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.Historic Columbia
Thomas Taylor, whose family gave their name to Taylor St., served in both the 1st and 2nd Provincial Congress and escorted George Washington into Columbia when he later visited in...
Site DetailsHobkirk Hill
Site DetailsHollingsworth Mill
Site DetailsHorn Creek Baptist Church
Founded in 1790, shortly after a Revolutionary War skirmish, Horn Creek Baptist Church is one of the oldest Baptist churches in South Carolina’s Upcountry and one of the few remaining...
Site DetailsIndiantown Presbyterian Church
The original church was burned by the British after founders John James and Robert Wilson joined with General Francis Marion. The historic churchyard is the final resting place of several...
Site DetailsJohn de la Howe & School Historical Marker, Forest, Lethe Farm Site, Tomb
Dr. de la Howe established residence at Lethe Farm in 1774 and tended wounded Patriot soldiers there in August 1776. He was compelled to join a Loyalist Regiment in 1782...
Site DetailsKellett’s Blockhouse
This site marks the location of a blockhouse built by Joseph Kellett for protection against Native American raids during pioneer times. During the Revolutionary War, it was garrisoned by local...
Site DetailsKings Mountain National Military Park
The Battle of Kings Mountain was one of the few major battles of the war fought entirely between Americans and marked the first major Patriot victory after the British invasion...
Site DetailsLancaster County Historic Courthouse
The museum inside the Lancaster County Historical Courthouse includes exhibits on Buford’s Massacre and the Battle of Hanging Rock.
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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.