Tom Elmore is celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day by honoring the Irish-Americans who fought during the American Revolution. Eleven percent of the veterans who applied for pensions after the war were Irish. Twenty-nine Irish men represented SC throughout the Continental Congresses. Two signers of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were Irish. Bring
Join us in celebrating America's 250th Birthday attending Revolutionary Reads! March's selection is "Rough Crossings" by Simon Schama. We will meet at Oconee History Museum to discuss the book and to talk about the history relating to the American Revolution. Readers are responsible for acquiring their own books. It will truly be a revolutionary time!
Jeff Neale’s Declaration of Independence
Join us for an engaging evening of history as Bill Segars explores how churches became targets during the American Revolution—and why their destruction mattered far beyond the battlefield. These churches were more than places of worship. They were centers of Patriot activity, community gathering spaces, and symbols of shared identity. Their burning was meant to
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Dr. Sara A. Rich, a prolific author and maritime archaeologist at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), will delve into the remains of a Revolutionary War shipwreck buried for centuries beneath the murky waters
History meets music at this Lunchbox Learning talk spotlighting the Greenville Symphony’s new composition inspired by Revolutionary War heroine Dicey Langston. Go inside the creative process: how commissions begin, how a composer develops themes and structure, and how musicians, historians, and community partners help bring a brand-new work to life. The program also revisits Dicey’s
It is 1780 and the colonies are in rebellion. Charleston is under siege and may have already fallen. The rebel forces were defeated at Savannah last year in 1779. Things are not going well for the American cause but the rebels are not done yet! This event focuses on the time when the British were
Rick Wise, Executive Director and CEO of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust, will be discussing his work in editing the Marion Papers and the impact on our understanding of the American Revolution and Marion himself.
The Abbeville County Chamber is excited to host a speaker series in 2026 in recognition of the 250th. The series will focus on Abbeville County's role in the Revolutionary War, highlighting the people, places, and perspectives that shaped the conflict in this backcountry district. On March 23rd, the anniversary of the Battle of Dunlap's Defeat,
Music by the AAA Home School Band and the South Aiken Baptist Christian School Band will feature music that emphasizes the importance of horses in the development and history of Aiken. The band will be performing pieces like "Hoofbeat", "Stallion", "Classic 60's Westerns", "All the Pretty Little Horses Lullaby" and "Horse and Buggy Ride"
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," archaeologist Christopher Judge, who serves as Associate Director for USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center, will share his wealth of expertise on what Native American life and culture looked like in South Carolina during the
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation, The Charleston Museum is pleased to host a series of lectures, each focusing on a different aspect of Revolutionary War history. On March 25th at 6:00 pm, The Charleston Museum invites the community to the official launch of
In some ways, the American Revolution was Beaufort District's first civil war. Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologist Katie Epps as she discusses the often-overlooked Loyalists of Beaufort District and their actions in the Revolutionary War. This program is part of the "Historically Speaking" local history series, brought to you by the Beaufort District Collection and the
Come for the cannon but stay for the activities! As South Carolina prepares to commemorate the 250 th anniversary of the American Revolution, we present a full day of historical adventure. This day’s event is hosted by the SC Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum where you are transported back in time. This day promises
Location: Middleton Place Pavilion Cost: Free; advanced registration is required. Dr. Bernard Powers, director of the Center for the Study of Slavery in Charleston and professor emeritus of history at the College of Charleston, and Rebecca Moffatt, Instructor of historic preservation at the College of Charleston and a native of Atlantic Canada, will explore the
Learn about the Francis Marion Papers, the original documents of General Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion. Registration is required for this event and opens March 16. Please call 864-850-7077 or see a staff member to reserve your place.
Join us on Tuesday, March 31, at 5:30 PM to learn how to write like a Revolutionary. Bill Williamson, local living history reenactor, will be here to present on 18th century quill writing and communication. As we delve into the 250th anniversary of our country, it is important to understand how our Revolutionary ancestors conducted
Join us for an evening of learning and asking questions. About Captain Henry Felder. Hans Henrich Felder, later Henry Felder, was born in Switzerland, immigrated to America with his parents as a young boy and settled in the Carolina backcountry in 1735. His position in the colony was well established when the tyrannies of the
Focused on the Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill (teacher’s choice!) students will be taken through an in-depth walkthrough of the battle. Students will discuss the decisions made on both sides and use primary sources to gain an understanding about what happened in the past and how critical decisions affected the outcome of the battle. suggested age