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.Laurens County Museum
The Laurens County Museum invites visitors to embark on a fascinating journey through time with its diverse and thoughtfully curated exhibits. From ancient Native American artifacts to dynamic rotating displays...
Site DetailsLiberty Bell Replica
This is one of 55 replicas of the Liberty Bell given to the United States by France. The tone and dimensions of the bell are identical to the original in...
Site DetailsLiberty Springs
The legend of Liberty Springs tells of a brief truce during the early Revolutionary War when opposing armies, both stricken by smallpox, agreed to lay down their weapons for access...
Site DetailsLong Cane Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church & Cemetery
Organized in 1771, the Patriot congregation met in nearby Fort Long Cane before relocating here at or before 1790, wherein the cemetery dates. At least two Revolutionary War soldiers are...
Site DetailsLong Cane Massacre & Long Cane ARP Church Historical Markers, Battle of Long Cane “Visitable” Site, Interpretive Signs
Long Cane Massacre & Long Cane ARP Church Historical Markers, Battle of Long Cane “Visitable” Site, Interpretive Signs
Site DetailsLong Cane Massacre Site, Historical Marker, Memorials, Interpretive Sign
The Long Cane settlers moved west, which the Cherokee considered a territorial violation. Warned of an attack, without a new fort, the settlers departed. One group was ambushed here, February...
Site DetailsMcCormick County 250 Gateway, Dorn Mill Complex, McCormick, SC
Start a McCormick County Revolutionary War historical adventure here too! The Dorn Mill Complex began in 1899. It’s centered in McCormick & adjoining counties near 17 Revolutionary War & other...
Site DetailsMcCormick County 250 Gateway, Willington History Center, Willington, SC
Willington is at the center of it all, convenient to 17 Revolutionary War & other historical points of interest. While in Willington, visit the revitalized historic district, which in 1804...
Site DetailsMcKissick Museum
Located on the historic Horseshoe at UofSC, McKissick Museum is free and open to the public with more than 140,000 objects telling the story of Southern life including many 18th-century...
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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.