Don't wait until Independence Day to celebrate! Go ahead and feel your state's pride when our patriots 249 years ago defeated a British fleet in Charleston harbor. On June 28, 1776, a heavily outnumbered and outgunned band of determined heroes on Sullivan's Island repulsed a powerful British invasion force to score the American's first major
You are cordially invited to join the Pickens County America 250 Committee on June 28th, 2025, for a rare Revolutionary War era slideshow presentation by noted Pickens County historian, Dennis Chastain. This event will take place at 3:00 pm at the Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library in Easley, South Carolina. Chastain says that “While the
Dress up in colonial attire and join us at The Joe for a Carolina Day Post-Game Drone Light Show: (From the RiverDogs' promotions page) Carolina Day is an annual celebration of the American victory over the British Royal Navy in 1776 Battle of Sullivan's Island during the Revolutionary War. We'll spend Carolina Day in the
The 2025 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with the locally produced film, Birth of a Nation: The Making of the Declaration of Independence. Produced and narrated by historian Rod Gragg, this film chronicles the creation of one of the most important documents in American history. The film is free to the public and
Are you ready for a fun story time? Come out and read with a Park Ranger! We will be reading a special children’s book about the 4th of July. Learn about the Declaration of Independence. Write with a quill pen. Make a craft you can take home with you. The program will take place on
The Charleston Museum and its historic houses are open on Independence Day. The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday, 12 to 5 pm. Heyward-Washington House: Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday, 12 to 5 pm (last audio tour begins at 4:15 pm). Joseph Manigault House: Monday through
Join us as we celebrate Independence Day 2025! At 11:00AM and 1:30PM there will be a ranger led reading of the Declaration of Independence and a short talk about some of the 56 signers. Visitors will then be able to sign their own copy of the Declaration of Independence that they can take home with
On July 5th, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy and Archaeology team will partner with South Carolina 250 (SC250) to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a special walking tour honoring Beaufort County’s often-overlooked role in the war. Led by archaeologist Katie Epps, the 1.8-mile tour will guide attendees through Palmetto Bluff’s historic cemeteries
Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87028162313?pwd=DbLifgfj6eggogA9adgGvayo69Wmxc.1 Meeting ID: 870 2816 2313 Passcode: 388054 Dial +1 305 224 1968 Contact Brett Toresdahl if you have any questions: 803-898-3378 or btoresdahl@southcarolina250.com
In 1781, the city of Charleston was engaged in the longest battle of the Revolutionary War. Learn what happened during the Siege of Charleston and discover how to fire a cannon! Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday during
Immerse yourself in South Carolina's efforts to commemorate and celebrate our state's unique role in winning our independence during the American Revolution which occurred 250 years ago. The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission and it's partner, the Liberty Trail will be the subject of a talk by Bill Davies, historian and immediate past chair
Join USC graduate student, J.P. Wilson for a musical voyage across the Atlantic, discussing pre-colonial music trends throughout Africa, the Americas, and Europe. From early maritime music to the fusion of disparate music cultures in the Americas, this is sure to be a program you don’t want to miss. RSVP @ simplyrevolutionary.com
Location: Fort Charlotte Memorial Site in Hester’s Bottoms Campground at the end of Fort Charlotte Rd., Mt. Carmel (north of Willington). Time: Begins at 10:30 a.m. and will run to approx. noon. Free to the public – Hosted by the McCormick County Historical Commission Event Schedule/Further Details: Opening Welcome Dignitary/Guest Recognition and Speakers