by Period Three | Feb 18, 2026
On August 16, 1780, Cols. James Williams (Laurens County), Isaac Shelby, and Elijah Clark led 200 Patriot militiamen to victory over 500 Loyalists. This crucial win boosted Patriot morale during a low point in the Revolutionary War. Many consider the Battle of...
by Period Three | Feb 18, 2026
Hayes Station is one of Laurens County’s most sacred sites. On November 19, 1781, “Bloody Bill” Cunningham brutally murdered Col. Joseph Hayes and 18 men of the Little River Regiment after they had surrendered and were bound. The victims were mutilated,...
by Period Three | Feb 18, 2026
Hammond’s Old Store is the site of an overwhelming Patriot victory on December 30, 1780. Col. William Washington led 280 cavalry and mounted militiamen, including the Little River Militia, to defeat an equal force of neighboring Tories. The battle resulted in 150...
by Period Three | Jan 21, 2026
December 12, 1780 Battle of Halfway Swamp: Major McLeroth and his British Regular troops met at Nelson’s Ferry recruits for the Royal Fusiliers, who departed Charleston for Camden. McLeroth was to escort them to the High Hills. General Marion with 700 troops...
by Period Three | Jan 21, 2026
Battle of Wyboo Swamp: Lt. Col. John Watson Tadwell Watson and Col. Welbore Ellis Doyle were sent to encircle and crush General Marion. Early on March 5, Watson and his Buffs marched from Fort Watson down the Santee Path and bivouacked near Nelson’s Ferry. Marion...
