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!
The South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) announces a traveling exhibit highlighting some of the most-important documents from the early years of the American Revolution: Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777. On display will be the 1775 Articles of Association for the District East of the Wateree, the South Carolina Constitution of […]
“Resilience & Revolution: Native Peoples in 18th Century South Carolina” is a traveling exhibit from the South Carolina State Museum that will be on public display at the Georgetown Library during regular operating hours (Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. / Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) in April and May 2026 as part of "A Glorious Cause: South […]
Join us every Wednesday throughout the months of April and May for a screening of The American Revolution: A Film by Ken Burns. Each week we will show 1 episode. Each episode lasts around 2 hours. FREE POPCORN & DRINKS! This event is Free but donations are gladly accepted.
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Beth Yarbrough will take us on a virtual tour of historic buildings from the colonial and Revolutionary period in South Carolina, including homes and churches, that are in need of preservation either because they have […]
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation, The Charleston Museum is pleased to host a series of lectures, each focusing on a different aspect of Revolutionary War history. From the Siege of Charleston to the Siege of Fort Motte to the Battle of Camden, battlefield […]
Discover the beginnings of America’s fight for independence as we launch our SC250 Speaker Series at the Cherokee County Museum. Our opening program, Revolutionary War 101, offers an accessible look at the causes, key moments, and lasting impact of the American Revolution, with special focus on South Carolina’s decisive contributions. The presenter, Rick Wise, is […]
Actors’ Theater of South Carolina (ATSC), with funding through SC250, is partnering with the Revolutionary War Visitor Center to host a viewing of their latest Revolutionary film “Echoes of Glory, Heroes from the American Revolution.” Chris Weatherhead & Clarence Felder, the creators/writers and co-stars of the film will be present to answer questions after the […]
For one evening, Historic Walnut Grove transforms into an 18th-century colonial tavern. Gather by candlelight for dinner, drinks, music and dancing inspired by the food, fellowship, and traditions of the South Carolina backcountry. This immersive evening brings history to life, recalling the tavern’s role as a place of community in early Spartanburg County.
Step into the past at the Fairfield County 250th Living History Event, "Stories of the Backcountry: Fairfield in the Revolution", taking place April 25–26, 2026. This immersive weekend experience brings Revolutionary War history to life through living history encampments, demonstrations, and engaging presentations featuring figures such as George Washington and Lord Cornwallis. Visitors can explore […]
For upper elementary to tweens. Listen to a hilarious Revolutionary War tale from the Battle of Fort Sullivan, where a British officer's pride (and pants!) were blown away with Storyteller Tim Lowry. Saturday, April 25 at the Poe/Sullivan's Island Library (1921 I'On Avenue, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482)
Bill Seagar's will present Churches burned during the revolutionary war with books for purchase and signing.
PROGRAM Peter B. Kay/Mark Waldrop: Dicey Langston story world premiere Aaron Copland: Appalachian Spring CONDUCTOR Lee Mills, Music Director GUEST Oona Borovicka, Narrator Discover the courage and spirit of a Revolutionary War heroine with Dicey Langston: The South Carolina Girl Who Defied an Army. This world premiere by Peter B. Kay and Mark Waldrop brings to life the […]