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, Georgetown
Week 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 […]
Speaker Series
Cherokee Historical & Preservation Society will be hosting speakers lecturing on topics related to the American Revolution. The speakers include Rick Wise (Revolutionary War 101), Kathryn Smith (George Washington's 1791 Southern Tour), Aliene Humphries, Elizabeth Chew (Art and the American Revolution). Admission is free with funding in part from South Carolina Humanities.
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American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum Takes You from Front Lines to Home Fronts
From 1775-1783, Patriots and Loyalists engaged in ongoing skirmishes and all-out battles as the American Revolution spread throughout the 13 Colonies until the tide of war turned in favor of the Patriots during the 1778-1781 Southern Campaign. And while these battles draw most of the attention, daily life among citizens and non-combatants continued on the […]
$2 – $14
Revolutionary South Carolina: A Photographic Journey by Marie and Eddie Goff
The State Library commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War through a photography exhibit titled “Revolutionary South Carolina: A Photographic Journey by Marie and Eddie Goff”. The exhibit is a collection of photographs highlighting historic places that shaped South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. Seen through the lens of Marie and Eddie […]
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Monday, April 27, 2026
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Tuesday, April 28, 2026
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Wednesday, April 29, 2026
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Thursday, April 30, 2026
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April 30, 2026 -America250 Food Truck Donation to Golden Harvest Food Bank in Aiken, South Carolina
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April 30, 2026 -Dr. Elizabeth Chew, CEO/South Carolina Historical Society, “Art & the American Revolution” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
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April 30, 2026 -282D Army Band Concert
America250 Food Truck Donation to Golden Harvest Food Bank in Aiken, South Carolina
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has joined efforts in celebrating America250 by donating approximately 35,000 lbs of shelf stable food to the Golden Harvest Food Bank in Aiken, South Carolina. It is part of the committment to deliver 250 trucks across the 50 states for the America250 initiative. This is the first […]
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Dr. Elizabeth Chew, CEO/South Carolina Historical Society, “Art & the American Revolution” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Dr. Elizabeth Chew, the CEO of the South Carolina Historical Society in Charleston, will offer a view into the cultural life of the period, exploring important artworks and artists of the American Revolution. A historian, […]
282D Army Band Concert
The City of Orangeburg celebrates America's 250th anniversary to kick off the annual Orangeburg Festival of Roses! Free, general admission seating.
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Friday, May 1, 2026
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May 1, 2026 -Ready to Roll! A Historic Textiles Collection Special Event
Ready to Roll! A Historic Textiles Collection Special Event
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation, The Charleston Museum is pleased to present its newest exhibition, Ringleaders of Rebellion, now on display in the Museum’s Historic Textiles Gallery. One of the many unique items currently on display in Ringleaders is a 14-foot-long silk sash, […]
Saturday, May 2, 2026
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May 2, 2026 -Historical St. Mark’s Parish Revolutionary War Tour
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May 2, 2026 -Pioneer Day
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May 2, 2026 -Pioneer Day at the Culbertson Back Country Settlement
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May 2, 2026 -Founding Mothers’ Event – Ft. Motte – Rescheduled
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May 2, 2026 -A Taste of Beaufort
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May 2, 2026 -The Synopsis of an inquire
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May 2, 2026An Evening of Revolutionary Revelry
Historical St. Mark’s Parish Revolutionary War Tour
COMMEMORATE THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION BY VISITING HISTORIC SITES IN SUMTER COUNTY, SC. Explore local Revolutionary roots on this guided historical bus tour. Enjoy four engaging stops on a guided bus tour, uncovering the people, places, and pivotal moments that shaped Sumter, South Carolina’s connection to the American Revolution.Lunch is included. Join […]
$20 – $25
Pioneer Day
Celebrating America 250! See how your ancestors may have lived. Original historic log cabins, blockhouse, church, and African American School open for tours. Old-time hymn singing in the church, re-enactors, blacksmith, local archeologists identifying Native American artifacts, historic tales of Laurens County heroes and heroines, battles, and much more
Pioneer Day at the Culbertson Back Country Settlement
Come and see how your ancestors may have lived. Original historic log cabins, blockhouse, church, and African American school open. Old time hymn singing in the church, re-enactors, blacksmith, historic tales of Laurens County heroes and heroines, battles, and much more.
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Founding Mothers’ Event – Ft. Motte – Rescheduled
Out of concern for participants' safety due to forecasted weather, we have made the decision to reschedule the Founding Mothers' event at Ft. Motte to Saturday, June 13. All other details remain the same. Space is limited, so please RSVP by June 1. Please join us at Ft. Motte as we celebrate the Women of South Carolina who made […]
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A Taste of Beaufort
Annual food event at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. I know I am late, but I was not sure if we could make space
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The Synopsis of an inquire
This inquiry explores the complex lives of enslaved people in Berkeley County, South Carolina, during the Revolutionary Era. It examines the tensions between their yearning for freedom and the brutal realities of bondage, offering a nuanced perspective on this pivotal period.
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An Evening of Revolutionary Revelry
Celebration of Dillon County's role in the Revolutionary War
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Sunday, May 3, 2026
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May 3, 2026 -Requiem for a Warrior
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May 3, 2026 -Conversations of Freedom Speaker Series: Charleston during the British Occupation
Requiem for a Warrior
In celebration of SC250 Charleston, The Catholic University of America Benjamin T. Rome School of Performing Arts is proud to present the South Carolina premiere of Timothy Dusenbury’s Requiem for a Warrior on May 3 at Summerall Chapel on the campus of The Citadel at 1 PM. Recognized as one of the most compelling Requiem […]
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Conversations of Freedom Speaker Series: Charleston during the British Occupation
As part of our Conversations of Freedom Speaker Series, historian Christina Butler reveals the complex daily realities of the British Occupation of Charleston (1780–1782) through groundbreaking research funded by the SC250 Commission. Moving beyond traditional military history, the Christina draws on over 500 hours of archival study to explore how the occupation reshaped the lives […]
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