August 21 – The Beginnings of the Revolution We will be discussing the beginnings of the Revolution. What events led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence? How did these events affect South Carolinians? What factions were forming amongst the people? The answers to these questions will be our focus for this Homeschool Friday. […]
Tom Elmore, a speaker with the South Carolina Humanities Speaker's Bureau, will be at the Anderson County Museum to talk about the Irish Patriots of the Revolutionary War in South Carolina. "The story of the Irish in the American Revolution has not gotten its proper due. Of the 29 men who represented SC in the […]
September 4 – Lexington & Concord Where did the phrase “the shot heard ‘round the world” come from? During this Homeschool Friday, we will be covering the early confrontations at Lexington and Concord. We’ll go over the facts before, during, and after, as we look at how they affected the unfolding situation throughout the colonies. […]
Back by popular demand! Join us on Tuesday, September 15, at 5:30 PM at the Anderson County Museum to learn how to write like a Revolutionary. Bill Williamson, local living history reenactor, will be here to present on 18th century quill writing and communication. As we delve into the 250th anniversary of our country, it […]
September 18 – George Washington We’ll focus on the Revolutionary War leader and Founding Father, General George Washington. Come learn about his life, military career, and his time after the war (including some brief information about his time as President of the United States). As a part of our celebrations and remembrances during the 250th, […]
October 2 – Battle of Port Royal Island, SC (Feb. 3, 1779). We are talking about the Battle of Port Royal Island that was fought on February 3, 1779. We will go over the units and leaders involved before exploring how the battle unfolded. Then, we will look at how this affected the larger war […]
October 16 – Fall of Charleston, SC (May 12, 1780). We’re focusing on the Fall of Charleston, SC, on May 12, 1780. We will go over the units and leaders involved before exploring how the battle unfolded. Then, we will look at how this affected the larger war effort. We will also have a refresher […]
October 30 – Uniforms! What were the soldiers wearing? We’re going to be looking at the uniforms of various units and factions during the Revolutionary War. We’ll cover some of the uniform basics for the armies and navies of the involved combatants (including the British, Americans, French, Spanish, various Native American nations, and militias). And! […]
November 6 – The Battle of Cowpens (Jan. 17, 1781) We will be going over the Battle of Cowpens that was fought on January 17, 1781. Learn about the leaders and units involved. We will go over the facts before, during, and after the battle. Then, we will look at how this impacted the course […]
November 20 – South Carolina’s Revolutionary Leaders. Come and learn about some of South Carolina’s Revolutionary Leaders such as Robert Anderson, Andrew Pickens, Henry Laurens, Thomas Sumter, Francis Marion, Thomas Heyward, Jr., Arthur Middleton, and others. As a part of our celebrations and remembrances during the 250th, the Anderson County Museum is adding a series […]
December 1 – The Battle of Eutaw Springs, SC (September 8, 1781). We will be looking at the Battle of Eutaw Springs, SC, that was fought on September 8, 1781. We’ll go over the various military units and leaders engaged in the fight as we examine the facts of the battle before, during, and after. […]
December 18 – The Battle and Surrender at Yorktown (October 19, 1781). We will be looking at the battle, siege, and surrender at Yorktown. After a siege, the British forces surrendered on October 19, 1781. Come learn why. We’ll go over the various military units and leaders engaged in the fight as we examine the […]