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 University of South Carolina, specializing in early American and Atlantic-world history, particularly maritime conflict and society in the 17th and 18th centuries. He will present
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. A minimum of ten students will be needed to host these educational programs, if the minimum is not met then parents will be notified a
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 available for FREE online through the SC 250.) RSVP @ simplyrevolutionary.com
Southern Campaign 1780 is an educational 501(c)3 non-profit that holds the largest annual force-on-force Revolutionary War reenactment in the nation. Our Carolinas Revolutionary War Weekend and Battle Reenactments will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 8/9, 2025 and is open to the public by paid admission. On that FRIDAY, (November 7, 2025) before the weekend,
Please join us as we unveil an Interpretive Sign created to honor and recognize eight Revolutionary War Patriots buried at Old Unity Cemetery in Fort Mill. The ceremony takes place adjacent to cemetery beginning with our local JROTC Color Guard, followed by tributes from Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Sons of the
Patriot Art Foundation's Art of Valor Event Date: November 8, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Join us for the Patriot Art Foundation's Art of Valor event, a special watercolor workshop honoring veterans. This event features a painting session guided by professional artists and a live demonstration by Mary Whyte following lunch that is
We are honored to salute our Veterans the weekend before Veterans Day at the gravesite of Francis Marion. This special tribute will bring together representatives from the South Carolina State Guard, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), and members from various branches of the U.S. Military. Lunch