Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777
SC History Center 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia
Free
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Hometown Heroes: Celebrating 250 Years of American Service
Fort Mill History Museum 107 Clebourne St., Fort Mill
Free
Ongoing
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
“The American Revolutionary War in 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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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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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 […]
“The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina” exhibit (“A Glorious Cause” series)
During June and July 2026, “The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina,” a traveling exhibit from the South Carolina State Museum, will be on free public display at the Georgetown Library (405 Cleland Street, Georgetown, SC 29440). The exhibit will be located by the Circulation Desk during regular operating hours (Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m. / […]
Monday, June 1, 2026
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Tuesday, June 2, 2026
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Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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June 3, 2026 -“Family History & Connections with Francis Marion” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
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June 3, 2026 -Screening: Ken Burns The Revolutionary War
“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 of General Francis Marion’s descendants. Gourdin is the great-great-great nephew of the "Swamp Fox" and he will trace his family’s connections to the famous American […]
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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Thursday, June 4, 2026
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June 4, 2026 -Steve Williams, Author, “African Americans and the Revolutionary War” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
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June 4, 2026 -Special Sestercentennial Tour at the Heyward-Washington House with Chief of Education Elise Reagan
Steve Williams, Author, “African Americans and the Revolutionary War” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," Steve Williams will explore crucial contributions of African Americans to the Revolution. Williams is an award-winning columnist and prolific author who unearths the treasures of Georgetown County’s African American heritage. Among several other titles, Williams […]
Special Sestercentennial Tour at the Heyward-Washington House with Chief of Education Elise Reagan
Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence with a special Revolutionary War focused tour of the Heyward-Washington House with Chief of Education Elise Reagan. Hear about the original owner of the home and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Heyward, Jr.’s, experience during the American Revolution. See Museum pieces […]
$15
Friday, June 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, June 6, 2026
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June 6, 2026 -Living History Military Timeline at the Rev War Visitor Center
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June 6, 2026 -South Carolina and the Road to Independence
Living History Military Timeline at the Rev War Visitor Center
Commemorate the eighty fourth anniversary of the landings on Normandy beaches, a.k.a. D-Day, hosted by Camden Archives and Museum (CAM), and the Revolutionary War Visitor Center (RWVC). Learn about the American military over decades of warfare, from the Revolutionary War up to the War on Terror. Honor and remember our veterans with this living military […]
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South Carolina and the Road to Independence
The decision to declare independence was bold and risky, and the outcome far from certain. In 1776 no one in the colonies was more motivated or more determined to rise to the challenges that lay ahead than the patriots of South Carolina. On June 6, 2026, no one will commemorate their success with greater joy […]
$30
Sunday, June 7, 2026
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June 7, 2026 -Kings Mountain Military Park Revolutionary War Adventure Day
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June 7, 2026 -Revolutionary War Scouting Adventure Day
Kings Mountain Military Park Revolutionary War Adventure Day
The Palmetto Council, Scouting America has partnered with 6 historical locations throughout the counties we cover (Union, Cherokee, Spartanburg, Chester, Lancaster and York) to bring an exciting opportunity for students to learn about their local South Carolina History. Join us on June 7th at Kings Mountain Military Park, and discover the site that changed everything […]
Free Admission
Revolutionary War Scouting Adventure Day
Discover the battle that marked the “turn of the tide of success” and more at Kings Mountain National Military Park's Revolutionary War Scouting Adventure Day. Scouts will be able to work towards earning their Revolutionary War Passport Patch and Battlefield Trail Award, while also enjoying weapons demonstrations with reenactors, guided battlefield tours, several different activity […]
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