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Discover the many events held across the state that commemorate the Revolutionary War, including reenactments, tours and special lectures.
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Carolina Days

Carolina Days

South Carolina played a pivotal role in the American Revolution and helped define our new nation. Carolina Day honors that legacy. Join us for a week of celebrations coinciding with our nation's 250th anniversary.More Details
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SC250 Commission Events

The SC250 Commission meetings are a great way to learn more about the commission’s work, connect with new people, and explore the revolutionary history of the host county. Put these dates on your calendar!More Details
Charleston 250 Events

Charleston 250 Events

As one of America 250’s Signature Cities, SC250 Charleston will be hosting a variety of educational and family-friendly events. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to honor the American Revolution while exploring one of the most beautiful cities in the world!

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  • May 2026

  • Wed 13

    Screening: Ken Burns The Revolutionary War

    May 13 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Screening: Ken Burns The Revolutionary War
    Oconee History Museum 123 Brown's Square Drive, Walhalla, SC, 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. […]

    Free
  • Thu 14

    Quarterly Commission Meeting

    May 14 - May 15
    Horry County Museum 805 Main Street, Conway, SC, United States

    SC250 Quarterly Commission Meeting to be held in Conway, SC May 14-15, 2026 May 14 @ 10:00 Horry County History Tour May 14 @ 5:30 Meet & Greet May 15 […]

    Free
  • Thu 14

    Sallie Ann Robinson, Chef & Author, “Lowcountry Gullah Cuisine during the American Revolution” (“A Glorious Cause” series)

    May 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Georgetown County Library 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, United States

    *Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," the Southern Georgetown Library welcomes Sallie Ann Robinson to describe […]

  • Fri 15

    Sumter Iris Festival

    May 15 - May 17
    Swan Lake Iris Gardens 822 W. Liberty Street, Sumter

    Red, White & Bloom!  Looking for a fun, family-friendly adventure? Look no further than Sumter's Iris Festival, one of South Carolina's longest-running festivals and one of the Southeast's top-rated events! […]

    Free
  • Sat 16

    SC250 Colonial Picnic

    May 16
    Historic Hopkins Farm 3717 Fork Shoals Rd, Simpsonville, SC, United States

    Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the SC250 Colonial Picnic, a free, family-friendly event held at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville — the very site of […]

    Free
  • Tue 19

    Lunch & Learn: Elizabeth & Ann Timothy: America’s First Female Journalists in Colonial and Revolutionary War Times

    May 19 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

    Elizabeth Timothy and her daughter-in-law, Ann Donovan Timothy quite literally printed their mark on American history while running the South Carolina Gazette during the birth of our country. Bring your […]

    Free
  • Wed 20

    Stories Around the State- Revolutionary Correspondence: The Letters, Life, and Legacy of Henry Laurens

    May 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Charleston County Public Library

    Join the SC Historical Society and Chesterfield County Library for Stories Around the State!   “Revolutionary Correspondence: The Letters, Life, and Legacy of Henry Laurens” Presenter: Annette Guild This program […]

    Free
  • Wed 20

    “Family History & Connections with Francis Marion” (“A Glorious Cause” series)

    May 20 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am
    Georgetown County Library 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, United States

    *Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Thomas Keith Gourdin will offer a personal account as one […]

  • Wed 20

    Florals and Freedom: Fashion and Material Culture Surrounding the American Revolution

    May 20 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    The Charleston Museum 360 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC, United States

    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 […]

  • Thu 21

    Jennifaye Singleton, Sweetgrass Weaver, “Traditional Gullah Artforms of the Revolutionary Period” (“A Glorious Cause” series)

    May 21 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
    Georgetown County Library 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, United States

    *Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," sweetgrass weaver and storyteller Jennifaye Singleton, who has been practicing […]

  • Thu 21

    The American Revolution Through the Eyes of Eliza Lucas Pinckney

    May 21 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm The American Revolution Through the Eyes of Eliza Lucas Pinckney
    Charleston County Public Library

    Join Charleston County Public Library for a living history program with Eliza, a time traveler from the 18th century, who gives modern audiences her view of the American Revolution as a […]

    Free
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