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.Columbia’s Street Markers
State Senator John Lewis Gervais moved from Charleston to the Ninety-Six district and felt that the state capitol should be centrally located. His bill was approved in March of 1786....
Site DetailsCongaree National Park
Known for its amazing nature, the Congaree National Park can also claim American Revolutionary War history. With the largest intact expanse of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern...
Site DetailsCoosawhatchie Bridge Battle Site
HWY 17 On May 3, 1774, Lt. Col. John Laurens and 250 men were positioned near the bridge at Coosawhatchie as 2,400 British regulars crossed the Savannah River. Against orders...
Site DetailsCowpens National Battlefield
The Battle of Cowpens became known as the turning point of the war and saw the only successful use of double envelopment — a classic military tactic — in the...
Site DetailsCulbertson’s Backcountry
The Culbertson Backcountry Settlement in Gray Court, SC, features a 1770 blockhouse, 1790 log cabins, an early 1900s one-room African American schoolhouse, and an 1885 church. Located along the historic...
Site DetailsCulture & Heritage Museums of York County Home to the Southern Revolutionary War Institute
Historical Center 210 E. Jefferson St. York, SC 29745 | McCelvey Center 212 E. Jefferson St.
Site DetailsDaniel Morgan Statue
Located in Morgan Square in downtown Spartanburg, the Daniel Morgan Monument commemorates the centennial of the victory at the Revolutionary Battle of Cowpens and its hero, General Daniel Morgan.
Site DetailsDeutsch Fork Genealogical Society Library
This regional genealogical library is the place to research ancestors who settled in land between the Broad and the Saluda Rivers in SC. The members have done extensive research on...
Site DetailsDicey Langston Homeplace
The site of the Dicey Langston homeplace is near the Langston Family Cemetery. It is also located close to the old Colonial Road and the Langston Baptist Church. This is...
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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.