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!
As we continue to explore our nation’s 250th anniversary, it is a pleasure to host presenters Amber Satterthwaite (Drayton Hall Preservation Trust) and Brandon M. Stone (Middleton Place Foundation) for an exploration of the American Revolutionary War through the lives of two founding fathers—William Henry Drayton and Arthur Middleton. This lecture will examine the friendship […]
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative of the Georgetown County Library," national award-winning storyteller Tim Lowry invites attendees into a typical colonial parlor to enjoy games and dances popular during the period. Lowry will also share inspiring stories of Patriot resistance in the South Carolina Lowcountry […]
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," historian Zachary Lemhouse will explain significance of popular Revolutionary songs while also plucking out several tunes for attendees with his trusty bow and fiddle, so be ready to clap your hands and stomp your feet […]
A presentation by Eleanor Cooper Brown of Revolutionary Era Enslaved lives- Between Liberty and Bondage in Berkeley county SC
Tom Elmore is celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day by honoring the Irish-Americans who fought during the American Revolution. Eleven percent of the veterans who applied for pensions after the war, were Irish. Twenty-nine Irish men represented SC throughout the Continental Congresses. Two signers of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were Irish. Bring […]
Myths and stories presented by Jeff Neale
Part of the Upcountry History Museum's monthly Lunchbox Learning lecture series, this program is presented by Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Executive Director, Jessica Satava. The talk explores where music and history intersect through Dicey Langston: The South Carolina Girl Who Defied an Army by Peter B. Kay and Mark Waldrop, and highlights how the orchestra, in […]
Presented by Chief Se'khu Hadjo and sponsored by the Allendale SC 250 Committee and SC Historical Society Before there was South Carolina, there was a War that no one talks about. Join us at USC Salkehatchie's atrium at 2 PM on Saturday, March 21st to hear from Chief of the Yamassee Indian Tribe, Chief Se'khu […]
The Newberry Museum Special Presentation: "Patriot Women of Newberry County" is presented by Sue Eleazer, Dutch Fork Chapter, SC Genealogical Society. Focus is on four notable Newbery County women and their contributions to the Patriot Cause: Margaret Dugan, Barbara Osiander Epting, Fanny Griffin, Alice Teague and Tea Table Rock. Two presentations will be given: 11:00 […]
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For ages 5+. Join Storyteller Tim Lowry for songs and stories enjoyed by children in 1776. Kids can try colonial toys, write with quill pens, play tavern games and even step a country dance! Thursday, March 26 at the Edisto Island Library (1589 Hwy 174, Edisto Island, SC 29438) Saturday, June 20 at the Wando […]
For ages 10+. Stories shared in parlors and around hearth fires on the eve of the American Revolution. Featuring folk songs, customs, Gullah language and the dramatic Battle of Fort Sullivan with Storyteller Tim Lowry. Friday, March 27, at the Mount Pleasant Library (1133 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464) Saturday, March 28, at […]