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 County.
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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 |
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The Colonial history of South Carolina and the issues leading to the Revolutionary War. Greenville County Library 25 Heritage Green Pl Greenville, SC 29601 |
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Hosted by battlefield preservationist and historian Durant Ashmore, featuring artifacts recovered from both Hammond's Old Store and Fort Lindley. Saturday, June 7, 10am - 11am The Magnolia Room at the Laurens County Museum 116 E Main St Laurens, SC 29360 |
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The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend: George Washington and France Presented by Kyle Meyers George Washington’s experiences during the French and Indian War solidified a strong animosity towards Britain’s old rival, France. Washington, like most American colonists in the 1700s distrusted and down right hated the French. USC Grad student, Kyle Meyers weighs the 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: 892 7171 7809 Passcode: 560098 Phone Number: Dial by your location +1 305 224 1968 Contact info@southcarolina250.com for any additional information. Agenda: 2025.06.10 Ex Comm
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This is going to be a freewheeling discussion. Laurens County Museum 116 E Main St Laurens, SC 29360 |
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We asked and you answered with an overwhelming “Yes”! Adults wishing to experience our educational programs that are normally offered to school aged scholars, will have an opportunity to take an evening field trip to the Revolutionary War Visitor Center. You will complete an exhibit packet that focuses in on the lesson, then enjoy learning |
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June 14, 2025 Saturday All Day, Starting at 9am Pickens, SC Battlefield preservationist and noted local historian Durant Ashmore will be renting a van and taking folks to Mile Creek County Park - the site of Ft. Prince George and Keowee, then Eastatoe, Tomassee, Esseneca, Ft. Rutledge, Treaty Oak, Old Stone Church. Oconee Station if
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Join us for this Living History Saturday as we highlight the history of Juneteenth, its connection to the Brattonsville community, and traditional ways of celebrating emancipation. On-Going Activities: Meet the Descendants of Brattonsville Cooking with traditional recipes such as Sorrel Tea & BBQ 18th Infantry Interpretation Blacksmithing Create a Juneteenth Booklet including recipes, historical information,
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The Colonel Robert Anderson Chapter SCSSAR Welcomes your Attendance at: A Grave Marking Ceremony for Patriot John King Life Guard to General George Washington Saturday, June14th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Spartanburg Gun Club 180 Fretwell Rd. Pacolet, SC 29372 Please Note: King Cemetery is in a remote location, accessible only via a half-mile hike through |
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The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution is fast approaching! Are you ready to share the complex history of our nation’s founding with your students? Would you like to experience the Revolutionary-era through site visits, tours & lectures? CCTI partici- pants gain innovative teaching skills for the classroom while earning 3 graduate certificate renewal hours. |
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Joe Long, Curator of Education at South Carolina’s Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, comes back to the Rev War Visitor Center on the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill to help understand what really happened. Use the skills taught in this Lunch & Learn to read, study, and evaluate other Revolutionary battles
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Lancaster County 250 Committee and SC 250 Commission are proud to present the Hanging Rock Archaeology Program. The program will be held on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:00PM at the Lancaster County Historical Courthouse. John E. Allison will provide an engaging talk on how metal detecting has been instrumental in uncovering the locations of patriot |
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The Union County Historical Society is proud to announce a special presentation by battlefield preservationist Durant Ashmore. The presentation will be held on Thursday, June 26 at 7:00PM in the meeting room at the From Building (103 W Main Street). Mr. Ashmore is a resident of Greenville, SC and a graduate of Furman University. He |
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Please join us for Living History Saturday's Independence Day. Historic Brattonsville will commemorate Independence Day through hands-on activities, living history demonstrations, and timed presentations. Among these will be historic cooking demonstrations, site tours, and readings of the Declaration of Independence and other patriotic documents. View more details on the webpage.
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Join us on Saturday, June 28, for the ninth annual Kids 4th of July Parade! Pre-parade activities will start at 10 AM at City Hall, followed by the parade at 10:30 AM on Rutledge Street. Decorate your bicycles, scooters, and wagons! Wear your patriotic red, white, and blue! For the safety of our participants, motorized
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Don't wait until Independence Day to celebrate! Go ahead and feel your state's pride when our patriots 249 years ago defeated a British fleet in Charleston harbor. On June 28, 1776, a heavily outnumbered and outgunned band of determined heroes on Sullivan's Island repulsed a powerful British invasion force to score the American's first major |
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The 2025 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with the locally produced film, Birth of a Nation: The Making of the Declaration of Independence. Produced and narrated by historian Rod Gragg, this film chronicles the creation of one of the most important documents in American history. The film is free to the public and |
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Are you ready for a fun story time? Come out and read with a Park Ranger! We will be reading a special children’s book about the 4th of July. Learn about the Declaration of Independence. Write with a quill pen. Make a craft you can take home with you. The program will take place on |
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Instructions: Find each location across Marion County Purchase their signature SC 250th food or beverage item Read the historical story and answer your trivia question Stamp your passport book Be the first to learn your Marion County Revolutionary War history in a tasty way!
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The Charleston Museum and its historic houses are open on Independence Day. The Charleston Museum: Monday through Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm, Sunday, 12 to 5 pm. Heyward-Washington House: Monday through Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm, Sunday, 12 to 5 pm (last audio tour begins at 4:15 pm). Joseph Manigault House: Monday through
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Join us as we celebrate Independence Day 2025! At 11:00AM and 1:30PM there will be a ranger led reading of the Declaration of Independence and a short talk about some of the 56 signers. Visitors will then be able to sign their own copy of the Declaration of Independence that they can take home with |
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On July 5th, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy and Archaeology team will partner with South Carolina 250 (SC250) to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a special walking tour honoring Beaufort County’s often-overlooked role in the war. Led by archaeologist Katie Epps, the 1.8-mile tour will guide attendees through Palmetto Bluff’s historic cemeteries |