Eliza Lucas Pinckney was truly a trailblazer in South Carolina's history! She helped turn indigo into a booming industry during colonial times and supported the patriot cause during the American Revolutionary War. Join us at the Native American Studies Center on March 29, 2025, at 11:00 am as Laura Thompson presents a program on Eliza
Historian, archivist, and reenactor Robert Ryals brings to life Presbyterian Covenanter Rev. William Martin’s wartime experiences. Enjoy the dramatic reenactment of a backcountry reverend’s fight for freedom against tyranny. Ryals himself portrays Rev. Martin has he recounts his six months in prison and appearance before Lord Cornwallis himself. You bring your lunch and we will
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
Join us, anytime between 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in McCaa's Tavern at Historic Camden to try your hand at creating an indigo-dyed bandana stenciled with the liberty tree motive.
Join us any time between 1:00 PM and 2:00 PM at McCaa's Tavern at Historic Camden to try your hand at creating your own tote bag stenciled with Benjamin Franklin's
Join us for the Hanging on the Edge of Freedom Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Support the Trail through the American Battlefield Trust Park Day Service Projects at 1:00 PM
Chef Justin Cherry will be creating an extraordinary formal colonial dinner showcasing South Carolina's traditional fare. The meal will be completely prepared using 18th century methods, bakes and roasted in
Wander through the British encampment and learn about garrison life in occupied Camden. Living history and cannon firing throughout the day along with a variety of family friendly activities. Provision
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/89271717809?pwd=Fg7Wx6bDwfvRez70dD55FcsHkjNNzg.1 Meeting ID:
The history and archaeology of Ft. Motte. Exhibit curated by James B. Legg and Steven D. Smith. The display includes Patriot period uniforms, archaeology maps and, Revolutionary artifacts from Calhoun
The History and Archaeology of Ft. Motte. Exhibit Curated by James B. Legg and Steven D. Smith. The Battle of Fort Motte Patriot Period Uniforms Archaeology Maps and Artifacts Revolutionary Artifacts from Calhoun County Note: The Calhoun County Museum is closed to the public on Mondays
The events that sparked the War for Independence outside Boston in April of 1775 are immortalized in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s famous poem, “Paul Revere’s Ride” with the famous line about “1 if by land, 2 if by sea.” Written only 90 years after those events (before the last veteran of that conflict had passed on),