Join us as we discuss the Camden District Resolves. You'll learn more about the people of Camden and what they believed about the reasons for defiance leading up to the Revolutionary War in South Carolina. The History Man, Eric Barnes, will use games and activities to explain why Camden District inhabitants issued a "mini" cry
Bring the family out for some history and fun as we commemorate the raising of the first South Carolina Flag. This flag, designed by Gen. William Moultrie, was hoisted at Ft. Johnson in September 1775 in the leadup to Revolution. Moultrie later stated, "I had a large blue flag made with a crescent in the
Join us for a day of activities recognizing Abbeville County's role in the American Revolution! We'll be launching the Voices of the Revolution Exhibit at the Welcome Center, a permanent display that will feature untold stories of men, women, and children from all backgrounds--Patriot, Loyalist, African American, and Indigenous--who experienced the war in different ways.
In recognition of those enslaved and freed people who worked and lived at the Bratton plantation, descendants gather to tell their stories and honor their legacies. This year, we are focusing on recreation and resistance of free and enslaved persons during the 18th and 19th centuries. On-going Activities: • Meet descendants, both Black and white,
Lunch and Learn program: Come hear Rhett Adams, Kershaw County 250 committee member, speak on Camden's history from 1774-1775. Topics will include the Camden District Resolves, Carolina Day, the Snow Campaign, William Henry Drayton, and more! You bring your lunch and we'll provide the learning!
How did artists depict the American Revolution while it was happening and shortly after independence was won? What visual knowledge was available to newly minted Americans about the war and its heroes? How was the war remembered fifty and seventy-five years later, as the nation headed towards Civil War? You bring your lunch and we
Two South Carolina ladies take you on adventures of the many ways women fought in the American Revolution 1770 – 1782 in South Carolina! With no vote, and danger on all sides, they got clever. You meet some unknown women, discover hidden facts and learn stories of bravery by the ladies who "Followed the Drum!" Stories of
Patriots from Lancaster County were imprisoned by the British on these ships Women from the Waxhaws risked their lives to provide aid and comfort for the prisoners Some of these men did not survive the horrific conditions of these ships.
"Sit Down, John!" and Stand Up for History: Feuds, Freedoms, and Founders -- A screening of "1776" at the Uptown Market 📅 Monday, September 16th | 7:30 PM 📍 Uptown Market, Greenwood, SC 🎟️ Free Admission | Bring a chair, a blanket, and a revolutionary spirit In honor of the 250th anniversary of American Independence,
The 2025 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with a film by South Carolina ETV on inductees from the Revolutionary War 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
https://www.chambermusiccharleston.org/event/the-winds-of-revolution-bishop-gadsden-house-concert/ TRADITIONAL Suite of US Revolutionary War Era Marches DEVIENNE Trio in Bb, Op. 61, No. 5 BEETHOVEN Wind Quartet in C Major, Op. 87 Regina Helcher Yost, flute l Gretchen Roper, clarinet Sandra Nikolajevs, bassoon l Debra Sherrill Ward, french horn
Thursday, September 18, 2025 Our 4th annual Preserving Historic Cemeteries Workshop provides attendees with information on technical, legal, and firsthand perspectives that contribute to successful preservation projects. Speakers will offer a variety of first hand research and preservation experiences. See the workshop flier for the complete program and click the link below to register for