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
Revolutionary Art: A Depiction of the American Revolution in South Carolina
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 […]
Free
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 […]
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 Art: A Depiction of the American Revolution in South Carolina
Revolutionary Art: A Depiction of the American Revolution in South Carolina is a display of 13 works of art depicting important battles and scenes of the American Revolution in South Carolina. Several important military officers and statesmen who served South Carolina during the Revolution are also represented. These paintings are reproductions of original works that […]
Free
Slave Dwelling Project Conference, 250 Years and Counting: Reckoning, Resilience, and Remembrance
The 9th national Slave Dwelling Project (SDP) Conference will take place October 1-3, 2026, in North Charleston, South Carolina and is presented in partnership with SC250. This year’s theme, 250 Years and Counting: Reckoning, Resilience, and Remembrance explores South Carolina’s fertile grounds for juxtaposing its Black colonial era scholarship with other colonies of that era. […]
$400
Festifall- 34th Annual Colonial & Revolutionary War Weekend
Step back in time to experience the colonial and revolutionary spirit at Historic Walnut Grove. Experience life in 1781 during the Revolutionary War with live demonstrations of cannon fire, cooking, spinning, camp life, 18th century music and more. Children's activities happening throughout the day, including candle dipping, quill writing, tin punching, tricorn hats, horn books […]
$3 – $18
Monday, September 28, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
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September 29, 2026 -Lunch & Learn: Revolutionary War Stories in South Carolina
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September 29, 2026 -Lunch & Learn: Revolutionary War Stories in South Carolina
Lunch & Learn: Revolutionary War Stories in South Carolina
Joshua Shumak, a nationally recognized policy consultant, educator, and advocate for indigenous communities, uncovers the often overlooked stories of Native American involvement during the Revolutionary War in South Carolina, highlighting […]
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Lunch & Learn: Revolutionary War Stories in South Carolina
Joshua Shumak, a nationally recognized policy consultant, educator, and advocate for indigenous communities, uncovers the often overlooked stories of Native American involvement during the Revolutionary War in South Carolina, highlighting their strategic roles and impact on the war effort. If you missed his program in February, you do not want to miss this second chance. […]
$5
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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September 30, 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, October 1, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, October 2, 2026
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October 2, 2026 -Revolutionary War Review Homeschool Friday – Battle of Port Royal Island, SC
Revolutionary War Review Homeschool Friday – Battle of Port Royal Island, SC
October 2 – Battle of Port Royal Island, SC (Feb. 3, 1779). We are talking about the Battle of Port Royal Island that was fought on February 3, 1779. We will go over the units and leaders involved before exploring how the battle unfolded. Then, we will look at how this affected the larger war […]
Free
Saturday, October 3, 2026
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October 3, 2026 -Day at the Museum
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October 3, 2026 -“SC 250th Speaker Andrew Waters”
Day at the Museum
It is happening again! For the FIFTH year in a row, the Rev War Visitor Center is coming to life for the day! Interact with Colonial and Revolutionary Period reproductions, smell and touch period-accurate soldier rations, ask questions, and get answers! Firing demonstrations with muskets, kids' stations with continental drills, HORSES! This year we will […]
Free
“SC 250th Speaker Andrew Waters”
The Horry County Museum presents a program by Andrew Waters in collaboration with Coastal Carolina University and the South Carolina 250th Commission on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 at 1 PM. Andrew Waters is a writer and conservationist in Pittsboro, North Carolina. He is the author of three books on revolutionary figures in South Carolina, most […]
Free to the public
Sunday, October 4, 2026
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October 4, 2026 -America 250 at Salem Black River Presbyterian Church
America 250 at Salem Black River Presbyterian Church
Erskine College celebrates America 250 in Mayesville. Join Erskine College for a special celebration of America’s 250th anniversary on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the historic Salem Black River Presbyterian Church near Mayesville, South Carolina. Co-sponsored by Salem Black River Presbyterian Church, Sumter 250, Sumter Museum, and the Charter Institute at Erskine, this commemorative event will […]
Free