary Tale of Newberry, SC The theme is "The Ladies of Tea Table Rock" --- the legend about a group of Newberry ladies who served tea to British officers and slowed their journey to a battle in the Upcountry. Among the officers was Banastre Tarleton. Guest Speaker: Earnie Shealy-Historian, Folklorist & Life-long Newberrian, will […]
A Revolutionary Tale of Newberry, SC The theme is "The Ladies of Tea Table Rock" --- the legend about a group of Newberry ladies who served tea to British officers and slowed their journey to a battle in the Upcountry. Among the officers was Banastre Tarleton. Guest Speaker: Earnie Shealy-Historian, Folklorist & Life-long Newberrian, will […]
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 how the struggles of war affected all people from the men and women to the enslaved people here in SC as well. Don’t miss this […]
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 how the struggles of war affected all people from the men and women to the enslaved people here in SC as well. Don’t miss this […]
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. […]
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. […]
White and Black Struggles for Freedom in Revolutionary Camden Bring your luinch and hear Dr. Sean Gallagher’s lecture on the experiences of white and black people in the Camden area during the latter years of the American Revolution.
Educators will dive into Charleston’s Revolutionary War history and the legacy of George Washington’s visit to the city in 1791. Hear from experts in the field of education and history, tour The Charleston Museum’s galleries, visit the Heyward-Washington House, get hands on with Revolutionary War programming. Participants will also learn how to incorporate in-person and […]
A few months after the surrender of Charles Town in 1780 the British rounded up and arrested sixty-three of the most prominent leaders of the Revolutionary movement in South Carolina despite pledging on their honor that they would not violate the terms of their parole. They were sent to East Florida where they were held […]