• Quarterly Commission Meeting

    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 @ 10:00 SC250 Commission Meeting

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

    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 historic Gullah foodways of the colonial era. She will also prepare and provide a limited number of free food samples to audience members. Robinson is […]

  • Sumter Iris Festival

    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! This 3-day celebration is packed with excitement for all ages—live concerts, arts and crafts, vibrant plants and flowers, a showcase of antique and classic cars, […]

    Free
  • SC250 Colonial Picnic

    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 the Revolutionary War Battle of the Great Cane Brake! Join us for an afternoon of living history, community, and celebration as we honor South Carolina’s […]

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

    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 lunch to  the Rev War  Visitor Center and join former journalist, Pat McNeely in an enlightening look at these two women’s lives which have  long […]

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

    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 explores the life and legacy of Henry Laurens through his extensive personal, political, and business correspondence held by the South Carolina Historical Society. Participants will […]

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

    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 of General Francis Marion’s descendants. Gourdin is the great-great-great nephew of the "Swamp Fox" and he will trace his family’s connections to the famous American […]

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

    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 a different aspect of Revolutionary War history. Join Curator of Historic Textiles Virginia Theerman for an evening lecture on the fashions and material culture of […]

  • 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. Each episode lasts around 2 hours. FREE POPCORN & DRINKS! This event is Free but donations are gladly accepted.

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

    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 the ancient art of Gullah Geechee basket-weaving since 1990, views sweetgrass weaving not only as a distinct cultural artifact but also as a divine gift […]

  • 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 woman and the mother of two Continental Army officers. Thursday, May 21 at 6 pm at the Main Library (68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401) […]

    Free