Prior to the 3rd Quarter Commission meeting, a virtual Grant Work Session will be held with all Commissioners invited. This is open to the public. Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 11:30 A.M. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83812170845?pwd=2t0SfaXr7Diait8kXMFbxo2gQkeTld.1 Meeting ID: 838 1217 0845 Passcode: 771721 Dial+1 305 224 1968 QUESTIONS? Contact
Once a month, the Revolutionary 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.
“…I continued during the whole war”: The Exceptional Typical Military Service of Winsor Fry—Soldier of Color During the Revolutionary War presented by Shirley L. Green, Adjunct Professor, Department of History,
SC250’s FY25 Quarter 3 Commission Meeting, hosted by the Berkeley County 250 Committee, will feature a tour and opportunities to learn and network with County 250 representatives and the SC250
SC250’s FY25 Quarter 3 Commission Meeting, hosted by the Berkeley County 250 Committee, will feature a tour and opportunities to learn and network with County 250 representatives and the SC250
The darkest days of the Revolution were fought in the backcountry--the Battle of Camden and Buford's Massacre, to name a few. Our country's independence lay in the balance; how did
In 1824, the United States was in the throes of a very contentious national Presidential election. President James Monroe invited the last living American Revolutionary War General, the Marquis de
Southern Campaigns Revolutionary War Round Table (SCRWRT) announces its next Round Table to be held on March 8, 2025 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Charlotte Museum of
Join us for a party--1825 style! The evening begins at historic McCaa's Tavern for a gourmet dinner cooked by Chefs Justin Cherry (resident baker at Washington's Mount Vernon and proprietor
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/84944272002?pwd=4Si5oaJli7upxym7HGBRr0zaxQnUAE.1 Meeting
Discover the power of words, ideas, and deception in the struggle for freedom. Part of Sumter 250th's Speaker Series. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided.
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SC250 has heard from the County 250s that the groups want to know what everyone else is doing and collaborate where possible. This event is a great way to do
On March 24, 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette paid a visit to the town of Hamburg, SC during his tour of the southern and western states of the US. Lafayette, a French aristocrat, had supported the American colonies in their struggle against the English crown. A lifelong friend of George Washington, Lafayette was celebrated with
We're looking forward to the Conference in Sumter Thursday evening through Saturday, March 27-29. Sessions and tours celebrate Sumter history in the context of state and national history. The Conference is an excellent opportunity to connect and reconnect with historians from across the state. Don't miss it!
More American Revolution battles were fought in South Carolina than in any other state. Everyone has something to learn from the conflict that founded our country, and the Relic Room’s full day of programs will offer something for everyone. Come spend a day immersed in history, and bring the youngsters! Join us for: See a
Historian, archivist, and reenactor Robert Ryals brings to life Presbyterian Covenanter Rev. William Martin’s wartime experiences. Enjoy the dramatic reenactment of a backcountry reverend’s fight for freedom against tyranny. Ryals himself portrays Rev. Martin has he recounts his six months in prison and appearance before Lord Cornwallis himself. You bring your lunch and we will
Once a month, the Revolutionary 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, parents will be notified a week
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/84944272002?pwd=4Si5oaJli7upxym7HGBRr0zaxQnUAE.1 Meeting ID: 849 4427 2002 Passcode: 221051 Phone Number: Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 Contact info@southcarolina250.com for any additional information. Agenda: Click Here
Join historian Carin Bloom as she sets the stage for the ribbon cutting of the Francis Marion Interpretive Center, making history come alive as she portrays Mrs. Catharine Greene, wife of General Nathanael Greene. The date was carefully selected to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War at the
Join us for a Celebration of Lexington County’s Namesake: The Battle of Lexington and Concord On April 19, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m., history comes to life at Lexington’s Old Mill Pond Trail as the community is invited to gather for “The Shot Heard Round the World”, a special 250th-American Revolution anniversary celebration of
