Georgetown County
Website: https://sc250georgetown.org/
Georgetown County, SC, was a vital Revolutionary War port and home to Francis Marion, the “Swamp Fox,” whose guerrilla tactics harassed British forces. The British occupied Georgetown from 1780–1781, while Thomas Lynch Jr., a native son, signed the Declaration of Independence. Lafayette also landed nearby, underscoring the county’s importance.
Nearby Historical Sites
Nearby Events
“Resilience & Revolution: Native Peoples in 18th Century South Carolina” exhibit (“A Glorious Cause” series)
Dr. Elizabeth Chew, CEO/South Carolina Historical Society, “Art & the American Revolution” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
Sallie Ann Robinson, Chef & Author, “Lowcountry Gullah Cuisine during the American Revolution” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
“Family History & Connections with Francis Marion” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
Pelor Jemonia Richards, Cultural Interpreter, “Roots & Resilience: Gullah Life in the Revolutionary Era” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
Lee G. Brockington, Author, “Patriots & Loyalists: The Battle at Home” (“A Glorious Cause” series)
County Committee Contact Info
Contact Name: Ken Baeszler
Contact Phone Number: 704-617-5045
Contact Email: georgetowncounty250@gmail.com
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