Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777
SC History Center 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia
Free
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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, Georgetown
SC Military Museum: The Swamp Foxes Soldiers Camp
SC Military Museum 1 National Guard Road, Columbia
$20
Stories Around the State- All in the Whist: Betting on the 4th South Carolina Regiment in the Battle of Sullivan’s Island
Colleton Museum 506 E Washington St, Walterboro
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 […]
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 American Revolutionary War in South Carolina” exhibit (“A Glorious Cause” series)
“The American Revolutionary War in 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 Carolina and the […]
SC Military Museum: The Swamp Foxes Soldiers Camp
Step into the boots of Revolutionary War soldiers! Campers will explore the daily life of soldiers fighting in the Revolution, by learning how soldiers prepared for battle and fought for freedom.
$20
Monday, June 8, 2026
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June 8, 2026 -Stories Around the State- All in the Whist: Betting on the 4th South Carolina Regiment in the Battle of Sullivan’s Island
Stories Around the State- All in the Whist: Betting on the 4th South Carolina Regiment in the Battle of Sullivan’s Island
Join the SC Historical Society and the Marlboro County Historical Museum for Stories Around the State! “All in the Whist: Betting on the 4th South Carolina Regiment in the Battle of Sullivan’s Island” Presenter: Melina Testin Drawing from firsthand accounts of the American Revolution in the 4th South Carolina Regiment Order Book, SCHS Education […]
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Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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June 9, 2026 -Moultrie & the Battle of Sullivan’s Island
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June 9, 2026 -SC250 Executive Committee Meeting
Moultrie & the Battle of Sullivan’s Island
June 28, 1776 will forever be Carolina Day in South Carolina, but why? Why do South Carolinians celebrate a day during the American Revolution that no other state focuses on? National Park Volunteer for Fort Moultrie, Norm Rickeman wants all to know about the miraculous victory that occurred against the mighty British Navy and a […]
SC250 Executive Committee Meeting
The SC250 Executive Committee meets virtually on the second Tuesday of each month at 2:00 PM.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
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June 10, 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, June 11, 2026
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June 11, 2026 -Pelor Jemonia Richards, Cultural Interpreter, “Roots & Resilience: Gullah Life in the Revolutionary Era” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
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June 11, 2026 -The American Revolution Through the Eyes of Eliza Lucas Pinckney
Pelor Jemonia Richards, Cultural Interpreter, “Roots & Resilience: Gullah Life in the Revolutionary Era” (“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 Carvers Bay Library welcomes Pelor Jemonia Richards to describe the roots and resilience of Gullah Geechee people living in the South Carolina Lowcountry during the colonial era. Richards is a Gullah storyteller and historian […]
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 woman and the mother of two Continental Army officers. Thursday, May 21 at 6 pm at the Main Library (68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401) […]
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Friday, June 12, 2026
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June 12, 2026 -Captain Henry Felder portrayed by Clarence Felder
Captain Henry Felder portrayed by Clarence Felder
Abbeville Opera House 100 Court Square #102, Abbeville, SC 29620 https://historycomesalive.org/ FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at 1 pm. Captain Henry Felder (Hans Henrich Felder) was born in Switzerland and immigrated to South Carolina in 1735 at age nine with his […]
Saturday, June 13, 2026
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June 13, 2026 -The American Revolution Through the Eyes of Eliza Lucas Pinckney
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June 13, 2026 -Betsy Ross Tea
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June 13, 2026 -Ancestors Ball, A Night With Thomas Jefferson
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 woman and the mother of two Continental Army officers. Thursday, May 21 at 6 pm at the Main Library (68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401) […]
Free
Betsy Ross Tea
A themed full English Tea in Celebration of America's 250th anniversary! Soup, Salad, and a tier of tea sandwiches, scones, sweet breads, savories and petite desserts that will delight and satisfy your palate! Come celebrate and enjoy this one time themed tea party! There will be a short Historic Talk "The Legend & The Lady" […]
Ancestors Ball, A Night With Thomas Jefferson
Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with a Formal Ball in Thomas Jefferson's Honor!! The Ancestors Ball will be hosted by the Old Edgefield District Genealogical Society (OEDGS) at the Aiken County Historical Museum, in Aiken SC. Attendees will be transported back to an evening of Patriotic splendor, period dancing, a southern dinner, a silent auction and […]
$50
Sunday, June 14, 2026
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June 14, 2026 -Rebecca Motte portrayed by Chris Weatherhead
Rebecca Motte portrayed by Chris Weatherhead
Hartness Performing Arts Center on the Christ Church Episcopal School Campus at 245 Cavalier Dr Greenville SC 29607 FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at 1 pm. ----- Rebecca Brewton Motte was raised in a wealthy family in Charleston and, along with […]