South Carolina's 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Biggin litter Pick up
2026-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | SC
Trash pick

Celebrating American Independence with a Colonial Fair with Storyteller Tim Lowry
2026-03-26 16:00 - 17:00 | SC
For ages 5+. Join Storyteller Tim Lowry for songs and stories enjoyed by children in 1776. Kids can try colonial toys, write with quill pens, play tavern games and even step a country dance!
Thursday, March 26 at the Edisto Island Library (1589 Hwy 174, Edisto Island, SC 29438)
Saturday, June 20 at the Wando Mount Pleasant Library (1400 Carolina Park Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29466)

Every Inch a Gentleman with Storyteller Tim Lowry
2026-03-27 11:00 - 12:00 | Charleston County Public Library
For ages 10+. Stories shared in parlors and around hearth fires on the eve of the American Revolution. Featuring folk songs, customs, Gullah language and the dramatic Battle of Fort Sullivan with Storyteller Tim Lowry.
Friday, March 27, at the Mount Pleasant Library (1133 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464)
Saturday, March 28, at the Poe/Sullivan’s Island Library (1921 I’On Avenue, Sullivan’s Island, SC 29482)

Liberty & Legacy: Part III: Francis Marion Papers
2026-03-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Event Venue, 304 Biltmore Road, SC, 29640, United States
Learn about the Francis Marion Papers, the original documents of General Francis “Swamp Fox” Marion.
Registration is required for this event and opens March 16. Please call 864-850-7077 or see a staff member to reserve your place.

ATSC of SC
2026-03-30 18:00 - 19:00 | SC
Live performance by Rebecca Brewton Mott and the fox

"Celebrating 250 Years of the Declaration of Independence"
2026-03-31 19:00 - 20:00 | SC
Event is Newberry College’s premier 250 event celebrating the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Commemoration includes color guard ceremonial posting and retiring of the US and SC flags, Student singing the National Anthem, presentations by a variety of college faculty and elected officials, reading of the Declaration of Independence and Gettysburg Address by selected Newberry College students, and recognition of the student patriotic essay competition winner. Event is free and open to the public. For more information contact: Dr. Dennis Lambries (803) 321-5214, or Professor Keith Ringer (803) 321-5629.

“Resilience & Revolution: Native Peoples in 18th Century South Carolina” exhibit ("A Glorious Cause" series)
2026-04-01 09:00 - 2026-05-31 17:30 | Event Venue, 405 Cleland Street, SC, 29440, 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 during regular operating hours (Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. / Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) in April and May 2026 as part of “A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library.”
The project is made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the South Carolina State Library (SCSL).
Free & open to all.

Homeschool Day – Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill
2026-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | SC
Focused on the Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill (teacher’s choice!) students will be taken through an in-depth walkthrough of the battle. Students will discuss the decisions made on both sides and use primary sources to gain an understanding about what happened in the past and how critical decisions affected the outcome of the battle.
suggested age group:
middle-high school students

Lunch &; Learn: Revolutionary Fashion
2026-04-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Oconee History Museum, 123 Brown's Square Drive, Walhalla, SC, 29691, United States
Bring your lunch and learn about an interesting topic!

High Falls County Park Superintendent Liz Boles-Johnson will bring her flair of historic fashion to the museum! Liz will talk all about what people wore during the Colonial and Revolutionary War period in America.

This program is FREE but donations are gladly accepted!

Screening: Ken Burns The Revolutionary War
2026-04-01 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Oconee History Museum, 123 Brown's Square Drive, Walhalla, SC, 29691, 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. Each episode lasts around 2 hours.

FREE POPCORN & DRINKS!

This event is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

Steven D. Smith, South Carolina Institute for Archaeology & Anthropology, “Francis Marion & the Snow’s Island Community: Myth, History, & Archaeology” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
2026-04-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Event Venue, 360 Meeting Street, 29403, United States
*Part of “A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library,” South Carolina Institute of Archaeology & Anthropology Research Professor Steven D. Smith will use recent archaeological findings to shed new light on how the community of Snow’s Island aided General Francis Marion, known as the “Swamp Fox,” to successfully implement his evasive guerrilla tactics against British and Loyalist troops in our area of South Carolina.
The project is made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the South Carolina State Library (SCSL).
Free & open to all.

Movie Night: A Great Awakening
2026-04-07 15:25 - 17:00 | Regal Cinemas, WoodruffRd, Greenville,SC, 1029 Woodruff Rd, Greenville, SC
Join the Col. Robert Anderson chapter of the SC Society Sons of the American Revolution for an early evening movie at Regal Cinemas on Woodruff Rd in Greenville at 3:25pm. The movie, “A Great Awakening” focuses on the relationship between preacher George Whitfield and printer Benjamin Franklin during the pre-Revolutionary 1750’s and 60’s. We will walk next door to Wild Wing Cafe afterward for dinner and conversation. Tuesdays are half-price day and this is a matinee showing that ends before dark. Come one, come all for this exciting group event.

The Fall of Savannah
2026-04-07 17:30 - 18:30 | SC
Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on The Fall of Savannah – One of the most pivotal events of the Revolutionary War. The beginning of the British Southern Campaign.
Upcountry History Museum / 540 Buncombe Street / Greenville SC 29601
The Upcountry History Museum requires reservations. 85 capacity is usually a sell-out, call 864-467-3100 to make reservations.
Free to members, $14 to non-members. Lecture starts promptly at 5:30 pm.

Republic and Empire with Andrew O’Shaughnessy
2026-04-09 06:30 - 07:30 | SC
Join us in partnership with the South Carolina Historical Society as we approach our country’s 250th anniversary — we have explored many different angles of the Revolution – those specific to South Carolina, further narrowed to the Lowcountry, the thirteen colonies as a whole, and much, much more. But what of the Loyalists? Those who didn’t stand up to British rule and supported the empire and its endeavors? We are highly anticipating the return of celebrated author and renowned historian Andrew O’Shaughnessy for his latest, another perspective on the Revolutionary era – perhaps a more expanded context from what might be more broadly familiar. Joining O’Shaughnessy in conversation will be South Carolina Historical Society CEO, Elizabeth Chew.

Revolutionary War Siege Lines Walking Tour with Director Carl Borick
2026-04-09 17:30 - 19:00 | SC
Join Carl P. Borick, Director of The Charleston Museum and author of A Gallant Defense: The Siege of Charleston, 1780, as he leads a tour to some of the key points related to the Revolutionary War Siege of Charleston, the longest siege of the war and largest battle fought in South Carolina. The area to be toured, now an urban landscape interspersed with pleasant city parks was once the site of vicious fighting between besieging British troops and Patriot defenders during April – May 1780. Although the fortifications have long since disappeared, Borick will highlight notable features of the terrain that serve as reminders of this momentous battle.
The tour will begin at 5:30 pm, leaving from the Museum, for a walking tour lasting 1 – 1.5 hours. Comfortable footwear is recommended. Participants are invited to arrive early to purchase A Gallant Defense: The Siege of Charleston, 1780 or are welcome to bring previously purchased books to have signed.
Space is limited. Reservations required. Cancellations must be requested 48 hours in advance for a refund minus $10 administration fee. Full registration fee may be transferred to other adult programs. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will result in a forfeiture of tour fee.
$40 Museum Members | $55 Non-Members

Battle & Bones, The American Revolution
2026-04-10 14:00 - 15:15 | Event Venue, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr. Rd., SC, 29920, United States
An interactive lecture and program designed and presented by Dr. Tray Dunaway, retired general surgeon, Camden, SC, former chairman of Historic Camden and former Natural Resources Director for the Camden Battlefield and Longleaf Pine Preserve. Teaming up with Liberty Live and Southern Campaign 1780, his group will present Battle & Bones using archaeology, forensic science, and a bit of historical detective work involving the audience (12 years and up) to help uncover secrets from a long-lost Revolutionary War battlefield and you get to solve the mystery.
Seating is limited so come early.
Don’t forget Saturday, April 11, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. the Beaufort History Museum, the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), the SC250 Beaufort, DAR, SAR, and SAS will be hosting Step Back 250 Years – History Comes Alive in the Beaufort District at the old Arsenal located at 713 Craven Street, Beaufort, South Carolina.
Admission is Free!
Bring the family, friends, and neighbors.

"Conversations of Freedom: The American Revolution at Middleton Place" Exhibit Opening
2026-04-11 | SC
Conversations of Freedom: The American Revolution at Middleton Place is our signature exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Middleton Place was the birthplace and home of Arthur Middleton, one of 56 signers of the Declaration of Independence. Conversations of Freedom explores Middleton’s role in the American Revolution and the war’s impact on his family and the enslaved community at Middleton Place.
Presented in the South Flanker House Museum, the exhibition features exceptional 18th century textiles that belonged to Henry and Arthur Middleton along with a rare silk edition of the Declaration of Independence. Period artwork and furniture from the collection will provide historical context and lend authenticity to each gallery.
Conversations of Freedom opens this April and will be on view through December 2029. Make plans to join the conversation.

Litter Pick up
2026-04-11 10:00 | SC
Mepkin Abbey, Keep Berkeley Beautiful, Cordesville Community, and B250. Public meet up at Wadboo Landing. PUBLIC.

Historic Sips and Stories: Coffee Tasting with Charleston Coffee Exchange
2026-04-11 10:00 - 11:30 | SC
Guests are invited to join the Charleston Museum for a special series that explores beverages with longstanding ties to history, especially during the American Revolution. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation, join Museum Curators and Charleston Coffee Exchange for a special workshop on coffee for the first installment in the series.
As you learn more about coffee’s influence and historical presence, Charleston Coffee Exchange will take you on a guided, specially designed tasting journey while you sample a variety of coffees and learn more about its production. Enhance your experience with an exclusive look at items from the Museum’s History collections that are not on exhibit. Tickets are all-inclusive and include 3 tastings, a full serving of coffee, light bites, a Curator talk with access to special Museum collection items, and education from a local coffee expert and roaster.
About Charleston Coffee Exchange:
Since 2006, The Charleston Coffee Exchange has been roasting and serving the finest coffee available in the Southeast. Owners Paul and Melissa Kelly opened The Charleston Coffee Exchange in the West Ashley community of Charleston in 2006. Their cozy coffee shop has since become the go-to spot for both great coffee and meeting with friends and colleagues. Located at the corner of Ashley River Rd. and Bees Ferry Rd. next to Bi-Lo, you will fall in love with the drinks, the food, and the people you’ll discover at the Charleston Coffee Exchange.
The Charleston Coffee Exchange isn’t only a great coffee shop. Every cup they serve is brewed with their own signature and premium coffee blends roasted by master roasters right here in West Ashley. They hand-select the finest coffee beans from farmers all over the world, and roast them in-house with care and passion. Once packaged, they are distributed to coffee shops, hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, and our own customers through their online bean store.
Reservations are required and spots are limited. Classes with insufficient enrollment may be canceled. Students will be notified in advance and full refunds or the opportunity to transfer to another workshop will be offered. Student cancellations must be requested 48 hours in advance for a refund minus $10 administration fee. Full registration fee may be transferred to a future workshop or other adult program. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will result in a forfeiture of workshop fee.
Members $40 | Non–Member $55
Register online or call 843-722-2996 ext. 235

Ink & Quill Writing at Middleton Place
2026-04-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Event Venue, 4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA, SC, 29414-7200, United States
Ink & quill was the original paper and pen and was widely used during the American Revolution to write patriot correspondence, loyalist letters, and British proclamations promising freedom.
Guests are invited to try their hand at writing with this Revolutionary method in this drop-in style program.
Included with General Admission
Free for Members

Colonial Games at Middleton Place
2026-04-11 12:00 - 14:00 | SC
Colonial games offer a fun and educational way for families to explore children’s experiences during the Revolutionary War. Children of all ages can try their hand at such period games as rolling hoops or walking on stilts.
Included with General Admission
Free for Members

Family Revolutionary Sunday: Flags of Freedom
2026-04-12 14:00 - 15:00 | SC
Flags are used in many ways—to communicate, to identify, to create unity. Learn all about flags designed during the American Revolution and discover the meanings of their symbols and uses throughout the war. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Charleston Museum is hosting a series of family programs called Revolutionary Sundays throughout 2026. These free with admission or Museum membership programs will explore different themes, events, and people from the Revolutionary War. Revolutionary Sundays include a class or guided tour and a craft or activity.
FREE for Members and FREE with admission to The Charleston Museum
For more information: call 843-722-2996 ext. 236

Divided Loyalties: A Walk Through the Revolutionary War at Palmetto Bluff
2026-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 | SC
On April 13th, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy and Palmetto Bluff Archaeology will partner with South Carolina 250 (SC250) to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the 245th anniversary of the death of Richard “Tory Dick” Pendarvis with a special walking tour honoring the residents of May River Neck (current-day Palmetto Bluff), often-overlooked role in the war. Led by archaeologist Katie Epps, the 1.8-mile tour will guide attendees through Palmetto Bluff’s historic cemeteries while exploring the region’s deep—and sometimes violent—ties to America’s fight for independence.
“Palmetto Bluff has stories to tell, says Epps. “This event brings to light the personal conflicts that shaped the Revolutionary War in the Lowcountry.”
To find out about Palmetto Bluff’s surprising past and those who lived there during the Revolutionary War, please join Katie Epps on April 13, 2026. This special event costs $40 per person, and proceeds will be used for cemetery restoration work in Palmetto Bluff cemeteries. Space is limited. To register, email info@pbconservancy.org. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are required. Light refreshments will be served.
Learn more at [SouthCarolina250.com](https://southcarolina250.com/).

SC250 Executive Committee Virtual Meeting
2026-04-14 14:00 - 16:00 | SC
The Executive Committee of the SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission meets virtually on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. These meetings are open to the public.
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89271717809?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 892 7171 7809
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Phone Number: Dial by your location +1 305 224 1968
Contact info@southcarolina250.com for any additional information.
Agenda: 2025.06.10 Ex Comm Agenda

Heritage & History - The Campaign of 1776
2026-04-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Event Venue, 202 E Greenville St, SC, 29621, United States
This program will explore the role of the Cherokee during the American Revolution leading up to Andrew Williamson's Campaign of 1776 which crossed through Anderson County. We will seek to shed light on Cherokee relations at the time and the fallout left in the wake of Williamson and his troops.

Swamp Fox: Francis Marion & the American Revolution
2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Event Venue, 805 Main Street, SC, 29526, United States
The 2026 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with the locally produced film Swamp Fox: Francis Marion & the American Revolution. Produced and narrated by historian Rod Gragg, this film follows the life of Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion from his birth in 1732 near Monck’s Corner, SC to his experiences as a sailor, and service in the French and Indian War, where he learned the ambush fighting techniques that would frustrate the British in the Revolutionary War and earn him the nickname ‘Swamp Fox’.
The film is free to the public and will be shown at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 15th, at the Horry County Museum, located at 805 Main Street in Conway.
The Horry County Museum Documentary Film Matinees will continue throughout 2026. For a list of films, visit our website at www.horrycountymuseum.org. For more information, call the Horry County Museum at 843-915-5320 or e-mail hcg.museum@horrycountysc.gov.

The Fall of Charleston
2026-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | SC
Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on The Fall of Charleston – The world turned upside down
Hughes Main Library 25 Heritage Green Place / Greenville SC 29601
https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/locations/main
Sponsored by the Robert Anderson Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution
https://www.facebook.com/RACSCSSAR
Lectures begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Free to the public.
