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 […]
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 […]
Join Charleston County Public Library for a living history program with Eliza, a time traveler from the 18th century, who gives modern audiences her view of the American Revolution as a woman and the mother of two Continental Army officers. Thursday, May 21 at 6 pm at the Main Library (68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401) […]
Abbeville Opera House 100 Court Square #102, Abbeville, SC 29620 https://historycomesalive.org/ FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open […]
Greenville Tech Barton Campus — Corner of S. Pleasantburg and E. Faris Road, 29607. FREE Outdoor Show — Bring lawn seating. Before the event visit HistoryComesAlive.org for the exact location on the Greenville Tech Barton Campus. Inclement weather plan (extreme heat or rain) — Show will be moved into the Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center Auditorium, […]
Hartness Performing Arts Center on the Christ Church Episcopal School Campus at 245 Cavalier Dr Greenville SC 29607 FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at 1 pm. ----- Rebecca Brewton Motte was raised in a wealthy family in Charleston and, along with […]
Pickens County Performing Arts Center 314 W. Main Street, Liberty, SC 29657 FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at 1 pm. https://historycomesalive.org/ Captain Henry Felder (Hans Henrich Felder) was born in Switzerland and immigrated to South Carolina in 1735 at age nine […]
Greenville Tech Barton Campus — Corner of S. Pleasantburg and E. Faris Road, 29607. FREE Outdoor Show — Bring lawn seating. Before the event visit HistoryComesAlive.org for the exact location on the Greenville Tech Barton Campus. Inclement weather plan (extreme heat or rain) — Show will be moved into the Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center Auditorium, […]
Abbeville Opera House 100 Court Square #102, Abbeville, SC 29620 FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at 1 pm. https://historycomesalive.org/ Rebecca Brewton Motte was raised in a wealthy family in Charleston and, along with her brother, Miles Brewton, became a passionate patriot […]
Pickens County Performing Arts Center 314 W. Main Street, Liberty, SC 29657 FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at 1 pm. https://historycomesalive.org/ Rebecca Brewton Motte was raised in a wealthy family in Charleston and, along with her brother, Miles Brewton, became a […]
For ages 5+. Join Storyteller Tim Lowry for songs and stories enjoyed by children in 1776. Kids can try colonial toys, write with quill pens, play tavern games and even step a country dance! Thursday, March 26 at the Edisto Island Library (1589 Hwy 174, Edisto Island, SC 29438) Saturday, June 20 at the Wando […]
As the Revolutionary War raged, music was the soundtrack. Ballads rang out in taverns, gospel music swelled from plantations and Native American’s flutes consoled displaced communities. On June 20, 2026 at 4 and 7:30 PM the Sullivan’s Island Club will present two free concerts of music of our cultural heritage performed by preeminent musicians in […]