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," Dr. Elizabeth Chew, the CEO of the South Carolina Historical Society in Charleston, will offer a view into the cultural life of the period, exploring important artworks and artists of the American Revolution. A historian, […]
The City of Orangeburg celebrates America's 250th anniversary to kick off the annual Orangeburg Festival of Roses! Free, general admission seating.
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation, The Charleston Museum is pleased to present its newest exhibition, Ringleaders of Rebellion, now on display in the Museum’s Historic Textiles Gallery. One of the many unique items currently on display in Ringleaders is a 14-foot-long silk sash, […]
COMMEMORATE THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION BY VISITING HISTORIC SITES IN SUMTER COUNTY, SC. Explore local Revolutionary roots on this guided historical bus tour. Enjoy four engaging stops on a guided bus tour, uncovering the people, places, and pivotal moments that shaped Sumter, South Carolina’s connection to the American Revolution.Lunch is included. Join […]
Celebrating America 250! See how your ancestors may have lived. Original historic log cabins, blockhouse, church, and African American School open for tours. Old-time hymn singing in the church, re-enactors, […]
Come and see how your ancestors may have lived. Original historic log cabins, blockhouse, church, and African American school open. Old time hymn singing in the church, re-enactors, blacksmith, historic tales of Laurens County heroes and heroines, battles, and much more.
Please join us at Ft. Motte as we celebrate the Women of South Carolina who made the Revolutions successful. In this extraordinary and historic year, we invite you and your family to a Saturday picnic celebrating the Founding Mothers of Revolutionary South Carolina! Experience the scenic hilltop high above the Congaree River, where Rebecca Motte […]
Annual food event at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. I know I am late, but I was not sure if we could make space
This inquiry explores the complex lives of enslaved people in Berkeley County, South Carolina, during the Revolutionary Era. It examines the tensions between their yearning for freedom and the brutal realities of bondage, offering a nuanced perspective on this pivotal period.