Historian, archivist, and reenactor Robert Ryals brings to life Presbyterian Covenanter Rev. William Martin’s wartime experiences. Enjoy the dramatic reenactment of a backcountry reverend’s fight for freedom against tyranny. Ryals himself portrays Rev. Martin has he recounts his six months in prison and appearance before Lord Cornwallis himself. You bring your lunch and we will

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

Join historian Carin Bloom as she sets the stage for the ribbon cutting of the Francis Marion Interpretive Center, making history come alive as she portrays Mrs. Catharine Greene, wife of General Nathanael Greene. The date was carefully selected to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War at the

Join us for a Celebration of Lexington County’s Namesake: The Battle of Lexington and Concord On April 19, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:30 p.m., history comes to life at Lexington’s Old Mill Pond Trail as the community is invited to gather for “The Shot Heard Round the World”, a special 250th-American Revolution anniversary celebration of

Backcountry War: The Rise of Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton, and Thomas Sumter Author Andrew Waters weaves the histories of Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton, and Thomas Sumter into one larger picture. From the Swamps of Pee Dee to the hills of the Santee, South Carolina is the birthplace of legends like Bloody Ban, The Fighting Gamecock,

In conjunction with the annual Purple Martin Festival, the Calhoun County 250 Committee will sponsor an information booth on the Court House Grounds. The highlight of the event will be

Registration Opens January 2025  Join us at the Madren Center, Clemson University for a special weekend where we will explore the role that South Carolina Jews played in the American

Join USC Grad student, Erynn Price in a walkthrough of colonial American fashion; fashion trends from the streets of London and the parlor rooms of France made their way to

The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend: George Washington and France Presented by Kyle Meyers George Washington’s experiences during the French and Indian War solidified a strong animosity towards Britain’s