Norm Rickeman will be the speaker for the next Lee County 250 meeting, on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 6 PM at the City County Complex located at 140 North Main Street in Bishopville, SC. A lifetime history nut, Norm began volunteering as a docent for the National Park Service at Ft Moultrie when he

We're looking forward to the Conference in Sumter Thursday evening through Saturday, March 27-29. Sessions and tours celebrate Sumter history in the context of state and national history. The Conference is an excellent opportunity to connect and reconnect with historians from across the state. Don't miss it!

More American Revolution battles were fought in South Carolina than in any other state. Everyone has something to learn from the conflict that founded our country, and the Relic Room’s full day of programs will offer something for everyone. Come spend a day immersed in history, and bring the youngsters! Join us for: See a

Historian, archivist, and reenactor Robert Ryals brings to life Presbyterian Covenanter Rev. William Martin’s wartime experiences. Enjoy the dramatic reenactment of a backcountry reverend’s fight for freedom against tyranny. Ryals himself portrays Rev. Martin has he recounts his six months in prison and appearance before Lord Cornwallis himself. You bring your lunch and we will

Once a month, the Revolutionary War Center offers a free homeschool day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center. A minimum of ten students will be needed to host these educational programs. If the minimum is not met, parents will be notified a week

Join us, anytime between 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in McCaa's Tavern at Historic Camden to try your hand at creating an indigo-dyed bandana stenciled with the liberty tree motive. This scarf is yours to take home. The liberty tree, an elm in Boston, became a symbol of rebellion against the laws and taxes of

Join us any time between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM at McCaa's Tavern at Historic Camden to try your hand at creating your own tote bag stenciled with Benjamin Franklin's famous quote join or die quote motif. This useful bag is yours to take home.

Chef Justin Cherry will be creating an extraordinary formal colonial dinner showcasing South Carolina's traditional fare. The meal will be completely prepared using 18th century methods, bakes and roasted in Historic Camden's own wood-fired oven and open-hearth spit. Menu features Smoked Trout with Egg Sauce, Roasted Chicken, Sausages, Stewed peas with lemon and parsley, Dressed