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!
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Please join us once again to paint rocks to hide throughout our community to celebrate the 250th Birthday of our country. All supplies are provided. Each painter can take home […]
Greenville Tech Barton Campus — Corner of S. Pleasantburg and E. Faris Road, 29607. FREE Outdoor Show — Bring lawn seating. Before the event visit HistoryComesAlive.org for the exact location […]
Abbeville Opera House 100 Court Square #102, Abbeville, SC 29620 FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at […]
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.
Pickens County Performing Arts Center 314 W. Main Street, Liberty, SC 29657 FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors […]
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," the ever-popular Lee G. Brockington will bring our series to a grand finale with her fascinating presentation on conflicts between Patriots and Loyalists right here at home in Georgetown County. An author and cultural historian, […]
Since 1805, there have been numerous books, movies, and television shows about Brig. Gen. Francis Marion, the legendary "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution. Historian Tom, who has over twenty […]
Since 1805, there have been numerous books, movies, and television shows about Brig. Gen. Francis Marion, the legendary "Swamp Fox" of the American Revolution. Historian Tom, who has over twenty years of experience as a book, TV and film reviewer takes a look as some of the major works about Marion and examines what they […]
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence with a special Revolutionary War focused tour of the Heyward-Washington House with Chief of Education Elise Reagan. Hear about the original owner of the home and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Heyward, Jr.’s, experience during the American Revolution. See Museum pieces […]
Our speaker Fritz Hamer, a historical consultant, will be presenting on the roles of the Barnwell brothers—John, Robert, and Edward. They fought in key battles, endured imprisonment on British ships, and contributed to the establishment of the South Carolina government. Refreshments will be served.
Summer Speaker Series 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM St. Johns United Methodist Church Michael Burgess: The Soul of America: The Challenges of Teaching the American Revolution at 250.
Senior Action - 3715 E. North St., Greenville, SC 29615. Plenty of free parking. DISCUSSIONS are NOT costumed performances as are the other festival events. They are an opportunity to get to know the performers and discover what they think about their characters. https://historycomesalive.org/ About Rebecca Motte Rebecca Brewton Motte was raised in a wealthy […]