Events
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Ken Burns Documentary Screening – HHI
Hilton Head Branch Library 11 Beach City Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, United StatesLearn more about the Revolutionary War from Ken Burns in his new documentary series! Join us for a screening of several selections on the military history of the war, spanning battlefields from Quebec to Charleston and the birth of the U.S. Navy. Disclaimer(s) Say Cheese! We love to take photos at our events and within…
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SOUTH CAROLINA and the ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE Concert
USCB Beaufort 805 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC, United StatesThe decision to declare independence was bold and risky, and the outcome far from certain. In 1776, no one in the colonies was more motivated or more determined to rise to the challenges that lay ahead than the patriots of South Carolina. On June 6, 2026, no one will commemorate their success with greater joy…
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REVOLUTIONARY WAR BUS TOUR – PREVOST’S MARCH
USCB Bluffton 1 University Blvd, Bluffton, SC, United StatesIn celebration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, join historians for a day-long, moderated tour of significant Revolutionary War landmarks in Beaufort and Jasper Counties. The tour focuses…
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Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
Zion Chapel of Ease 574 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC, United StatesZion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour The Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in…
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Play Like It’s 1776 – St. Helena
St. Helena Branch Library 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr Rd, St. Helena, SC, United StatesYouth and families are invited to travel back in time to engage with American Revolutionary times through crafts and games. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adult(s) This program is designed for youth and…
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American Revolution Documentary by Ken Burns – Lobeco
Lobeco Branch Library 1862 Trask Parkway , (Hwy 17), Lobeco, SC, United StatesThe Ken Burns “American Revolution” documentary will be playing in the program room. This is a 45-minute film. Disclaimer(s) Say Cheese! We love to take photos at our events and…
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Revolutionary Roots – Lobeco
Lobeco Branch Library 1862 Trask Parkway , (Hwy 17), Lobeco, SC, United StatesExplore your family history with Ancestry.com's American Revolution edition in this hands-on program at the library. Learn how to trace your lineage, uncover stories about ancestors who lived during the…
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THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AT 250 – ORIGINS, IDEAS, AND LEGACY
The Declaration of Independence is the most widely read, recited, and celebrated of America's founding documents. It has inspired movements across time and around the globe, from the French Revolutionaries of 1789 to Ho Chi Minh in the twentieth century. Both Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln claimed to be defending its principles. In this course,…
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Revolutionary Roots – BFT
Beaufort Branch Library 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC, United StatesExplore your family history with Ancestry.com’s American Revolution edition in this hands-on program at the library. Learn how to trace your lineage, uncover stories about ancestors who lived during the Revolutionary era, and see how your own family may connect to America’s fight for independence. No prior genealogy experience required—just curiosity and a love of…
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HarbourFest Fireworks
Shelter Cover Harbour 13 Harbourside Ln, Hilton Head Island, South CarolinaCelebrate America's 250th Anniversary at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina with the beloved HarbourFest fireworks—reimagined each week with special patriotic flair. Enjoy BIGGER and BETTER shows each week as we celebrate America's Semiquincentennial. SHELTER COVE HARBOURFEST FIREWORKS SCHEDULE 2026 FireworksSchedule Tuesdays: June 9, 16, 23, & 30 Saturday, July 4th Tuesdays: July 7, 14, 21,…