Orangeburg County
Orangeburg County was a contested zone during the Revolutionary War, with Patriots and Loyalists clashing across the region. The most notable event was the Surrender of Orangeburg in May 1781, when General Thomas Sumter, supported by a cannon from Nathanael Greene, forced a British garrison to surrender after a brief siege. Other significant skirmishes occurred at Turkey Hill, Rowe’s Plantation, Bull Creek Swamp, and Manigault’s Ferry, while leaders like Francis Marion and local militias sustained constant resistance.
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Nearby Events
“The Promise: Untold Stories of SC’s African American Patriots” Dinner Theatre followed by a Revolutionary Conversation
Veterans Day Orangeburg District American Revolution Tour ***NEW TIME***
Veterans Day Oyster Roast / Lowcountry Boil at Eutaw Springs **NEW TIME**
FY27Q2 SC250 Commission Meeting
County Committee Contact Info
Contact Name: Harold Donnelly
Contact Phone Number: 803-378-1911
Contact Email: hed567@aol.com
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