Once a month, the Revolutionary War Center offers a free homeschool day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center. A minimum of ten students will be needed to host these educational programs. If the minimum is not met, parents will be notified a week
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/84944272002?pwd=4Si5oaJli7upxym7HGBRr0zaxQnUAE.1 Meeting ID: 849 4427 2002 Passcode: 221051 Phone Number: Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 Contact info@southcarolina250.com if you have any questions. Agenda: Click
Join local historians and Andrew Jackson Park staff for presentations and a discussion time focusing on the Battle of Hanging Rock. Learn about the men who fought there. Discover what this battle meant to the course of the American Revolution. Analyze the effect of what happened here on other events in the history of our
JOIN US TO RELIVE HISTORY A weekend full of national and local history on the Graham Historic Farm. This event is great for all ages. This living history event celebrates the Pee Dee area’s influence in winning the American Revolution through its community support of Francis Marion and his men who staged attacks on the
Learn how to become a villain by diving into Banastre Tarleton’s character and leadership style. Joe Long, Curator of Education at the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, with the use of his signature humor and oratorical skills will bring to life Banastre Tarleton and evaluate the man Americans love to hate. Lunch to be
The Tory’s Wife: A Woman and Her Family in Revolutionary Carolina presented by Cynthia A. Kierner, Professor of History, George Mason University The Spurgin family of North Carolina experienced the cataclysm of the American Revolution in the most dramatic ways—and from different sides. This engrossing book tells the story of Jane Welborn Spurgin, a patriot
Learn best practices and see a demo about SC250 Grant applications. Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUh6Lr-KI13ukAJCBYMOTbhLd8ZUw6Y01y5eayk91DZIpunA/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Kings Mountain Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and the American Battlefield Trust are excited to feature the American Revolution Experience at The White Home in Historic Rock
Living historians will discuss the life of soldiers and militiamen during the American Revolution and explain the military engagements that took place nearby in late February of 1782, the Battles of Wambaw Bridge and Tidyman's Plantation, which were both defeats for American forces under the command of Brigadier General Francis Marion.
SC250 and the Sumter Museum are excited to unveil the new Thomas Sumter Interpretative Center, an exhibit that focuses on the life of Thomas Sumter, both during his Revolutionary War days as well as his political life following the War. The unveiling will take place Saturday, February 22 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The
“A Promised Land: Jewish Patriots, the American Revolution, and the Birth of Religious Freedom” presented by Adam Jortner, Goodwin-Philpott Eminent Professor of Religion, Department of History, Auburn University * This event is co-sponsored by the Jewish Heritage Collection, College of Charleston A new history that centers Judaism at the dawn of the United States Jews
Lee County 250 is excited to announce the speaker, Tom Elmore, for our Tuesday, February, 26 meeting at 6pm at the City County Complex. Tom grew up in Columbia, SC and holds a BA in History and Political Science from the University of South Carolina. He is the author of 5 books about South Carolina
