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In this program, participants will examine the ways that artists depicted the American Revolution both while it was happening and after independence was won. We will consider the images that were available to newly minted Americans so that they could envision the war and its heroes. We will end by looking at the ways the […]
Summer Speaker Series: William Hill and Hill’s Ironworks Presented by Zach Lemhouse We invite you to join us for an evening in our Summer Speaker Series as Zach Lemhouse explores the life and legacy of William Hill and the important role Hill’s Ironworks played in our region’s early history. This event will be held at […]
The Friends of the Lexington County Museum organization is excited to announce a summer lecture series focusing on the American Revolution. These lectures will feature three different speakers who will focus on a different aspect of the American Revolution in South Carolina. The first presentation, scheduled for June 25, will be museum director J.R. Fennell […]
Have you ever wondered how soldiers communicated during the Revolutionary War? Join us for our next Lunch and Learn with living historian Bill Williamson, who portrays a SC Militia soldier tasked with writing correspondence for officers and letters for fellow soldiers who could not write for themselves. Bill will walk us through the tools, the […]
Join local artist Jennifer York for an introduction to sketching workshop at the Charleston Museum. Using items from the Museum’s collection as inspiration, York will teach sketching from direct observation in both pencil and pen, enlivened by colored mediums. Participants will walk away from this workshop with multiple smaller practice sketches and one larger final […]
Revolutionary Art: A Depiction of the American Revolution in South Carolina is a display of 13 works of art depicting important battles and scenes of the American Revolution in South Carolina. Several important military officers and statesmen who served South Carolina during the Revolution are also represented. These paintings are reproductions of original works that […]
Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on Cowpens - The most brilliant tactical victory of the war due to Daniel Morgan’s genius and the South Carolina militia’s finest hour. Upcountry History Museum / 540 Buncombe Street / Greenville SC 29601 The Upcountry History Museum requires reservations. 85 capacity is usually a […]
Once a month, the Rev 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 then parents will be notified a […]
The 2026 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with a film by South Carolina ETV on inductees from the Revolutionary War Era into the South Carolina Hall of Fame. Established in 1973, The South Carolina Hall of Fame, located in Myrtle Beach, inducts one deceased and one contemporary honoree each year. It is by […]
Join us every Wednesday throughout the months of April and May for a screening of The American Revolution: A Film by Ken Burns. Each week we will show 1 episode. Each episode lasts around 2 hours. FREE POPCORN & DRINKS! This event is Free but donations are gladly accepted.
September 4 – Lexington & Concord Where did the phrase “the shot heard ‘round the world” come from? During this Homeschool Friday, we will be covering the early confrontations at Lexington and Concord. We’ll go over the facts before, during, and after, as we look at how they affected the unfolding situation throughout the colonies. […]
Before the festival begins, join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, reflection, and conversation with Joseph McGill Jr.—founder of The Slave Dwelling Project, public historian, author, preservationist, and nationally recognized storyteller. Gather around the fire as Joe shares powerful stories that connect us to the people, places, and history that continue to shape our […]