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
Join 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
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
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
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
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
France’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
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 figure in the American Revolution on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, as the organizations present “Celebrating John Laurens: A Founding Son” at the Daniel Pointe Retirement
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 14 months after the Siege of Yorktown, when the struggle for independence continued in South Carolina.
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, Jasper, Hampton and parts of Allendale counties. This presentation focuses on the “first shots” and notable events in the district at the beginning of the
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 us for an evening discussing how the colonies protected themselves without British help before they became their own nation. It is sure to be an
Join us for a journey back in time at the Pee Dee Back Country Day event on Saturday, October 25th, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at The Pole Barn in downtown Lake City. This family-friendly event promises a day filled with fun and learning for all ages! Immerse yourself in the rich history of
Join the SC Historical Society York County for our Fall Program on Saturday, October 25th. The day will include a tour of the archives at the Historical Center of York County, a Lunch & Learn lecture, and a tour of Historic Brattonsville. Schedule: 10:00am-11:30am- Tour of the archives at the Historical Center of York (due