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!
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 […]
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 […]
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: 892 7171 7809 Passcode: 560098 Phone Number: Dial by your location +1 305 224 1968 Contact info@southcarolina250.com for any additional information. Agenda: 2025.06.10 Ex Comm […]
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.
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, […]
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.
Guest speaker, Dr. Harold Thomas Gonzales, Jr., EdD., Lt. Col. USAF, Retired, will be speaking on “The Capture of the Bahamas.” He will be discussing how the South Carolina Navy and Spain cooperated in the capture of the British colony of the Bahamas.
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 Oliver Pluff & Co. for a special workshop on […]
Unveiling of three interpretive markers depicting the Battle of Long Canes in Old Ninety Six District (Greenwood and McCormick Counties currently) Original artwork and map work by GWD250 committee members.
As part of our Conversations of Freedom Speaker Series, Dr. John Navin, examines the brutal civil war that defined the South Carolina backcountry during the American Revolution. Moving beyond coastal narratives, Dr. Navin explores the intense partisan conflict between local Patriots and Loyalists that transformed the Upcountry into a decisive theater of war. Attendees will […]
Dive into the remarkable story of Dicey Langston, a Revolutionary War heroine, and discover how her legacy inspires art and civic identity today. Greenville Symphony Orchestra Music Director Lee Mills leads a conversation with composer Peter B. Kay, historian Dr. Courtney Tollison, arts educator Kristin LaRoy, and Mayor Brandy Amidon. Together, they explore the intersection […]
Join us in celebrating America's 250th Birthday attending Revolutionary Reads! April's selection is "Drums Along The Mohawk" by Walter D. Edmonds. We will meet at Oconee History Museum to discuss the book and to talk about the history relating to the American Revolution. Readers are responsible for acquiring their own books.It will truly be a […]