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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

  • Sat 16

    Historic Camden Celebrates America’s 250th!

    May 16 @ 4:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Historic Camden 222 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

    Join us as we commemorate Evacuation Day and celebrate the retreat of British forces from Camden turning the tide of the Revolutionary War in the South! Enjoy fireworks, food trucks, […]

    Free Admission! Cost for
  • Sat 16

    Historic Camden Celebrates America’s 250th!

    May 16 @ 4:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Historic Camden 222 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

    Join us as we commemorate Evacuation Day and celebrate the retreat of British forces from Camden turning the tide of the Revolutionary War in the South! Enjoy fireworks, food trucks, […]

    Free Admission! Cost for
  • Mon 18

    Hobkirk Hill Ribbon Cutting

    May 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

    Arrive at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center between 10:00-10:30 to take the bus to this special event. PLEASE JOIN US PLEASE RSVP: rsvp@battlefields.org to reserve a seat on the bus. […]

    Free
  • Tue 19

    Lunch & Learn: Elizabeth & Ann Timothy: America’s First Female Journalists in Colonial and Revolutionary War Times

    May 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

    Elizabeth Timothy and her daughter-in-law, Ann Donovan Timothy quite literally printed their mark on American history while running the South Carolina Gazette during the birth of our country. Bring your […]

    Free
  • Tue 19

    HIDDEN VOICES IN THE WAXHAWS: BUFORD’S DEFEAT

    May 19 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Pleasant Dale Baptist Church 133 South Potter Road, Lancaster, SC, United States

    A fresh look at the Buford Massacre using overlooked sources - including Buford’s own letter.

    Free
  • Wed 20

    Stories Around the State- Revolutionary Correspondence: The Letters, Life, and Legacy of Henry Laurens

    May 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Charleston County Public Library

    Join the SC Historical Society and Chesterfield County Library for Stories Around the State!   “Revolutionary Correspondence: The Letters, Life, and Legacy of Henry Laurens” Presenter: Annette Guild This program […]

    Free
  • Wed 20

    “Family History & Connections with Francis Marion” (“A Glorious Cause” series)

    May 20 @ 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," Thomas Keith Gourdin will offer a personal account as one […]

  • Wed 20

    Florals and Freedom: Fashion and Material Culture Surrounding the American Revolution

    May 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    The Charleston Museum 360 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    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 […]

  • Wed 20

    Commemoration of Henry Felder’s Declaration of Separation from the English King

    May 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    The Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon 122 E Bay St, Charleston, SC, United States

    Commemoration of Henry Felder’s Declaration of Separation from the English King will be read on its 250th Anniversary, May 20, 2026 A public commemorative reading in the Great Hall of […]

    Free
  • Wed 20

    Screening: Ken Burns The Revolutionary War

    May 20 @ 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 21

    Hometown Heroes: Celebrating 250 Years of American Service

    May 21 - August 1
    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
  • Thu 21

    Jennifaye Singleton, Sweetgrass Weaver, “Traditional Gullah Artforms of the Revolutionary Period” (“A Glorious Cause” series)

    May 21 @ 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," sweetgrass weaver and storyteller Jennifaye Singleton, who has been practicing […]

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