Join us on Saturday October 4 for our annual Battle Anniversary Weekend Lantern Tour. Our theme for the tour will be the aftermath of the battle of Kings Mountain. The tour will last about one hour and cover the 1.5-mile battlefield tour, so wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Space is
‘Boys’ to Men: Backwater Rise to Overmountain Victory On Monday, October 6, 2025, the Gaffney Visitors Center will host a Lunch & Learn panel discussion in the Rev War Exhibition Hall (210 W Frederick Street, Gaffney, SC) with reenactors from the Overmountain Victory Trail Association. This engaging program explores how frontier militiamen, once dismissed by
On this day Kings Mountain National Military Park will fully open for the morning, to commemorate the anniversary of the battle. This program will feature a wreath laying ceremony at 11:00 AM and remarks from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). At 3:00 PM the Overmountain Victory
Professor Shirley Greene presents The Exceptional Typical Military Service of Winsor Fry—Soldier of Color During the Revolutionary War. This is a virtual screening of her presentation that was part of The SC Historical Society's Winter Lecture Series. Join us at the Carolina Theater at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, October 7th! Winsor Fry answered the call
Celebrate South Carolina’s 250th anniversary with a deep dive into Clarendon County’s rich and layered history. This unique heritage event highlights legendary Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion and explores the sacred history of the Santee Indian Mound and Fort Watson site, all in one curated day. Important to note: There is not a bathroom at
A two night trip. 9:00 Fri, Oct 10- Oct. 11- Returning Oct 12. Leaving from Greenville. Kettle Creek, Ft. Grierson, Ft. Cornwallis, Brier Creek, 1st and 2nd Sieges of Savannah, Tybee Island, Ft. Pulaski (civil war). Cost $150. Cost includes tour only. Meals, lodging, venue admissions, etc. paid by participants. Contact Durant Ashmore directly for
The Town of Patrick, together with Mayor Rosa Lee Millsaps Privette and the Patrick Town Council, invites you to attend the Unveiling Ceremony honoring the lat John C. Jack Parker, Jr., recipient of South Carolina's highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto. Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Time: 10am Location: Town Entrance Sign, 207
In honor of the beginning of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, this special Living History Saturday highlights South Carolina’s transition from peacetime into war beginning in the year 1775. Learn about that year’s military actions, motivations for supporting the Loyalist and Patriot causes, and other harvest-season activities. On-going Activities • 18th century cooking
Be a part of a nationally collaborative work of art and digital storytelling project to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Artists and brothers Steven and William Ladd have been selected by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to have a major exhibition taking over their entire
The National Scrollathon is America’s Cultural Project for the 250th anniversary — a living portrait of creativity, resilience, and connection. The Scrollathon mission is simple: to Unite America through storytelling and community. The Gibbes is pleased to host the National Scrollathon for South Carolina and we need you! Join us for one of these amazing
The Executive Committee of the SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission meets virtually on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. These meetings are open to the public. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89271717809?pwd=Fg7Wx6bDwfvRez70dD55FcsHkjNNzg.1 Meeting ID: 892 7171 7809 Passcode: 560098 Phone Number: Dial by your location +1 305 224 1968 Contact info@southcarolina250.com for any additional information. Agenda: 2025.06.10 Ex Comm
SC250 Commission Executive Committee Virtual Meeting Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88251905215?pwd=zJqwWoNvhfNcoRrbCDoASAkcLW9YIK.1 Meeting ID: 882 5190 5215 Passcode: 832416 Dial +1-646-931-3860 Contact Brett Toresdahl if you have any questions: 803-898-3378 or btoresdahl@southcarolina250.com
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 so prized that it was sometimes called blue gold, and used as currency. While Charleston’s popular history primarily focuses on the planting class in cultivating
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. But in the summer of 1780, when the British set a trap for Marion, it was Dorothy Sinkler Richardson who saved him by outwitting the
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 exhibit features rare artifacts once owned by General Andrew Pickens and his descendants, including a cavalry sword, a set of dueling pistols, and treasured items