SC250’s FY26 Quarter 3 Commission Meeting, hosted by the Richland & Lexington County 250 Committees, will feature opportunities to learn and network with County 250 representatives, Midlands partners, and the SC250 Commission.
Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on The Fall of Savannah - One of the most pivotal events of the Revolutionary War. The beginning of the British Southern Campaign. Hughes Main Library 25 Heritage Green Place / Greenville SC 29601 https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/locations/main Sponsored by the Robert Anderson Chapter, Sons of the American
Explore the Charleston Museum’s newest special exhibit, Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775-1783 on a guided tour for learners between the ages of 6 and 12. Learn all about the Lowcountry’s experience during the Revolutionary War and see objects bringing this history to life. Homeschool History Day programs feature a field trip experience, a
Celebrate America's 250th Birthday with us at Revolutionary Berkeley Day! Colonial Day is the Museum’s biggest fundraiser and flagship colonial and Revolutionary War event, bringing in 3,500 visitors the first four years. This year, we’re rebranding the event as Revolutionary Berkeley Day. But don’t worry! The grounds of the Museum and Old Santee Canal Park
Pleasant Valley Baptist Church 211 Marvin Road Indian Land, SC 29707 Tentative Agenda: 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM Check-in and Welcome Take your seat and get ready to dive in as you meet the workshop presenters, connect with fellow participants, and review the day's agenda. 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Presentation Our Focus and Methodology:
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
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
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.
Persons, places, and events that took place in the Fairfield County area during the War for American Independence.
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.
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
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.
Presented by: Jeff Neale
On February 24th, join Museum Director and Revolutionary War historian Carl Borick for a special guided tour of the Charleston Museum’s newest exhibition, Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775 – 1783. This special exhibition commemorates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation and features historic Revolutionary War
The Anderson County 250th Committee will spotlight middle and high school student essay contest winners with an Awards Ceremony at the Anderson County Museum. Student winners will receive recognition and first-place winners are invited to deliver their essays before the audience. Light refreshments will be served. Local media and the public is invited to attend
Speaker: Eleanor Cooper Brown
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.Join Revolutionary War historian Zachary Lemhouse for a discussion of Black participation in the American War for Independence,
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. This is an annual service conducted on February 27, the day of Marion's death in 1795. Please see the flyer for more information.
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