As one of America 250’s Signature Cities, SC250 Charleston will be hosting a variety of educational and family-friendly events. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to honor the American Revolution while exploring one of the most beautiful cities in the world!
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," the ever-popular Lee G. Brockington will bring our series to […]
For ages 5+. Join Storyteller Tim Lowry for songs and stories enjoyed by children in 1776. Kids can try colonial toys, write with quill pens, play tavern games and even […]
As the Revolutionary War raged, music was the soundtrack. Ballads rang out in taverns, gospel music swelled from plantations and Native American’s flutes consoled displaced communities. On June 20, 2026 […]
Discover the skills and creativity that helped shape America! This week focuses on the craftsmanship and trades that supported daily life during the Revolutionary era. Campers will explore historic crafts, […]
Join Charleston County Public Library for a living history program with Eliza, a time traveler from the 18th century, who gives modern audiences her view of the American Revolution as a […]
Released in 2000, The Patriot is an epic historical action drama directed by Roland Emmerich and set against the backdrop of the American Revolutionary War. The film stars Mel Gibson […]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence with a special Revolutionary War focused tour of the Heyward-Washington House with Chief of Education Elise Reagan. Hear about the original owner of the home and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Heyward, Jr.’s, experience during the American Revolution. See Museum pieces […]
The Philemon Waters Chapter, SAR and Jasper Chapter, DAR with the City of Newberry will be officially dedicating a monument to the Newberry County Patriots of the American Revolution in Memorial Park, Newberry, SC. This is a collaborative endeavor with the SAR, SAR, City of Newberry, Newberry County, and the Newberry County 250 Committee. This […]
THE SABBATH 1776 PROJECT SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2026 • 10:00 A.M. First (Scots) Presbyterian Church is delighted to announce that during its June Stated Meeting, the Session approved the Worship Committee's recommendation (inspired by Pat Kruger and Karolea Lucas) to proceed with a unique semiquincentennial worship experience called the Sabbath 1776 Project. Prepare to glorify […]
Step back in time to the sights and sounds of the American Revolution! Watch the annual Battle of Huck’s Defeat unfold on the 246th anniversary and learn about the Carolina Piedmont’s role in the Southern Campaign.
Author Jeffrey Rosen (born February 13, 1964) is an American legal scholar who until recently served as the president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, in Philadelphia. Congress chartered the Constitution Center "to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a non-partisan basis." Rosen served as president of the National Constitution Center in for […]
BATTLE OF CEDAR SPRINGS REENACTMENTJuly 18 • 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM140 Cedar Springs Place • Spartanburg, SC 29302 Join us as we honor one of Spartanburg County’s earliest Revolutionary War victories—and one of its bravest women. During the Revolution, Patriot leader John Thomas was captured and confined at Ninety Six. His wife, Jane Black […]