• The American Heritage Festival

    This event is held on Graham's Historic Farm, where Francis Marion and his men staged attacks against the British and brought British prisoners in 1780-1781. Colonial period presenters, vendors, and speakers will be present for the public to learn about this important time during the American Revolution in which Marion and his men changed the

  • George Washington’s Birthday Party

    Join Us for a FREE Fun-Filled George Washington’s Birthday Celebration! Get ready to step back in time and celebrate the birthday of America’s first president, George Washington, with an exciting event packed with activities for kids of all ages! • Cake & Treats: Start the day by enjoying delicious birthday cake, celebrating George Washington’s big

  • Colonial Fairfield 1776- 1783

    Revolutionary Struggles, the Patriots, Battle Sites of Colonial Fairfield County and announcement of the Fairfield 250 Committee's Apr. 24-26 Colonial Fairfield History event.

  • Colonial Fairfield

    Persons, places, and events that took place in the Fairfield County area during the War for American Independence.

  • Liberty & Legacy: Part Two: Battle of Blackstock’s Plantation

    In Part Two of our three part series, Liberty & Legacy, learn about the Battle of Blackstock's Plantation, a pivotal military engagement that took place in the Carolina Backcountry. Our presenter, Rick Wise, is the Executive Director of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust and a recognized authority on Revolutionary War sites throughout the state.

  • African American Revolutionary Era

    Presenter: Eleanor Cooper Brown This research was proposed to find definitive documentation that would identify historical information about enslaved persons of African descent in Berkeley County, or their stories. The research focused on Northampton and Wantoot plantations, which were the country seats of General William Moultrie and Daniel Ravenel. Wantoot was also the site of

  • Revolutionary War Concert Series

    This concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution will celebrate the role of African Americans in our country, and will feature all African American music.

  • Francis Marion Memorial Service

    Fans of the Swamp Fox, General Francis Marion, will gather together to honor his memory with a wreath ceremony. Organizations and individuals are invited to attend and present a wreath.

  • SC250 Trivia Night!

    Hear ye! Hear ye! The Nathanael Greene Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) invites the public to SC250 Trivia Night — a FREE, all-ages, "revolutionary" evening of

  • The Promise

    A national premiere of an original play commissioned by the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce through grant funding provided by the SC250 Commission, Professor Annette Dees Grevious and Performance Artist

  • The Promise

    A national premiere of an original play commissioned by the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce through grant funding provided by the SC250 Commission, Professor Annette Dees Grevious and Performance Artist Brandi LaShay have collaborated to develop a compelling production, which explores and uplifts African American involvement in the founding our nation and establishment of the

  • The Cherokee War of 1776

    Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on The Cherokee War of 1776 - The Clash of Cultures leading to the greatest massacre of the American Revolution. Upcountry History Museum / 540 Buncombe Street / Greenville SC 29601 The Upcountry History Museum requires reservations. 85 capacity is usually a sell-out, call 864-467-3100