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!
A spring celebration commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution. A free, family-friendly event brings history to life with costumed interpreters demonstrating traditional skills like blacksmithing, spinning, and weaving. Recount stories from Thomas Sumter—the Fighting Gamecock and Sumter, SC’s namesake.—and experience what life was like in the Sumter backcountry during the Revolutionary era and […]
“South Carolina Women & their War for Independence” The Horry County Museum presents a program in collaboration with Coastal Carolina University and the South Carolina 250th Commission on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 at 1 PM. Join us as Lori Glover speaks on the topic of women in South Carolina and their war for independence. Lorri Glover is […]
Calling all Yankee Doodles! Come a-riding on a pony to America’s First Museum, The Charleston Museum, to discover the history of one of America’s most famous songs. After diving into Revolutionary history and phrases, put your own spin on this American classic by rewriting the versus in modern language. In honor of the 250th anniversary […]
The SC250 Executive Committee meets virtually on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM.
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.
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! […]
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 […]
*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 […]
Join the SC Historical Society and Matheson 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 learn about […]
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 […]
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. […]
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) […]