• Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777

    SC History Center 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • American Voices: Lost and Found

    Sigal Music Museum 516 Buncombe St., Greenville, SC, United States

    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 […]

    $6
  • SC250 Palmetto Display

    South Carolina State Library 1500 Senate Street, Columbia, SC, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Speaker Series

    The Cherokee County Museum Cherokee County Museum, gaffney, SC, United States

    Cherokee Historical & Preservation Society will be hosting speakers lecturing on topics related to the American Revolution. The speakers include Rick Wise (Revolutionary War 101), Kathryn Smith (George Washington's 1791 […]

    Free
  • Hometown Heroes: Celebrating 250 Years of American Service

    Fort Mill History Museum 107 Clebourne St., Fort Mill, SC, United States

    Join the Fort Mill History Museum for a Memorial Day service to honor Fort Mill veterans and experience the grand opening of a temporary military exhibit, which will feature stories […]

    Free
  • March Through History

    Lee County Public Library 200 N. Main Street, BISHOPVILLE, SC, United States

    Scavenger hunt on Main Street Prizes donated by Lee County 250

    Free
  • Downtown Newberry Story Walk: “A Spy Called James”

    Historic Downtown Newberry Main Street, Newberry, SC, United States

    Newberry County First Steps Story Walk, "A Spy Called James". Follow the story of James Armistead Lafayette, African American Patriot Double-Agent, during the American Revolution, based on the book by […]

    Free
  • The History and Archaeology of Fort Motte Traveling Exhibit

    South Carolina State Library 1500 Senate Street, Columbia, SC, United States

    This traveling exhibition examines the 1781 siege of Fort Motte, the excavation of the site, and the artifacts uncovered there. Fort Motte, located in present-day Calhoun County, South Carolina, was […]

    Free
  • Learn to Make History: The 1700s

    Sumter County Gallery of Art 200 Hasel Street, Sumter, SC, United States

    A three-week historical sewing course that combines fashion, history, museum studies, and practical garment construction. Create your very own colonial petticoat and short gown in this hands-on historical course. Men […]

    $50 – $60
  • Chester County Movie Night: Showing The Patriot

    Great Falls War Memorial Building 401 Dearborn Street, Great Falls, SC, United States

    Join Chester County for a special outdoor screening of The Patriot, the Revolutionary War film that was largely filmed right here in Chester County. The evening will take place rain […]

    Free