In 1781, the city of Charleston was engaged in the longest battle of the Revolutionary War. Learn what happened during the Siege of Charleston and discover how to fire a cannon! Kid Tours is a series designed to highlight artifacts from our collection that have fascinated children for years. Kid Tours meet every Wednesday during
Immerse yourself in South Carolina's efforts to commemorate and celebrate our state's unique role in winning our independence during the American Revolution which occurred 250 years ago. The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission and it's partner, the Liberty Trail will be the subject of a talk by Bill Davies, historian and immediate past chair
Join USC graduate student, J.P. Wilson for a musical voyage across the Atlantic, discussing pre-colonial music trends throughout Africa, the Americas, and Europe. From early maritime music to the fusion of disparate music cultures in the Americas, this is sure to be a program you don’t want to miss. RSVP @ simplyrevolutionary.com
Please join us to commemorate the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Huck's Defeat (fought on Historic Brattonsville's property) with living history activities and battle reenactments. The activities will include 18th-century military demonstrations, historic trades, and battlefield tours.
Location: Fort Charlotte Memorial Site in Hester’s Bottoms Campground at the end of Fort Charlotte Rd., Mt. Carmel (north of Willington). Time: Begins at 10:30 a.m. and will run to approx. noon. Free to the public – Hosted by the McCormick County Historical Commission Event Schedule/Further Details:  Opening Welcome  Dignitary/Guest Recognition and Speakers
Presentation on the life of General Thomas Sumter by historian Michael Bowman with the Sumter Museum.
A forensic science educational program modeled to ultimately discover the name of a Revolutionary War Soldier grave discovered on a South Carolina battlefield. Participants will use Battlefield Archaeology, Bio-Archaeology, Forensic Anthropology, Historic Documents, and even a working DNA lab demonstration to solve the puzzle. This model exercises activities that  parallel the ongoing work to identify
Help discover the identity of a Revolutionary War Soldier whose grave was discovered on a South Carolina battlefield. Participants will use Battlefield Archaeology, Bio-Archaeology, Forensic Anthropology, Historic Documents, and even a working DNA lab demonstration to solve the puzzle. This program's activities parallel those being used in the ongoing work to identify remains of Revolutionary
Zach Lemhouse, historian at Historic Brattonsville will both inform and play 18th century music that was popular in colonial America. You bring your lunch and we will provide the learning opportunity!
The 2025 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with a documentary by South Carolina ETV on inductees from the Colonial Era into the South Carolina Hall of Fame. Established in 1973, The South Carolina Hall of Fame, located in Myrtle Beach, inducts one deceased and one contemporary honoree each year. It is by law
The Cherokee Historical & Preservation Society, Inc. presents the 10th annual Liberation Day celebration at the Fort Thicketty historic site. Since purchasing and rehabilitating the site in 2015, the Society has commemorated its liberation by the Patriots by lowering the British flag and raising the United States flag, along with wreath laying and guest speakers.
Round Table presentations of 20 mins each by 10-12 scholars and/or historians on the Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution, especially as it relates to South Carolina. Attendance is free. Please contact John E. Allison (john@allinvmgt.com) or David Reuwer (davidreuwer3@aol.com) to register interest in attending.