by sc250v2 | Jan 21, 2026
After escaping the fall of Charleston, Gen. Francis Marion led a ragtag band of fewer than twenty men to the camp of the Williamsburg Militia at Witherspoon’s Ferry and took command of both the militia and the ferry.
by sc250v2 | Jan 21, 2026
Tucked away in Manchester State Forest is St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, one of the oldest churches in Sumter. The original St. Mark’s was built in 1767 but was destroyed during the Revolutionary War. The current St. Mark’s was built in 1855 and is one of the best...
by sc250v2 | Jan 21, 2026
The original church was burned by the British after founders John James and Robert Wilson joined with General Francis Marion. The historic churchyard is the final resting place of several Revolutionary War veterans.
by sc250v2 | Jan 21, 2026
Located in the upper Piedmont region of South Carolina, the town of Winnsboro was named in honor of the Winn family, whose members fought in the Revolutionary War. During the War, Lord Cornwallis made his headquarters in Winnsboro for four months.
by sc250v2 | Jan 21, 2026
The springs’ healing powers are credited with restoring the health of four severely wounded British soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Bring a water bottle to fill and experience the healing powers for yourself.
