Rev. William Tennent was a member of the Drayton Expedition of 1775 which journeyed through the South Carolina Backcountry with the intent of persuading Backcountry men to swear an oath of loyalty to support the fledgling rebel government in Charles Town. This program includes a brief overview about Tennent's role and a composite speech written
It is 1780 and the colonies are in rebellion. Charleston is under siege and may have already fallen. The rebel forces were defeated at Savannah last year in 1779. Things are not going well for the American cause but the rebels are not done yet! This event focuses on the time when the British were
A public taping of a History Panel discussion to celebrate the contributions of patriot hero, militia leader and martyr, Captain Henry Felder, funded by an Educational Grant from the SC250 Commission. Henry Felder wrote an "Address and Declaration of Separation from the English King," delivering it to William Henry Drayton as foreman of the Grand
Rick Wise, Executive Director and CEO of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust, will be discussing his work in editing the Marion Papers and the impact on our understanding of the American Revolution and Marion himself.
Game Show USA is a lively and interactive theatrical experience created to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, marking the Semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Blending history with high energy fun, this delightfully wacky production invites audiences to test their knowledge of the United States from its earliest beginnings to the
The Abbeville County Chamber is excited to host a speaker series in 2026 in recognition of the 250th. The series will focus on Abbeville County's role in the Revolutionary War, highlighting the people, places, and perspectives that shaped the conflict in this backcountry district. On March 23rd, the anniversary of the Battle of Dunlap's Defeat,
Music by the AAA Home School Band and the South Aiken Baptist Christian School Band will feature music that emphasizes the importance of horses in the development and history of Aiken. The band will be performing pieces like "Hoofbeat", "Stallion", "Classic 60's Westerns", "All the Pretty Little Horses Lullaby" and "Horse and Buggy Ride"
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," archaeologist Christopher Judge, who serves as Associate Director for USC Lancaster’s Native American Studies Center, will share his wealth of expertise on what Native American life and culture looked like in South Carolina during the
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 a different aspect of Revolutionary War history. On March 25th at 6:00 pm, The Charleston Museum invites the community to the official launch of
Game Show USA is a lively and interactive theatrical experience created to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, marking the Semiquincentennial of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Blending
In some ways, the American Revolution was Beaufort District's first civil war. Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologist Katie Epps as she discusses the often-overlooked Loyalists of Beaufort District and their actions
The Department of Women’s and Gender Studies Presents: SURROUNDED AND BESET BY ENEMIES: Eighteenth-Century Catawba Women's Responses to War with Dr. Brooke Bauer MARCH 24, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM, reception