Cedar Springs was the muster ground for the Spartan Regiment of Militia under Colonel John Thomas, Sr. Both the colonel and his wife, Jane Black Thomas, were Revolutionary War heroes. During the war, Cedar Springs became a target for British Major Patrick Ferguson and his Tory forces. Reenactors will show and tell the story. There
Join us for a Revolutionary War militia muster in the Carolina backcountry. During the war local militias held regular musters to ensure that everyone was trained and equipped in case they were required to go out and fight to defend their communities. Visitors will be able to experience drilling with simulated wooden muskets, attend a
Two South Carolina ladies take you on adventures of many ways women fought in the American Revolution 1770 – 1782 in South Carolina. With no vote, and danger on all sides, they got clever! You meet some unknown Patriot ladies, discover hidden facts and learn stories of bravery by the women who "Followed the Drum!" A dozen
Two South Carolina ladies take you on adventures of the essential and often harrowing ways women fought in the American Revolution 1770 – 1782 in South Carolina! With no vote, and danger on all sides, they got clever. You will meet some unknown women, discover hidden facts and hear stories of bravery by ladies who "Followed the Drum!"
Lecture on the Butler, Ryan and Martin Families and their role in the American Revolution.
Speaker: Lee Wilwerding The Boston Tea Party wasn’t the first protest against British policies—and it wasn’t the only one. Cities like Charleston, Philadelphia, Annapolis, and Edenton, North Carolina, all staged dramatic acts of resistance. Edenton’s may have been the smallest, but it caused a stir in Britain because it was organized by women. This talk
September 25 – October 5, 2025 A Celebration of African-American & Caribbean Arts
Lunch will be served followed by a talk by Joe Long, curator of education for the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum in Columbia. He will speak about the impact the South Carolina Navy had on the Revolutionary War and address the historical significance of the frigate, South Carolina, designed in France and
Trump through the swamps as Marion County founders, dine on period appropriate foods, and solve the mystery of the Loyalist Spy that leads the Tories to Patriot houses to burn. Each dinner centers around three different battles that happened in Marion County.
On Colonial Day, the grounds of the Museum and Old Santee Canal Park come alive with 18th century living historians, lectures, artillery demos, and golf cart rides to Fort Fair Lawn.
Experience the American Revolution come to life in Gamecock Village prior to the start of the USC Football game.
Two South Carolina ladies take you on adventures of the essential and often harrowing ways women fought in the American Revolution 1770 – 1782 in South Carolina. With no vote, and danger on all sides, they got clever! You'll meet some unknown women, discover hidden facts and hear stories of bravery by ladies who "Followed the Drum!" Tales