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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 […]
A SC250 exhibition in celebration of American musical life and the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution What did the early days of America sound like? This exhibition takes you there — to the parlors, concert halls, and open fields where music helped shape a young nation’s identity. Through rare historic instruments from our world-class […]
This year, the South Carolina State Library partnered with the South Carolina Relic Room and Military Museum for Revolutionary War Day, which highlights South Carolina’s rich Revolutionary War history and the many battles fought here, including Ninety Six, Sullivan’s Island, Camden, Kings Mountain, and Cowpens. The fighting produced heroes whose names we still recall, such […]
From 1775-1783, Patriots and Loyalists engaged in ongoing skirmishes and all-out battles as the American Revolution spread throughout the 13 Colonies until the tide of war turned in favor of the Patriots during the 1778-1781 Southern Campaign. And while these battles draw most of the attention, daily life among citizens and non-combatants continued on the […]
Revolutionary Art: A Depiction of the American Revolution in South Carolina is a display of 13 works of art depicting important battles and scenes of the American Revolution in South Carolina. Several important military officers and statesmen who served South Carolina during the Revolution are also represented. These paintings are reproductions of original works that […]
This family friendly event will give visitors a chance to view the SC State Museum Traveling Exhibit "The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina" as well as Revolutionary War era artifacts on loan from local collectors. There will also be colonial era games for children to play and snacks. The exhibit is free to the […]
Learn about the different types of Revolutionary War records and where to locate them for your family history research.
Back by popular demand! Join us on Tuesday, September 15, at 5:30 PM at the Anderson County Museum to learn how to write like a Revolutionary. Bill Williamson, local living […]
Join us for a day of fellowship, networking and brainstorming as we recap Carolina Days and look forward to commemorating through 2033! Please RSVP via the Google Link so we can have an accurate headcount for lunch. You won't want to miss this full day of fellowship, celebrations, and brainstorming! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXZp7yll7UcDybiPVBwZQyvFbZiXoIZXocvzEzvRiyPqVrQQ/viewform?fbzx=1242729215039236714
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. […]
Celebrate Constitution Day and America 250 with Erskine College! Join us on Thursday, September 17, at 7:00 p.m. on the Erskine Mall for a free screening of Young Washington on our Jumbotron. This family-friendly event is open to the public, and we encourage everyone to attend. Presented in partnership with Abbeville 250, the evening offers […]
September 18 – George Washington We’ll focus on the Revolutionary War leader and Founding Father, General George Washington. Come learn about his life, military career, and his time after the war (including some brief information about his time as President of the United States). As a part of our celebrations and remembrances during the 250th, […]