Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777
SC History Center 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia
Free
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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
American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum Takes You from Front Lines to Home Fronts
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville
$2 – $14
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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“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
Hometown Heroes: Celebrating 250 Years of American Service
Join the Fort Mill History Museum for a Memorial Day service to honor Fort Mill veterans and experience the grand opening of a temporary military exhibit, which will feature stories and artifacts from Fort Mill veterans. The exhibit will run from May 21 - August 1, 2026. The museum will be open from 5:00 - […]
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Robe à la Française Worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney
Visit the Museum for a rare opportunity to view the robe à la français worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney from the Museum’s historic textiles collection in Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in Revolt, 1775 – 1783 in the Historic Textiles Gallery. This exquisite gown was conserved thanks to fundraising efforts by the Eliza Lucas Pinckney Chapter of the National […]
Monday, May 18, 2026
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May 18, 2026 -Hobkirk Hill Ribbon Cutting
Hobkirk Hill Ribbon Cutting
Arrive at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center between 10:00-10:30 to take the bus to this special event. PLEASE JOIN US PLEASE RSVP: rsvp@battlefields.org to reserve a seat on the bus. […]
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Tuesday, May 19, 2026
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May 19, 2026 -Lunch & Learn: Elizabeth & Ann Timothy: America’s First Female Journalists in Colonial and Revolutionary War Times
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May 19, 2026 -HIDDEN VOICES IN THE WAXHAWS: BUFORD’S DEFEAT
Lunch & Learn: Elizabeth & Ann Timothy: America’s First Female Journalists in Colonial and Revolutionary War Times
Elizabeth Timothy and her daughter-in-law, Ann Donovan Timothy quite literally printed their mark on American history while running the South Carolina Gazette during the birth of our country. Bring your […]
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HIDDEN VOICES IN THE WAXHAWS: BUFORD’S DEFEAT
A fresh look at the Buford Massacre using overlooked sources - including Buford’s own letter.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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May 20, 2026 -“Family History & Connections with Francis Marion” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
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May 20, 2026 -Stories Around the State- Revolutionary Correspondence: The Letters, Life, and Legacy of Henry Laurens
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May 20, 2026 -Screening: Ken Burns The Revolutionary War
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May 20, 2026 -Florals and Freedom: Fashion and Material Culture Surrounding the American Revolution
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May 20, 2026 -Commemoration of Henry Felder’s Declaration of Separation from the English King
“Family History & Connections with Francis Marion” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Thomas Keith Gourdin will offer a personal account as one […]
Stories Around the State- Revolutionary Correspondence: The Letters, Life, and Legacy of Henry Laurens
Join the SC Historical Society and Chesterfield County Library for Stories Around the State! “Revolutionary Correspondence: The Letters, Life, and Legacy of Henry Laurens” Presenter: Annette Guild This program […]
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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. […]
Free
Florals and Freedom: Fashion and Material Culture Surrounding the American Revolution
In commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the founding of our nation, The Charleston Museum is pleased to host a series of lectures, each focusing on […]
Commemoration of Henry Felder’s Declaration of Separation from the English King
Commemoration of Henry Felder’s Declaration of Separation from the English King will be read on its 250th Anniversary, May 20, 2026 A public commemorative reading in the Great Hall of […]
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Thursday, May 21, 2026
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May 21, 2026 -Jennifaye Singleton, Sweetgrass Weaver, “Traditional Gullah Artforms of the Revolutionary Period” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
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May 21, 2026 -The American Revolution Through the Eyes of Eliza Lucas Pinckney
Jennifaye Singleton, Sweetgrass Weaver, “Traditional Gullah Artforms of the Revolutionary Period” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," sweetgrass weaver and storyteller Jennifaye Singleton, who has been practicing […]
The American Revolution Through the Eyes of Eliza Lucas Pinckney
Join Charleston County Public Library for a living history program with Eliza, a time traveler from the 18th century, who gives modern audiences her view of the American Revolution as a […]
Free
Friday, May 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, May 23, 2026
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May 23, 2026 -Robe à la Française Worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney
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May 23, 2026 -Buford’s Defeat/Buford’s Massacre SAR and Friends of Buford Massacre Memorial and Commemoration
Robe à la Française Worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney
Visit the Museum for a rare opportunity to view the robe à la français worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney from the Museum’s historic textiles collection in Ringleaders of Rebellion: Charleston in […]
Buford’s Defeat/Buford’s Massacre SAR and Friends of Buford Massacre Memorial and Commemoration
Buford's Defeat/Buford's Massacre SAR and Friends of Buford Massacre Memorial and Commemoration
Free
Sunday, May 24, 2026
No events on this day.