The events that sparked the War for Independence outside Boston in April of 1775 are immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride” with the famous line about “1 if by land, 2 if by sea.” Written only 90 years after those events (before the last veteran of that conflict had passed on),
Remembering the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere's ride by placing two lights in windows of homes and government buildings
Join historian Carin Bloom as she sets the stage for the ribbon cutting of the Francis Marion Interpretive Center, making history come alive as she portrays Mrs. Catharine Greene, wife of General Nathanael Greene. The date was carefully selected to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War at the
Join us for a Celebration of Lexington County’s Namesake: The Battle of Lexington and Concord On April 19, 2025, from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m., history comes to life at Lexington’s Old Mill Pond Trail as the community is invited to gather for “The Shot Heard Round the World”, a special 250th-American Revolution anniversary celebration of
Bill Davies presenting the Life of Lafayette and his time in South Carolina
The Soul of America: The Challenges of Teaching the American Revolution with Mr. Michael Burgess
Dr Alice Taylor-Colbert is a SC Humanities speaker., with an extensive background in Cherokee Studies. She will explore the world view of the Cherokees providing insights into the events that occur as colonists of South Carolina begin to discuss grievances with the rule of Great Britian. Cherokees in the Rev Era: Diplomacy, Conflict and Peace.
Backcountry War: The Rise of Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton, and Thomas Sumter Author Andrew Waters weaves the histories of Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton, and Thomas Sumter into one larger picture. From the Swamps of Pee Dee to the hills of the Santee, South Carolina is the birthplace of legends like Bloody Ban, The Fighting Gamecock,
Come to the South Carolina Military Museum for a free concert lasting all day, featuring a variety of musical acts! We will have a string group playing American Revolution songs, a military brass band, old time bluegrass, and much more!
In conjunction with the annual Purple Martin Festival, the Calhoun County 250 Committee will sponsor an information booth on the Court House Grounds. The highlight of the event will be Ted Walker's Living History History display and demonstration. The public is invited to begin the day with the Purple Martin Parade then make their way
If you have ever been curious about how life was in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War or you are just looking for a fun way to spend a weekend, then you need to come out to the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site on the weekend of April 26 and 27 for our
Registration Opens January 2025 Join us at the Madren Center, Clemson University for a special weekend where we will explore the role that South Carolina Jews played in the American Revolution.
Come by the historic Hagood Mill in Pickens, South Carolina, to experience a Traditional Native American Powwow held by the Eastern Cherokee Southern Iroquois & United Tribes. Gates open at 9:00am with grand entry at 11:00am. The day will be filled with dancers, drummers, singers, traditional crafts, and more. The organization will be hosting an array