Join us for a party--1825 style! The evening begins at historic McCaa's Tavern for a gourmet dinner cooked by Chefs Justin Cherry (resident baker at Washington's Mount Vernon and proprietor of Half-Crown Bakehouse) and Hugh China. Then at 7 pm, we'll proceed to the Robert Mills Courthouse to dance the night away. The dancemaster, Mr.
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=Fg7Wx6bDwfvRez70dD55FcsHkjNNzg.1 Meeting ID:
Discover the power of words, ideas, and deception in the struggle for freedom. Part of Sumter 250th's Speaker Series. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments provided.
Come out to celebrate Andrew Jackson at 258 years old. The Seventh President of the United States lived in the Waxhaws as a boy. Join us for a day of living history demonstrations to see what the Carolina Backcountry was like in Jackson's time. See traditional crafters at work. Listen to historians discuss Andrew Jackson's
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SC250 has heard from the County 250s that the groups want to know what everyone else is doing and collaborate where possible. This event is a great way to do that, get an update on statewide initiatives, and learn skills useful for the many upcoming events and projects. The Gathering 3 will be held Wednesday,
On March 24, 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette paid a visit to the town of Hamburg, SC during his tour of the southern and western states of the US. Lafayette, a French aristocrat, had supported the American colonies in their struggle against the English crown. A lifelong friend of George Washington, Lafayette was celebrated with
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
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
Eliza Lucas Pinckney was truly a trailblazer in South Carolina's history! She helped turn indigo into a booming industry during colonial times and supported the patriot cause during the American
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