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  • Blue, Red, & Black: African Americans and the Revolutionary War

    Discover the lesser-known stories about America’s fight for freedom. Join us with your lunch as Donald West shines a light on the vital role African Americans played in America’s quest for independence. Using period artwork, illustrations, and historical documentation, Mr. West will share these stories of our country’s history during the period of 1763-1783. (You

  • Revolutionary Reads: The Hornet’s Nest

    Join us in celebrating America's 250th Birthday attending Revolutionary Reads! February's selection is "The Hornet's Nest" by Jimmy Carter 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

  • African American people of color

    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

  • Quarterly Commission Meeting

    The SC250 Commission will convene its official meeting beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the South Carolina State Museum. The meeting will recess for lunch at noon and resume at 1:00 p.m. The Commissioners will review progress, discuss upcoming initiatives, and continue planning for the statewide commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary.

  • SC250 Commission Meeting

    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.

  • The Fall of Savannah

    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

  • Homeschool History Day: Ringleaders of Rebellion

    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

  • Revolutionary Berkeley Day

    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

  • Patriots of Color Genealogical Workshop

    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:

  • 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.

  • Special Tour of Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775 – 1783 with Director Carl Borick

    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

  • Anderson County 250th Student Essay Contest Award Ceremony

    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

  • To the Last Drop of Blood: African Americans in the American Revolution Lecture with Historian and Director of the Southern Revolutionary War Institute Zachary Lemhouse

    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,

  • 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. This is an annual service conducted on February 27, the day of Marion's death in 1795. Please see the flyer for more information.

  • 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 fun, friendly competition, and South Carolina history — made possible by generous grant support from the SC250 Commission. Test your knowledge of the people, places,

  • 2026 SC African American Heritage Commission Annual Conference

    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.

  • 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 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