Discover Historic Sites
Experience the American Revolution like never before across 200 historic sites and 600 historic markers across the state.
In The Footsteps of History
Discover South Carolina’s Revolutionary landscape through 200 historic sites and more than 600 markers that illuminate battles, communities, and enduring stories. From celebrated landmarks to little-known corners of the state, these places invite you to walk in the footsteps of patriots and uncover the rich history that shaped America’s independence.Boone Hall Plantation
Boone Hall Plantation was founded in 1681 when Englishman Major John Boone came to Charleston and established a lucrative plantation and gracious home on the banks of Wampacheone Creek. The...
Site DetailsBuford Battleground
Site DetailsCamden Battlefield
Site DetailsCaptain William Henry Mouzon’s home burned by
This was the plantation of Capt. William Henry Mouzon (1741-1807), prominent militia officer in the American Revolution. Mouzon, of Huguenot descent, was educated in France as an engineer. He was...
Site DetailsCayce Historical Museum
While it may sound like a Disney channel program, the legend of Emily Geiger who delivered a secret message from General Nathanael Greene to General Thomas Sumter in 1781 is...
Site DetailsCharles Pinkney National Historic Site
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, located outside Charleston in Mount Pleasant, is a 28-acre remnant of Charles Pinckney’s original 18th-century 715-acre plantation known as Snee Farm. An author and signer...
Site DetailsCharleston (Marion Square)
Site DetailsColleton House Marker: “Unmanly Practices” or Legitimate Target?
Old Santee Canal Park American Revolution – 1781
Site DetailsColonial Dorchester State Historic Site
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site’s well-preserved archaeological remains give visitors a peek into the early history of colonial South Carolina. During the Revolutionary War, the town was an outpost for...
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Historic Markers
Journey in the footsteps of patriots. South Carolina boasts one of the most ambitious collections of Revolutionary War markers in the United States. Explore over 600 markers across South Carolina highlighting the people, places and stories of South Carolina’s Revolutionary journey. Explore the map, visit the sites, experience history.
The Liberty Trail
America’s independence was secured in swamps, fields, woods and mountains of South Carolina. These events of 1779-1782 directly led to victory in the Revolutionary War. The Liberty Trail is an immersive network of Revolutionary War battlefields and historic sites across South Carolina, developed by the American Battlefield Trust and the SC Battleground Trust to connect visitors to the pivotal battles that secured American independence in the South.
Funding For Sites
SC 250 provides grant funding for locating, marking and interpreting historic sites in SC.
Our Work
Learn more about how SC 250 is fulfilling its mission to commemorate South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution.
Their Story Is Our Story
Looking for more? Go deeper into the history, lore and events of South Carolina’s revolutionary past. Explore the untold stories, scholarly articles, incredible facts and the major events that shaped our future.