• “…make no Doubt we shall carry this post…”

    The Calhoun County Museum & Cultural Center 313 Butler Street, St. Matthews, SC, United States

    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

  • Two Lights for Tomorrow

    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),

  • Francis Marion Interpretive Center Grand Opening

    Georgetown County Museum 120 Broad Street, Georgetown, SC, United States

    Join historian Carin Bloom as she sets the stage for the ribbon cutting of the Francis Marion Interpretive Center, making history come alive as she portrays Mrs. Catharine Greene, wife of General Nathanael Greene. The date was carefully selected to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolutionary War at the

  • “The Shot Heard Round The World”

    Old Mill Pond Trail 711 E Main St, Lexington, SC, United States

    Join us for a Celebration of Lexington County’s Namesake: The Battle of Lexington and Concord On April 19, 2025, from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m., history comes to life at Lexington’s Old Mill Pond Trail as the community is invited to gather for “The Shot Heard Round the World”, a special 250th-American Revolution anniversary celebration of

  • Lafayette and the Rights of Man

    City County Complex 140 N Main, Bishopville, SC

    Bill Davies presenting the Life of Lafayette and his time in South Carolina    

  • South Carolina Cherokees in the Revolutionary Era

    City County Complex 140 N Main, Bishopville, SC

    Dr Alice Taylor-Colbert is a SC Humanities speaker., with an extensive background in Cherokee Studies. She will explore the world view of the Cherokees providing insights into the events that occur as colonists of South Carolina begin to discuss grievances with the rule of Great Britian. Cherokees in the Rev Era: Diplomacy, Conflict and Peace.

  • Thursday Talk: Backcountry War

    Revolutionary War Visitors Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

    Backcountry War: The Rise of Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton, and Thomas Sumter Author Andrew Waters weaves the histories of Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton, and Thomas Sumter into one larger picture. From the Swamps of Pee Dee to the hills of the Santee, South Carolina is the birthplace of legends like Bloody Ban, The Fighting Gamecock,

  • War Songs Concert

    South Carolina Military Museum 1 National Guard Road, Columbia, SC, United States

    Come to the South Carolina Military Museum for a free concert lasting all day, featuring a variety of musical acts! We will have a string group playing American Revolution songs, a military brass band, old time bluegrass, and much more!

    Free
  • Living History Exhibit

    Court House Grounds R F Huff Drive, St. Matthews, SC, United States

    In conjunction with the annual Purple Martin Festival, the Calhoun County 250 Committee will sponsor an information booth on the Court House Grounds. The highlight of the event will be Ted Walker's Living History History display and demonstration. The public is invited to begin the day with the Purple Martin Parade then make their way

  • Annual Revolutionary War Encampment

    If you have ever been curious about how life was in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War or you are just looking for a fun way to spend a weekend, then you need to come out to the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site on the weekend of April 26 and 27 for our