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.Eutaw Springs Battleground Site
While a large part of the battle site is under the water of Lake Marion, this tree-shaded spot commemorates one of the last battles of the American Revolution in SC....
Site DetailsFirst Site of Monck’s Corner
Intersection of US Hwy 52 and Nelson’s Ferry Road in Moncks Comer, SC AR – 1780-1781
Site DetailsFort Boone Historical Marker
Long Cane settlers returned in the fall of 1760 following the Long Cane massacre. Protected by Chickasaw, they built this palisade surrounded blockhouse, which also served as a Revolutionary War...
Site DetailsFort Charlotte Historical Marker
Marker leading to the memorial site, describing the fort’s surrender. Some of the ordnance was taken to Ninety-Six, whereupon a November 1775 attack there resulted in the first South Carolinian...
Site DetailsFort Charlotte Memorial Site, Etched Window, Interpretive Sign – (In Development)
Overlooks the first military land action of the Revolutionary War in South Carolina and perhaps the South. The stone fortress was the last built during the colonial era. Captured by...
Site DetailsFort Fair Lawn
In 1780, Fair Lawn Plantation (also known as Fair Lawn Barony or Colleton Mansion) was repurposed into a hospital and supply storeroom. The British built Fort Fair Lawn on the...
Site DetailsFort Independence at Broad Mouth Creek
Functioning primarily as a deterrent to indigenous tribes, Fort Independence was captured and burned by Loyalists in early 1779
Site DetailsFort Lindley
This key Laurens County site marks the only Cherokee offensive during the Cherokee War of 1776. On July 15,1776, several hundred Cherokees and Loyalists disguised as Cherokees (Scopholites) attacked the...
Site DetailsFort Long Cane & Colonial Mill Historical Markers
The fort was a twin-palisaded enclosure raised by Scots-Irish settlers, staunch Patriots, on an eastern bluff overlooking Long Cane Creek shortly upon arrival, who established the Long Cane settlement in...
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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.