Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777
SC History Center 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia
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“Resilience & Revolution: Native Peoples in 18th Century South Carolina” exhibit (“A Glorious Cause” series)
Georgetown County Library 405 Cleland Street, GeorgetownWeek of Events
Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777
The South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) announces a traveling exhibit highlighting some of the most-important documents from the early years of the American Revolution: Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777. On display will be the 1775 Articles of Association for the District East of the Wateree, the South Carolina Constitution of […]
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SC250 Palmetto Display
This year, the South Carolina State Library partnered with the South Carolina Relic Room and Military Museum for Revolutionary War Day, which highlights South Carolina’s rich Revolutionary War history and the many battles fought here, including Ninety Six, Sullivan’s Island, Camden, Kings Mountain, and Cowpens. The fighting produced heroes whose names we still recall, such […]
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“Resilience & Revolution: Native Peoples in 18th Century South Carolina” exhibit (“A Glorious Cause” series)
“Resilience & Revolution: Native Peoples in 18th Century South Carolina” is a traveling exhibit from the South Carolina State Museum that will be on public display at the Georgetown Library during regular operating hours (Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. / Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.) in April and May 2026 as part of "A Glorious Cause: South […]
Monday, April 13, 2026
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Tuesday, April 14, 2026
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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April 15, 2026 -Liberty Live’s living History program
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April 15, 2026 -Swamp Fox: Francis Marion & the American Revolution
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April 15, 2026 -Screening: Ken Burns The Revolutionary War
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April 15, 2026 -The Fall of Charleston
Swamp Fox: Francis Marion & the American Revolution
The 2026 Horry County Museum Documentary Film Series continues with the locally produced film Swamp Fox: Francis Marion & the American Revolution. Produced and narrated by historian Rod Gragg, this film follows the life of Revolutionary War hero Francis Marion from his birth in 1732 near Monck’s Corner, SC to his experiences as a sailor, […]
Screening: Ken Burns The Revolutionary War
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.
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The Fall of Charleston
Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on The Fall of Charleston – The world turned upside down Hughes Main Library 25 Heritage Green Place / Greenville SC 29601 https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/locations/main Sponsored by the Robert Anderson Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution https://www.facebook.com/RACSCSSAR Lectures begin promptly at 7:00 pm. Free to the public.
Thursday, April 16, 2026
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April 16, 2026 -Brian Eleazer Book Signing
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April 16, 2026 -The Capture of the Bahamas
Brian Eleazer Book Signing
Presentation by Brian Eleazer about The South Carolina Militia in the Revolutionary War/ Captain Henry Felder and the backcountry Defense
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The Capture of the Bahamas
Guest speaker, Dr. Harold Thomas Gonzales, Jr., EdD., Lt. Col. USAF, Retired, will be speaking on “The Capture of the Bahamas.” He will be discussing how the South Carolina Navy and Spain cooperated in the capture of the British colony of the Bahamas.
Friday, April 17, 2026
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April 17, 2026 -Historic Sips and Stories: Tea Tasting with Oliver Pluff & Co.
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April 17, 2026 -Screening of 1776
Historic Sips and Stories: Tea Tasting with Oliver Pluff & Co.
Guests are invited to join the Charleston Museum for a special series that explores beverages with longstanding ties to history, especially during the American Revolution. In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation, join Museum Curators and Oliver Pluff & Co. for a special workshop on […]
Saturday, April 18, 2026
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April 18, 2026 -Calhoun County Carolina Days: American Revolution @ The Purple Martin Festival
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April 18, 2026 -“The American Revolution in South Carolina: Blacks & Whites, Women & Men”
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April 18, 2026 -Unveiling of interpretive markers for Battle of Long Canes
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April 18, 2026 -The Battle of Sullivan’s Island Lecture sponsored by the South Carolina Humanities Council
Calhoun County Carolina Days: American Revolution @ The Purple Martin Festival
We are excited to announce that the Calhoun County 250 Committee will present "The American Revolution in South Carolina- Carolina Days" at the Purple Martin Festival Saturday April 18th in the Magnolia and Purple Martin rooms at the Calhoun County Library. This exhibit will share a few of the displays that debuted at the American […]
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“The American Revolution in South Carolina: Blacks & Whites, Women & Men”
“The American Revolution in South Carolina: Blacks & Whites, Women & Men” The Horry County Museum presents a program in collaboration with Coastal Carolina University and the South Carolina 250th Commission on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at 1 PM. Woody Holton, professor of history at the University of South Carolina, will speak on the American […]
Unveiling of interpretive markers for Battle of Long Canes
Unveiling of three interpretive markers depicting the Battle of Long Canes in Old Ninety Six District (Greenwood and McCormick Counties currently) Original artwork and map work by GWD250 committee members.
The Battle of Sullivan’s Island Lecture sponsored by the South Carolina Humanities Council
Come learn about the Battle of Sullivan’s Island during the American Revolution! Dr. Hamer presents an engaging account of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island. In June of 1776, the British attacked Fort Sullivan where the American Patriots fought to retain control of both the fort and the city of Charleston. Come listen to hear true […]
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Sunday, April 19, 2026
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April 19, 2026 -Conversations of Freedom Speaker Series: Partisan Warfare in the South Carolina Backcountry, 1775-1783.
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April 19, 2026 -“Echoes of Glory, Heroes from the American Revolution” Panel Discuss & video taping
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April 19, 2026 -Celebrating 250 Years of American Music
Conversations of Freedom Speaker Series: Partisan Warfare in the South Carolina Backcountry, 1775-1783.
As part of our Conversations of Freedom Speaker Series, Dr. John Navin, examines the brutal civil war that defined the South Carolina backcountry during the American Revolution. Moving beyond coastal narratives, Dr. Navin explores the intense partisan conflict between local Patriots and Loyalists that transformed the Upcountry into a decisive theater of war. Attendees will […]
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“Echoes of Glory, Heroes from the American Revolution” Panel Discuss & video taping
"Echoes of Glory, Heroes from the American Revolution" Panel Discussion & video taping. Actors' Theater of South Carolina and the Camden Revolutionary War Visitor's Center are joining to offer a discussion of the six men and three women in the award-winning docudrama. the Heroes covered are as follows: John Featherston (free African American marine from […]
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Celebrating 250 Years of American Music
Celebrating 250 Years of American Music is a musical presentation tracing the evolution of American music from the Revolutionary era to the present day. The program features county singers of all ages, including members of community church choirs, gospel groups, veterans’ choirs, and individual performers, accompanied by local musicians and guided by experienced music educators […]
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