Little-Known Stories

There are many Revolutionary-era stories about how women, native Americans, free and enslaved African Americans in South Carolina played important roles in the War and fought on both sides. Learn about these overlooked, but meaningful stories.

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On June 20th, 1779, Patriot Maj. Gen. Benjamin Lincoln advanced with 1,200 men to assault a British garrison. The intense...
On June 18th, 1780, two men warned the militia of Iron Works, a South Carolina backcountry settlement established by Col....
On June 15, 1776, Capt. William Ritche discovered that William Cunningham, an infamous South Carolina Loyalist, had deserted the Patriot...
Peter Harris, a Catawba Native American, served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Harris endured a devastating smallpox...
In May of 1780, Patriot militia Capt. John McClure allied with Col. Richard Winn and Lt. Col. William Bratton to...
The Battle of Waxhaws occurred on May 29th, 1780, involving British forces under Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton and American troops...

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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.

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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.

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Trace Your Roots

Discover your Revolutionary roots. Explore SC250’s genealogy tools to uncover ancestors, family stories, and connections that shaped America’s fight for independence.

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Teach The History

SC 250 is chock full of lesson plans, publications, and continuing education resources for learning in and out of the classroom.

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Upcoming Events

With hundreds of events and celebrations across the state, history comes alive in South Carolina.

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