The public is invited to honor the memory of General Francis Marion. The South Carolina Air National Guard Swamp Fox Wing will fly over precisely at 11 am. The Washington Light Infantry color guard will post the colors. The Pledge of Allegiance will be recited. The National Anthem will be sung. The DAR, SAR and
Patriotic Pilgrimage to the Gravesite of American Patriot Thomas Heyward Jr., who was a Founding Father, South Carolina Representative to the Continental Congress, Militia Commander of the Charles Towne Battalion of Artillery, and Declaration of Independence signer. The Event will include a short program, wreath presentations and musket and cannon salute.
Join the Georgetown County-sponsored Francis Marion Living History Day with American Revolutionary War reenactors, Patriot and Loyalist re-enactments and educational displays from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 in Francis Marion and Joseph Rainey Parks in Georgetown, SC. Often called the Day of the Fox, adults and children will spend the
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. 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
“…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, University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University; Director, Toledo Police Museum Winsor Fry answered the call for service during the early stages of the
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 Commission. Have you made plans to attend? Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Express 1657 N. Main Street, Summerville SCHEDULE Thursday, March 6 8:30 a.m. - Bus Tour with
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 Commission. Have you made plans to attend? Host Hotel: Holiday Inn Express 1657 N. Main Street, Summerville Please register for the Tour, Meet & Greet and Commission
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 the Americans manage to endure? Join us on an engaging bus tour to visit the Camden Battlefield, Rugeley's Mill, Hanging Rock, Waxhaws, and Hobkirk Hill.
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 Lafayette, for a short tour of popular cities as a way to celebrate the nation's 50th anniversary and reignite its patriotism. On March 8th, 1825,
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 History, 3500 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, NC 28215. There will be 10 to 12 presentations about diverse facets of the Revolutionary War in the South. Enjoy
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 of Half-Crown Bakehouse) and Hugh China. Then at 7 pm, we'll proceed to the Robert Mills Courthouse to dance the night away. The dancemaster, Mr.
