• The Promise

    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

  • The Promise

    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

  • The Cherokee War of 1776

    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

  • Land, Liberty, & Loyalty: The Drayton Hall and Middleton Place Legacies

    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

  • Britton’s Neck Regiment of Militia at Hopsewee Plantation

    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.

  • Francis Marion Living History Day

    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

  • Family Fun Day – Puzzle Together Aiken County’s Story

    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

  • Revolutionary Sunday: Heyward-Washington House

    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

  • South Carolina’s Irish Patriots

    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

  • SC250 Executive Committee Virtual Meeting

    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: