Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777
SC History Center 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia
Free
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Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777
SC History Center 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia
Free
Ongoing
“Resilience & Revolution: Native Peoples in 18th Century South Carolina” exhibit (“A Glorious Cause” series)
Georgetown County Library 405 Cleland Street, Georgetown
American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum Takes You from Front Lines to Home Fronts
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville
$2 – $14
Revolutionary South Carolina: A Photographic Journey by Marie and Eddie Goff
South Carolina State Library 1500 Senate Street, Columbia
Free
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 […]
Free
“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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Quarterly Commission Meeting
SC250 Quarterly Commission Meeting to be held in Conway, SC May 14-15, 2026 May 14 @ 10:00 Horry County History Tour May 14 @ 5:30 Meet & Greet May 15 @ 10:00 SC250 Commission Meeting Download the agenda here (PDF) Topic: FY26Q4 Full Commission Meeting Time: May 15, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and […]
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Sumter Iris Festival
Red, White & Bloom! Looking for a fun, family-friendly adventure? Look no further than Sumter's Iris Festival, one of South Carolina's longest-running festivals and one of the Southeast's top-rated events! This 3-day celebration is packed with excitement for all ages—live concerts, arts and crafts, vibrant plants and flowers, a showcase of antique and classic cars, […]
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SC250 Colonial Picnic
Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the SC250 Colonial Picnic, a free, family-friendly event held at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville — the very site of the Revolutionary War Battle of the Great Cane Brake! Join us for an afternoon of living history, community, and celebration as we honor South Carolina’s […]
Free
Monday, May 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026 -SC250 Executive Committee Meeting
SC250 Executive Committee Meeting
The SC250 Executive Committee meets virtually on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM.
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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May 13, 2026 -Dr. Lee B. Wilson, Associate Professor of History/Clemson University, “Treason as Political Weapon in the American Revolution” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
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May 13, 2026 -Screening: Ken Burns The Revolutionary War
Dr. Lee B. Wilson, Associate Professor of History/Clemson University, “Treason as Political Weapon in 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," the Andrews Library welcomes historian Dr. Lee B. Wilson, who will share engaging research and anecdotes from her in-progress book about how treason was used as a political weapon during the Revolution. Dr. Wilson is […]
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.
Free
Thursday, May 14, 2026
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May 14, 2026 -The Important Historical Sites of Berkeley County and ByGone Berkeley
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May 14, 2026 -Sallie Ann Robinson, Chef & Author, “Lowcountry Gullah Cuisine during the American Revolution” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
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May 14, 2026 -Speaker at the Center with Author Carl Borick
The Important Historical Sites of Berkeley County and ByGone Berkeley
A presentation by Keith Gourdin and Scott Lynch
Free
Sallie Ann Robinson, Chef & Author, “Lowcountry Gullah Cuisine during 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," the Southern Georgetown Library welcomes Sallie Ann Robinson to describe historic Gullah foodways of the colonial era. She will also prepare and provide a limited number of free food samples to audience members. Robinson is […]
Speaker at the Center with Author Carl Borick
Carl P. Borick, author of Backcountry Resistance, will deliver a groundbreaking account of the citizen militias that defied British forces in South Carolina's volatile Backcountry during the pivotal Southern campaign of the Revolutionary War. Focusing on rank-and-file militiamen, Borick explores how these ordinary men were recruited, armed, fed, and motivated. Drawing on underused pension records […]
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Friday, May 15, 2026
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May 15, 2026 -The American Revolution as Told by its Flags
The American Revolution as Told by its Flags
Presented by Mark C. Anthony, member of the SAR, interpreter at Cowpens National Battlefield, and member of the Spartanburg County 250 Committee. The story of the American Revolution as told through over 40 of its flags, traces the evolution of the United States, exploring the symbols, definitions and interpretations that the flag took through time.
$5
Saturday, May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026 -Historic Camden Celebrates America’s 250th!
Historic Camden Celebrates America’s 250th!
Join us as we commemorate Evacuation Day and celebrate the retreat of British forces from Camden turning the tide of the Revolutionary War in the South! Enjoy fireworks, food trucks, live music, living history demonstrations, Revolutionary War encampment, 18th Century market, Camden District Fife & Drum Corps, conestoga wagon rides, nature trail scavenger hunt and […]
Free Admission! Cost for
Sunday, May 17, 2026
No events on this day.