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 opportunity to walk through history when SC250, the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission, unveils an immersive new exhibit honoring our state’s critical role in
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 the 18th century. Spain also played a role in the American Revolution and SAR member Hank Gonzales is bringing their contribution to light. How did
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
Speaker: Coastal Heritage Society This talk takes you through the timeline leading up to the Second Battle of Savannah—better known as the Siege of Savannah—on October 9, 1779. Learn about key figures involved, including Comte d’Estaing, Casimir Pulaski, Benjamin Lincoln, and William Jasper, along with British commander Augustine Prevost and his wife, Nanette, and local
The event is a history talk on Revolutionary War history as we prepare for South Carolina’s 250th anniversary celebration of American independence. Dr. Benjamin Schaffer, a military historian from the
Once a month, the Rev War Center offers a free homeschool day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center.
Against all odds, outnumbered and outgunned, the heroes of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island on June 28th, 1776, are once again getting their moment in the spotlight of America’s history with its 250th anniversary. Not only did this battle cement South Carolina in the history of the American Revolution to be perpetually celebrated as Carolina
Rick Wise, interim director of the SC Battleground Preservation Trust, will discuss what he and several other military historians have learned while preparing the long awaited Francis Marion Papers. (Now