Step back in time to experience the colonial and revolutionary spirit. Experience life in 1781 during the Revolutionary War with live demonstrations of cannon fire, cooking, spinning, camp life, 18th century music and more! Children's activities happening throughout the day, including candle dipping, quill writing, tin punching, tricorn hats, horn books and sweet bags. Saturday […]
Join us on Saturday October 4 for our annual Battle Anniversary Weekend Lantern Tour. Our theme for the tour will be the aftermath of the battle of Kings Mountain. The tour will last about one hour and cover the 1.5-mile battlefield tour, so wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Space is […]
On this day Kings Mountain National Military Park will fully open for the morning, to commemorate the anniversary of the battle. This program will feature a wreath laying ceremony at 11:00 AM and remarks from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Sons of the American Revolution (SAR). At 3:00 PM the Overmountain Victory […]
Celebrate South Carolina’s 250th anniversary with a deep dive into Clarendon County’s rich and layered history. This unique heritage event highlights legendary Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion and explores the sacred history of the Santee Indian Mound and Fort Watson site, all in one curated day. Important to note: There is not a bathroom at […]
The Town of Patrick, together with Mayor Rosa Lee Millsaps Privette and the Patrick Town Council, invites you to attend the Unveiling Ceremony honoring the lat John C. Jack Parker, Jr., recipient of South Carolina's highest civilian honor, the Order of the Palmetto. Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Time: 10am Location: Town Entrance Sign, 207 […]
Jasper County 250 presents Tea Party and Tales Saturday, October 18, 2025, noon till 2:00 Old House Plantation Site, 7792 Lowcountry Dr (Rt 462), Ridgeland, SC 29936. Come wearing your best Tea Party Hat Learn about Maroon communities in South Carolina with Robert E. Scarlett, Museum Historian and Board Member of Summerville Museum and Research […]
Step into History: The SC250 Exhibit will Bring Revolutionary War to Life at 2025 South Carolina State Fair. Visitors to this year’s South Carolina State Fair will have the rare opportunity to walk through history when SC250, the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission, unveils an immersive new exhibit honoring our state’s critical role in […]
France’s involvement in the American Revolution is well known to most who study history, but they were not the only European nation to lend aid to the American colonies in the 18th century. Spain also played a role in the American Revolution and SAR member Hank Gonzales is bringing their contribution to light. How did […]
Southern Campaign 1780 is an educational 501(c)3 non-profit that holds the largest annual force-on-force Revolutionary War reenactment in the nation. Our Carolinas Revolutionary War Weekend and Battle Reenactments will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 8/9, 2025 and is open to the public by paid admission. On that FRIDAY, (November 7, 2025) before the weekend, […]
We are honored to salute our Veterans the weekend before Veterans Day at the gravesite of Francis Marion. This special tribute will bring together representatives from the South Carolina State Guard, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), and members from various branches of the U.S. Military. Lunch […]
South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission Full Commission Grant Worksession (Virtual) https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88544844781?pwd=dYWVW3HULsiJl44xHU5P20seV11O1r.1 Meeting ID: 885 4484 4781 Passcode: 919632 Dial+1-646-931-3860 Contact Brett Toresdahl at 803-898-3378 with questions. ALL EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Proposed Agenda 11:30 A.M. 1. Call to Order and Introductions/Welcome to Guests and Dignitaries – Chairman Grimsley a. Welcome to Ellen […]
Join us for a Veterans Day screening of the docudrama "John Laurens' War" and meet the film creators, Chris Weatherhead and Clarence Felder. The award-winning docudrama, "John Laurens' War" is the fight for freedom by John Laurens from South Carolina, for every slave in America along with every colonist. During the War for American freedom, […]