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 fun, friendly competition, and South Carolina history — made possible by generous grant support from the SC250 Commission. Test your knowledge of the people, places,
On Saturday, Feburary 28, join the SC African American Heritage Commission for its annual conference at the SC Department of Archives and History located at 8301 Parklane Road Columbia, SC 29223. For the full rundown of the day's events see the attached flyer. Online registration is encouraged through the this link.
Discussion and presentation of the roles not mentioned, questioned or considered that the Africans played in the founding of America.
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
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
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
As we continue to explore our nation’s 250th anniversary, it is a pleasure to host presenters Amber Satterthwaite (Drayton Hall Preservation Trust) and Brandon M. Stone (Middleton Place Foundation) for an exploration of the American Revolutionary War through the lives of two founding fathers—William Henry Drayton and Arthur Middleton. This lecture will examine the friendship
Activities will include period-era surveying, joinery, cooking, and militia from Revolutionary War times as well as a very fine display of officer grade camp furniture. Come visit Living History! Muskets, surveying chains, furniture-making tools, soap-making! Handsome bell-shaped militia tents.
Join the Georgetown County-sponsored Francis Marion Living History Day with American Revolutionary War reenactors, Patriot re-enactments and educational displays from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Francis Marion and Joseph Rainey Parks in Georgetown, SC. Often called the Day of the Fox, adults and children will spend the day immersed
Join us on Saturday, March 7 from 11 am to 1 pm for our free, monthly Family Fun Day. This month's theme is Aiken County's founding, which occurred on March 10, 1871. For this Family Fun Day, we will have four stations throughout the museum where families go to solve riddles and gain a puzzle
Tour the town home of Thomas Heyward, Jr., one of South Carolina’s Signers of the Declaration! Hear about the Revolutionary history of the property and those who lived there. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Charleston Museum is hosting a series of family programs called Revolutionary
Live performance of Rebecca Brewton Motte
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country, local author and historian Tom Elmore will present information about Irish Carolinians who served as Patriots during the Revolutionary War, including statesmen, military leaders, and common soldiers. He'll even throw in some details about an Irish Loyalist or two. Come learn about how
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:
Dr. Eddie Lee, SC250 Commissioner, will present "Five Key Lessons From the American Revolution." Dr. Lee is a renown historian who has taught South Carolina history for several years as a Professor of History at Winthrop University. Robert Ryals, Public Historian/Historic Storyteller, will present a dramatic 1st person scripted program about the wartime experiences of
Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on The Bloody Summer of 1780 - The Patriot resistance slowly emerges. Thomas Sumter and Francis Marion take to the field. Laurens County Museum / 116 S. Public Square / Laurens SC 29360 Facebook Live - https://www.facebook.com/laurensmuseum/ The Laurens County Museum lectures are shown on
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative of the Georgetown County Library," national award-winning storyteller Tim Lowry invites attendees into a typical colonial parlor to enjoy games and dances popular during the period. Lowry will also share inspiring stories of Patriot resistance in the South Carolina Lowcountry
Berkeley 250 Revolutionary Women of Berkeley County Telling Her Story for BDIHS Lunch & Learn for Women’s History Month at New Realm Restaurant in conjunction with Daniel Island Historical Society. PUBLIC.
The Newberry Museum Special Presentation: “The Important Role of Women in the American Revolution” presented by Mille Westermeyer, Jasper Chapter, DAR. The story of the American Revolution cannot be properly understood without including the important contributions and experiences of women in gaining our independence. Presentation covers: Influential Writers, Thinkers, and Poets (Mercy Otis Warren, Abigail
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," historian Zachary Lemhouse will explain significance of popular Revolutionary songs while also plucking out several tunes for attendees with his trusty bow and fiddle, so be ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet
Join Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman in the Historic Textiles Gallery on March 12, 2026 for a special gallery talk. While discussing textiles and Museum collection pieces from the
A play! Performed by 8th grade students, Mr.Foxworth s History class!!