Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777
SC History Center 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia
Free
7 events found.
All Day
Hometown Heroes: Celebrating 250 Years of American Service
Fort Mill History Museum 107 Clebourne St., Fort Mill
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
Robe à la Française Worn by Eliza Lucas Pinckney
The Charleston Museum 360 Meeting Street, Charleston
Greenville County Memorial Day Observance and Unveiling of Revolutionary War Veterans added to their Veteran Monument
County Square 301 University Ridge, Greenville
no cost
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 […]
Free
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.
Free
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 […]
Free
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 - […]
Free
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 […]
The Promise: Untold Stories of South Carolina’s Black Patriots
Synopsis Six Black Continental Army soldiers captured by the British are forced to explore what the promises of freedom, independence, liberty, life and the pursuit of happiness truly mean for them. Uplifting the lives of Blacks and the role they played in the founding of the United States, especially in South Carolina, The Promise explores […]
$10
Monday, May 25, 2026
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May 25, 2026 -Greenville County Memorial Day Observance and Unveiling of Revolutionary War Veterans added to their Veteran Monument
Greenville County Memorial Day Observance and Unveiling of Revolutionary War Veterans added to their Veteran Monument
Please join Greenville County as they observe Memorial Day and unveil the addition of 170 Revolutionary War Veterans to their existing Veterans Monument. The location is County Square at 301 University Ridge, Greenville, SC. There is a free parking garage next to the Veteran Monument/Greenville Co. Administrations buildings. Some seating will be available but to […]
no cost
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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May 27, 2026 -Screening: Ken Burns The Revolutionary War
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 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, May 29, 2026
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May 29, 2026 -Hastings Hensel, Guide/River Reader Kayaking, “Kayak Tour of Battle of Black Mingo Site” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
Hastings Hensel, Guide/River Reader Kayaking, “Kayak Tour of Battle of Black Mingo Site” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
>> Registration is required for this event: email dturner@gtcounty.org *Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," the Georgetown County Library will partner with River Reader Kayaking, LLC of Murrells Inlet in order to provide a special educational program. Hastings Hensel will take […]
Saturday, May 30, 2026
No events on this day.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
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May 31, 2026 -Commodore Alexander Gillon Gravesite Park
Commodore Alexander Gillon Gravesite Park
Dedication of Commodore Alexander Gillon Gravesite. In 1794, the land was home to Commodore Alexander Gillon, and today it is his final resting place. The SC250 and SCBPT acquired the property to preserve the site for future generations so that they may visit it and learn about Commodore Gillon and the impact that he had […]
No charge