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Discover the many events held across the state that commemorate the Revolutionary War, including reenactments, tours and special lectures.
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Carolina Days

Carolina Days

South Carolina played a pivotal role in the American Revolution and helped define our new nation. Carolina Day honors that legacy. Join us for a week of celebrations coinciding with our nation's 250th anniversary.More Details
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SC250 Commission Events

The SC250 Commission meetings are a great way to learn more about the commission’s work, connect with new people, and explore the revolutionary history of the host county. Put these dates on your calendar!More Details
Charleston 250 Events

Charleston 250 Events

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!

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  • May 2026

  • Wed 6

    Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777

    March 24 - December 31
    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 […]

    Free
  • Wed 6

    “Resilience & Revolution: Native Peoples in 18th Century South Carolina” exhibit (“A Glorious Cause” series)

    April 1 @ 9:00 am - May 31 @ 5:30 pm
    Georgetown County Library 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, United States

    “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 […]

  • Wed 6

    American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum Takes You from Front Lines to Home Fronts

    April 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - September 5, 2027 @ 5:00 pm
    Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, United States

    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 […]

    $2 – $14
  • Wed 6

    Paige Sawyer, Chair/Francis Marion Interpretive Center, “Fascinating Facts about Francis Marion” (“A Glorious Cause” series)

    May 6 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Georgetown County Library 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, United States

    *Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Paige Sawyer, Chair of the new Francis Marion Interpretive Center […]

  • Wed 6

    Homeschool Day: Revolutionary Medicine & Diseases

    May 6 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

    Due to repeated no shows; in 2026, families who sign up and repeatedly no-show will be removed from the list in order to have a more accurate picture of expected […]

  • Wed 6

    Forgotten Founder: Charles Pinckney

    May 6 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
    Horry County Museum 805 Main Street, Conway, SC, United States

    The 2026 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with Forgotten Founder: Charles Pinckney. Part of the Carolina Stories Series by SCETV, this film is a historical visualization of the […]

    Free
  • Wed 6

    Screening: Ken Burns The Revolutionary War

    May 6 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Screening: Ken Burns The Revolutionary War
    Oconee History Museum 123 Brown's Square Drive, Walhalla, SC, United States

    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. […]

    Free
  • Thu 7

    Victoria A. Smalls, CEO/Smalls Cultural Resources, “The Social & Cultural Life of Gullah People in the SC Lowcountry during the Revolutinary Era” (“A Glorious Cause” series)

    May 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Georgetown County Library 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, United States

    *Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Victoria A. Smalls will explore the social and cultural life […]

  • Thu 7

    George Washington in the Lowcountry with Curator of History Chad Stewart

    May 7 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    Heyward-Washington House 87 Church St, Charleston, United States

    Charleston was the longest stop of President George Washington’s tour of the Southern states in the spring and summer of 1791. The nation’s first president, still in his first term […]

  • Thu 7

    Thursday Talk Taverns: The Original Social Network of Colonial America

    May 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

    Long before social media, taverns were the bustling nerve centers of colonial life—places where every spoonful of stew and sip of switchel carried news, shaped opinions, and forged powerful alliances. […]

    Free
  • Fri 8

    Revolutionary War Concert featuring Train Music

    May 8 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    South Aiken Baptist Church ​980 Dougherty Road, Aiken, United States

    The members of the AAA Home School Band and the South Aiken Baptist Christian School Band will present a concert focusing on the importance of trains in the development of […]

  • Sat 9

    Carolina Backcountry Springtime

    May 9 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Sumter Museum 122 North Washington Street, SUMTER, SC, United States

    A spring celebration commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. A free, family-friendly event brings history to life with costumed interpreters demonstrating traditional skills like blacksmithing, spinning, and weaving. […]

    Free
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