The Innovation of Indigo
For 50 years, starting in the late 1740s, indigo was a crucial commodity, second only to rice. At one time, the extracted pigment, dried and shaped into circular cakes, was
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Dorothy Sinkler Richardson: The Woman Who Saved Francis Marion’s Life
Speaker: Peggy Pickett During the American Revolution, Brigadier General Francis Marion—nicknamed the "Swamp Fox"—was known for his daring guerrilla tactics, leading surprise attacks that frustrated British forces in South Carolina.
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Andrew Pickens Interpretative Center Opening Reception
Join us in celebrating the grand opening of the Andrew Pickens Interpretive Center, made possible by the SC250th Commission. Enjoy complimentary food and beverages at this free community event. The
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23rd Francis Marion Symposium
Central Carolina Technical College – F. E. DuBose Campus 3351 Sumter Hwy, Manning, SC, United StatesJoin us for an exciting event celebrating the life and legacy of Francis Marion! The Francis Marion Symposium 2025 is a must-attend gathering for history enthusiasts at the Central Carolina Technical College – F. E. DuBose Campus in Manning, SC, USA. Get ready to immerse yourself in captivating discussions, engaging presentations, and interactive workshops, all
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Genealogy and Family History Expo
13 informative presentations by professional genealogists and historians Catered complimentary luncheon Exhibitors and vendors from local and regional historical and genealogical societies Free genealogical resources and gifts to enhance your family research Fantastic door prizes, including DNA testing kits, subscriptions to genealogy websites and software, genealogy books, and more. Courtyard by Marriott 1385 Broadcloth St,
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Liberty Tree Dedication and Grave Marking Ceremony Honoring Patriot Captain John Brandon
The event will consist of the planting of a Liberty Tree (American Elm), the installation of a Liberty Marker, the marking of Patriot graves with flags by the Cowpens Chapter of the NSDAR, a salute by the Daniel Morgan Chapter SCSSAR color guard, and short presentation on the Revolutionary War Patriot Captain John Brandon.
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High Tea Party and Tales
Jasper County 250 presents Tea Party and Tales Saturday, October 18, 2025, noon till 2:00 Old House Plantation Site, 7792 Lowcountry Dr (Rt 462), Ridgeland, SC 29936. Come wearing your best Tea Party Hat Learn about Maroon communities in South Carolina with Robert E. Scarlett, Museum Historian and Board Member of Summerville Museum and Research
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Experience the American Revolution at the 2025 State Fair
Step into History: The SC250 Exhibit will Bring Revolutionary War to Life at 2025 South Carolina State Fair. Visitors to this year’s South Carolina State Fair will have the rare
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Lunch & Learn: Spain in the American Revolution
Revolutionary War Visitors Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United StatesFrance’s involvement in the American Revolution is well known to most who study history, but they were not the only European nation to lend aid to the American colonies in
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Celebrating John Laurens: A Founding Son
Something revolutionary is coming to Daniel Island this fall! The Daniel Island Historical Society and the Berkeley County Francis Marion Commission, also known as Berkeley 250, will spotlight a key
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South Carolina: The Epicenter of the World War for American Independence
Join us for a special presentation by Ken Scarlett, author of Victory Day – Winning American Independence: The Defeat of the British Southern Strategy. Ken will explore the crucial final
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Beaufort District In The American Revolution: The First Shots
Speaker: Stephen Wise Some of the earliest incidents of armed resistance in the Revolutionary War, and the war on South Carolina, occurred in Beaufort District—an area that now includes Beaufort,
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Thursday Talk: Colonial Navies
USC professor, Benjamin C. Schaffer is coming the Rev War Visitor Center to talk about his latest book, “The First Fleets: Colonial Navies of the British Atlantic World, 1630-1775” Join