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!
Visit the Museum for a rare opportunity to view the robe à la français worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney from the Museum’s historic textiles collection in Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775 – 1783 in the Historic Textiles Gallery. This exquisite gown was conserved thanks to fundraising efforts by the Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter of the National […]
Keynote Speakers •Alice Caskey, SCDAR State Regent • Brandon Newton, State Representative • Todd Haviland, VFW State Commander This program will begin immediately after the SAR Commemoration. Guests are encouraged […]
Please join Greenville County as they observe Memorial Day and unveil the addition of 170 Revolutionary War Veterans to their existing Veterans Monument. The location is County Square at 301 University Ridge, Greenville, SC. There is a free parking garage next to the Veteran Monument/Greenville Co. Administrations buildings. Some seating will be available but to […]
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.
>> Registration is required for this event: email dturner@gtcounty.org *Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," the Georgetown County Library will partner with River Reader Kayaking, LLC of Murrells Inlet in order to provide a special educational program. Hastings Hensel will take […]
“The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina” is a traveling exhibit from the South Carolina State Museum that will be on public display at the Georgetown Library during regular operating […]
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Steve Williams will explore crucial contributions of African Americans to the Revolution. Williams is an award-winning columnist and prolific author who unearths the treasures of Georgetown County’s African American heritage. Among several other titles, Williams […]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence with a special Revolutionary War focused tour of the Heyward-Washington House with Chief of Education Elise Reagan. Hear about the original owner of the home and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Heyward, Jr.’s, experience during the American Revolution. See Museum pieces […]
Step into the boots of Revolutionary War soldiers! Campers will explore the daily life of soldiers fighting in the Revolution, by learning how soldiers prepared for battle and fought for […]
Join the SC Historical Society and the Marlboro County Historical Museum for Stories Around the State! “All in the Whist: Betting on the 4th South Carolina Regiment in the […]
June 28, 1776 will forever be Carolina Day in South Carolina, but why? Why do South Carolinians celebrate a day during the American Revolution that no other state focuses on? […]