The Charleston Museum and its historic houses are open on Independence Day. The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday, 12 to 5 pm. Heyward-Washington House: Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday, 12 to 5 pm (last audio tour begins at 4:15 pm). Joseph Manigault House: Monday through
Join us as we celebrate Independence Day 2025! At 11:00AM and 1:30PM there will be a ranger led reading of the Declaration of Independence and a short talk about some of the 56 signers. Visitors will then be able to sign their own copy of the Declaration of Independence that they can take home with
Instructions: Find each location across Marion County Purchase their signature SC 250th food or beverage item Read the historical story and answer your trivia question Stamp your passport book Be
On July 5th, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy and Archaeology team will partner with South Carolina 250 (SC250) to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a special walking tour honoring Beaufort County’s often-overlooked role in the war. Led by archaeologist Katie Epps, the 1.8-mile tour will guide attendees through Palmetto Bluff’s historic cemeteries
Meeting link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87028162313?pwd=DbLifgfj6eggogA9adgGvayo69Wmxc.1 Meeting ID: 870 2816 2313 Passcode: 388054 Dial +1 305 224 1968 Contact Brett Toresdahl if you have any questions: 803-898-3378 or btoresdahl@southcarolina250.com
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
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