Events

Pickens County Performing Arts Center 314 W. Main Street, Liberty, SC 29657 FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at 1 pm. https://historycomesalive.org/ Captain Henry Felder (Hans Henrich Felder) was born in Switzerland and immigrated to South Carolina in 1735 at age nine […]

Senior Action - 3715 E. North St., Greenville, SC 29615 DISCUSSIONS are NOT costumed performances. They are an opportunity to get to know the performers and discover what they think about their characters. Plenty of free parking. About Captain Henry Felder Captain Henry Felder (Hans Henrich Felder) was born in Switzerland and immigrated to South […]

Greenville Tech Barton Campus — Corner of S. Pleasantburg and E. Faris Road, 29607. FREE Outdoor Show — Bring lawn seating. Before the event visit HistoryComesAlive.org for the exact location on the Greenville Tech Barton Campus. Inclement weather plan (extreme heat or rain) — Show will be moved into the Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center Auditorium, […]

Abbeville Opera House 100 Court Square #102, Abbeville, SC 29620 FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at 1 pm. https://historycomesalive.org/ Rebecca Brewton Motte was raised in a wealthy family in Charleston and, along with her brother, Miles Brewton, became a passionate patriot […]

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.

Pickens County Performing Arts Center 314 W. Main Street, Liberty, SC 29657 FREE. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Come early to get a seat. Doors open at 1 pm. https://historycomesalive.org/ Rebecca Brewton Motte was raised in a wealthy family in Charleston and, along with her brother, Miles Brewton, became a […]

*Part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative by the Georgetown County Library," the ever-popular Lee G. Brockington will bring our series to a grand finale with her fascinating presentation on conflicts between Patriots and Loyalists right here at home in Georgetown County. An author and cultural historian, […]

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 […]

Our speaker Fritz Hamer, a historical consultant, will be presenting on the roles of the Barnwell brothers—John, Robert, and Edward. They fought in key battles, endured imprisonment on British ships, and contributed to the establishment of the South Carolina government. Refreshments will be served.

Summer Speaker Series 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM St. Johns United Methodist Church Michael Burgess: The Soul of America: The Challenges of Teaching the American Revolution at 250.

Senior Action - 3715 E. North St., Greenville, SC 29615. Plenty of free parking. DISCUSSIONS are NOT costumed performances as are the other festival events. They are an opportunity to get to know the performers and discover what they think about their characters. https://historycomesalive.org/ About Rebecca Motte Rebecca Brewton Motte was raised in a wealthy […]

This is a group art exhibition at Drummond Studio Gallery Gallery in Charleston

Celebrate the 270th birthday of William Richardson Davie, Revolutionary War officer, statesman, and one of the region’s most notable historical figures. This special commemorative event will feature presentations exploring Davie’s life and legacy, including his military excursions along present-day Flat Rock Road during the American Revolution, Tivoli, the significance of the Davie Coat of Arms, […]

Learn more about the Revolutionary War in the Midlands, including a skirmish known as Eggleston's Raid that took place on July 3, 1781, in the park. Meet Saturday, June 20th at 10:00 AM for the first tour or 2:00 PM for the second tour at the entrance to the park. This tour is nearly 2-miles […]

Inviting all upcoming 4th through 8th graders and their parents to participate in a reenactment! Participants will: Enlist in the Continental Army Experience soldier intake Learn musket drill instruction Take part in historically accurate South Carolina battles FREE EVENT!

For ages 5+. Join Storyteller Tim Lowry for songs and stories enjoyed by children in 1776. Kids can try colonial toys, write with quill pens, play tavern games and even step a country dance! Thursday, March 26 at the Edisto Island Library (1589 Hwy 174, Edisto Island, SC 29438) Saturday, June 20 at the Wando […]

As the Revolutionary War raged, music was the soundtrack. Ballads rang out in taverns, gospel music swelled from plantations and Native American’s flutes consoled displaced communities. On June 20, 2026 at 4 and 7:30 PM the Sullivan’s Island Club will present two free concerts of music of our cultural heritage performed by preeminent musicians in […]

Special Father's Day event at the 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. https://historycomesalive.org/ _____ Captain Henry Felder (Hans Henrich Felder) was […]