Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775–1777
SC History Center 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia
Free
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American Revolution Exhibit at Upcountry History Museum Takes You from Front Lines to Home Fronts
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville
$2 – $14
The History and Archaeology of Fort Motte Traveling Exhibit
South Carolina State Library 1500 Senate Street, Columbia
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 […]
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American Voices: Lost and Found
A SC250 exhibition in celebration of American musical life and the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution What did the early days of America sound like? This exhibition takes you there — to the parlors, concert halls, and open fields where music helped shape a young nation’s identity. Through rare historic instruments from our world-class […]
$6
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
The History and Archaeology of Fort Motte Traveling Exhibit
This traveling exhibition examines the 1781 siege of Fort Motte, the excavation of the site, and the artifacts uncovered there. Fort Motte, located in present-day Calhoun County, South Carolina, was a British outpost during the Revolutionary War. Developed by the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, the exhibit examines the 1781 siege of […]
Free
FY27 Q1 Commission Meeting
July 4th, 2026 may be over, but the 250 commemorations continue! This August is the 250th Anniversary of The Ring Fight, which was part of the Cherokee War of 1776. SC250’s FY27 Quarter 1 Commission Meeting, hosted by the Oconee County 250 Committee, will feature opportunities to learn and network with County 250 representatives, regional […]
Monday, August 17, 2026
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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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August 19, 2026 -Screening: Ken Burns The Revolutionary War
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August 19, 2026 -King’s Mountain
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
King’s Mountain
Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on King's Mountain - The South Carolina and North Carolina militias and Overmountain Men overwhelm neighboring loyalist militias and Patrick Ferguson’s Provincials. Hughes Main Library 25 Heritage Green Place / Greenville SC 29601 https://www.greenvillelibrary.org/locations/main Sponsored by the Robert Anderson Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution […]
Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Friday, August 21, 2026
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August 21, 2026 -Revolutionary War Review Homeschool Friday – The Beginnings of the Revolution
Revolutionary War Review Homeschool Friday – The Beginnings of the Revolution
August 21 – The Beginnings of the Revolution We will be discussing the beginnings of the Revolution. What events led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence? How did these events affect South Carolinians? What factions were forming amongst the people? The answers to these questions will be our focus for this Homeschool Friday. […]
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Saturday, August 22, 2026
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August 22, 2026 -18th Century Living History Saturday
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August 22, 2026 -Colonization and the Great Wagon Road
18th Century Living History Saturday
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, visit Historic Brattonsville to venture back to the 18th century Carolina Piedmont. Along with domestic and trade skills from the period, historic interpreters will also lead tours and demonstrations of the military actions in the Backcountry of South Carolina. Timed Activities • Animal Feeding (10:30 […]
$3 – $12
Colonization and the Great Wagon Road
Colonization and the Great Wagon Road is the title of the first lecture Professor Eddie Lee will be hosting at the Chester County Main Library. If you would like to learn more about South Carolina history and Chester County, please join us on Saturday, August 22nd at 10:30 am.
Free
Sunday, August 23, 2026
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