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
History will come to life on April 19, 2025, at Lexington's Old Mill Pond Trail as the community gathers to mark the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, the event that ignited the American Revolution. The celebration, running from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m., will feature a range of family-friendly activities, including living
Join us for a Celebration of Lexington County’s Namesake: The Battle of Lexington and Concord On April 19, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:30 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
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,
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
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,
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
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
The Executive Committee of the SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission meets virtually on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. These meetings are open to the public. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84944272002?pwd=4Si5oaJli7upxym7HGBRr0zaxQnUAE.1 Meeting
Join USC Grad student, Erynn Price in a walkthrough of colonial American fashion; fashion trends from the streets of London and the parlor rooms of France made their way to
The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend: George Washington and France Presented by Kyle Meyers George Washington’s experiences during the French and Indian War solidified a strong animosity towards Britain’s
The Executive Committee of the SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission meets virtually on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. These meetings are open to the public. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84944272002?pwd=4Si5oaJli7upxym7HGBRr0zaxQnUAE.1 Meeting
