A national premiere of an original play commissioned by the Orangeburg County Chamber of Commerce through grant funding provided by the SC250 Commission, Professor Annette Dees Grevious and Performance Artist Brandi LaShay have collaborated to develop a compelling production, which explores and uplifts African American involvement in the founding our nation and establishment of the
Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on The Cherokee War of 1776 - The Clash of Cultures leading to the greatest massacre of the American Revolution. Upcountry History Museum / 540 Buncombe Street / Greenville SC 29601 The Upcountry History Museum requires reservations. 85 capacity is usually a sell-out, call 864-467-3100
As we continue to explore our nation’s 250th anniversary, it is a pleasure to host presenters Amber Satterthwaite (Drayton Hall Preservation Trust) and Brandon M. Stone (Middleton Place Foundation) for an exploration of the American Revolutionary War through the lives of two founding fathers—William Henry Drayton and Arthur Middleton. This lecture will examine the friendship
Activities will include period-era surveying, joinery, cooking, and militia from Revolutionary War times as well as a very fine display of officer grade camp furniture. Come visit Living History! Muskets, surveying chains, furniture-making tools, soap-making! Handsome bell-shaped militia tents.
Join the Georgetown County-sponsored Francis Marion Living History Day with American Revolutionary War reenactors, Patriot re-enactments and educational displays from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Francis Marion and Joseph Rainey Parks in Georgetown, SC. Often called the Day of the Fox, adults and children will spend the day immersed
Join us on Saturday, March 7 from 11 am to 1 pm for our free, monthly Family Fun Day. This month's theme is Aiken County's founding, which occurred on March 10, 1871. For this Family Fun Day, we will have four stations throughout the museum where families go to solve riddles and gain a puzzle
Tour the town home of Thomas Heyward, Jr., one of South Carolina’s Signers of the Declaration! Hear about the Revolutionary history of the property and those who lived there. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Charleston Museum is hosting a series of family programs called Revolutionary
Live performance of Rebecca Brewton Motte
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of our country, local author and historian Tom Elmore will present information about Irish Carolinians who served as Patriots during the Revolutionary War, including statesmen, military leaders, and common soldiers. He'll even throw in some details about an Irish Loyalist or two. Come learn about how
The Executive Committee of the SC American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission meets virtually on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. These meetings are open to the public. Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89271717809?pwd=Fg7Wx6bDwfvRez70dD55FcsHkjNNzg.1 Meeting ID: 892 7171 7809 Passcode: 560098 Phone Number: Dial by your location +1 305 224 1968 Contact info@southcarolina250.com for any additional information. Agenda: 2025.06.10 Ex Comm
Dr. Eddie Lee, SC250 Commissioner, will present "Five Key Lessons From the American Revolution." Dr. Lee is a renown historian who has taught South Carolina history for several years as a Professor of History at Winthrop University. Robert Ryals, Public Historian/Historic Storyteller, will present a dramatic 1st person scripted program about the wartime experiences of
Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on The Bloody Summer of 1780 - The Patriot resistance slowly emerges. Thomas Sumter and Francis Marion take to the field. Laurens County Museum / 116 S. Public Square / Laurens SC 29360 Facebook Live - https://www.facebook.com/laurensmuseum/ The Laurens County Museum lectures are shown on