Celebrating 250 Years of the American Dream Art Exhibit
What does the American Dream mean to you? The Arts & Heritage Center invites all artists to express your interpretation of that idea through your chosen medium for a special
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Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775-1783 Exhibit Open to the Public
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, join us in the Historic Textiles Gallery for a special exhibit on Revolutionary War history and 18th century
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The Sound of Charleston: America 250 Edition
In this 250th anniversary year of the American Revolution and our country’s birth, we invite you to come listen to the music that has been so much a part of
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Revolutionary Days 2026
The Allendale County 250 Committee is thrilled to announce the return of Revolutionary Days — a week-long celebration of South Carolina’s Revolutionary War history. The centerpiece of this year’s event
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Lunch & Learn: South Carolina’s Irish Patriots of the American Revolution
Tom Elmore is celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day by honoring the Irish-Americans who fought during the American Revolution. Eleven percent of the veterans who applied for pensions after the war,
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South Carolina’s Irish Patriots of the American Revolution
Tom Elmore is celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day by honoring the Irish-Americans who fought during the American Revolution. Eleven percent of the veterans who applied for pensions after the war
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Revolutionary Reads: Rough Crossings
Join us in celebrating America's 250th Birthday attending Revolutionary Reads! March's selection is "Rough Crossings" by Simon Schama. We will meet at Oconee History Museum to discuss the book and
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Myths and stories
Jeff Neale’s Declaration of Independence
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Burned Churches in the American Revolution
Join us for an engaging evening of history as Bill Segars explores how churches became targets during the American Revolution—and why their destruction mattered far beyond the battlefield. These churches were more than places of worship. They were centers of Patriot activity, community gathering spaces, and symbols of shared identity. Their burning was meant to
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Sara A. Rich, Maritime Archaeologist/Rhode Island School of Design, “A Revolutionary War Shipwreck in the Cooper River” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Dr. Sara A. Rich, a prolific author and maritime archaeologist
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Lunchbox Learning – Telling a Story Through Sound: How the Greenville Symphony Is Bringing Dicey Langston to Life Through the Creativity of Local Youth
Part of the Upcountry History Museum's monthly Lunchbox Learning lecture series, this program is presented by Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Executive Director, Jessica Satava. The talk explores where music and history
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Thursday Talk: Rev. William Tennent III: Patriot, Pastor, Spy
Rev. William Tennent was a member of the Drayton Expedition of 1775 which journeyed through the South Carolina Backcountry with the intent of persuading Backcountry men to swear an oath of loyalty to support the fledgling rebel government in Charles Town. This program includes a brief overview about Tennent's role and a composite speech written
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Under the Crown
It is 1780 and the colonies are in rebellion. Charleston is under siege and may have already fallen. The rebel forces were defeated at Savannah last year in 1779. Things
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“Captain Henry Felder, A Founding Son of America” Public Panel Discussion & Reception
A public taping of a History Panel discussion to celebrate the contributions of patriot hero, militia leader and martyr, Captain Henry Felder, funded by an Educational Grant from the SC250 Commission. Henry Felder wrote an "Address and Declaration of Separation from the English King," delivering it to William Henry Drayton as foreman of the Grand