• 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

  • Liberty Day at the State House

    South Carolina classrooms will help kick off the 250th anniversary of American Independence on Friday January 16, 2026! Liberty Day at the Statehouse is a one-of- a-kind educational experience that expands our students’ knowledge of U.S. and South Carolina history. This engaging and action-packed field trip brings history and civics to life for 250 selected

  • 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens

    Join us on Saturday, January 17 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) and Sunday, January 18 (9:00 am to 5:00 pm) 2026 to observe the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Cowpens. There will be free programs for all ages, including historic weapons demonstrations, children’s activities, cavalry demonstrations, special guest presenters, ranger programs, and more! For

  • The Wartime Experiences of Reverend William Martin

    Reverend William Martin immigrated from Ulster to the South Carolina Backcountry in 1772 and found religious freedom and economic opportunity for himself and his congregation. He lost it all eight years later for committing a seditious act and taking a stand against British authorities. This 20-minute program brings to life Martin’s story through a carefully

  • PBS Film Series Rebels & Redcoats: The War Moves South

    The 2026 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with the PBS Film Series Rebels & Redcoats: The War Moves South. In the third installment of the series, we see the British open a new front in the southern colonies. They win a series of victories against American and French forces, and find a new

  • General Francis Marion Commemoration

    Annual Commemoration of Gen. Francis Marion at his Pineville gravesite with Fly-over and Light Infantry and lunch at Belle Isle Presbyterian. Open to the public.

  • South Carolina Interpreters Mini-Conference

    The inaugural theme for the South Carolina Interpreters Mini Conference is Unearthing 250 Years of Freedom Fighting. Speakers will cover a range of topics surrounding the theme of expanding the

  • 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