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SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour\n\n\nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \nRegistration required! $10  \nhttps://heritagelib.org/classes-events/
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-7/
LOCATION:Zion Chapel of Ease\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Heritage Library":MAILTO:https://heritagelib.org/classes-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171717Z
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SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour\n\n\nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \nRegistration required! $10  \nhttps://heritagelib.org/classes-events/
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-6/
LOCATION:Zion Chapel of Ease\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Heritage Library":MAILTO:https://heritagelib.org/classes-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260303T171631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171631Z
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SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour\n\n\nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \nRegistration required! $10  \nhttps://heritagelib.org/classes-events/
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260413T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260408T184242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T184242Z
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SUMMARY:Divided Loyalties
DESCRIPTION:Palmetto Bluff is partnering with South Carolina 250 (SC250) to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a special presentation and walking tour honoring the people of May River Neck and exploring their role in the American Revolution.  Join Archaeologist\, Katie Epps\, as she guides you through several of Palmetto Bluff’s historic cemeteries and the deep\, sometimes violent\, ties to America’s fight for independence. \nCost: $40 per person.  Proceeds go towards cemetery restoration work at Palmetto Bluff. \nClosed-toed shoes and long pants required. \nRegistration required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/divided-loyalties/
LOCATION:May River Chapel\, 9 Boat House Street\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Palmetto Bluff Conservancy":MAILTO:megan@beaufortsc.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260330T184243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T184243Z
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SUMMARY:Family Day at the Beaufort History Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, April 11\, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for “Family Day at the Museum” in the courtyard of the Beaufort History Museum\, located in the Arsenal at 713 Craven Street in Beaufort\, S.C.\nExperience the 18th century firsthand with interactive demonstrations\, battlefield simulations\, live cannon fire\, and the immersive film Beaufort on the Brink of Revolution.\n\nAdmission is free and open to the public.\n\nThis event was financed in part from a $125\,000 grant the museum received from the SC American Revolution Sesquicentennial Commission (SC250). The contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of SC250\, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by SC250.
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/family-day-at-the-beaufort-history-museum/
LOCATION:Beaufort Arsenal\, 713 Craven St\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260330T184022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T184022Z
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SUMMARY:Battle & Bones - A Revolutionary Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, April 10\, from 2 – 3 p.m. at the St. Helena Branch Library\, where Dr. Tray Dunaway – a retired surgeon from Camden\, S.C. and former chairman of Historic Camden\, as well as former Natural Resources Director for the Camden Battlefield and Longleaf Pine reserve – teams up with Liberty Live battle coordinators to present the interactive program Battle & Bones.\n\nThrough archaeology and modern science\, audiences of all ages will help uncover the mysteries of long-lost battlefields. Arrive early – space is limited!\n\nThis event is financed in part from a $125\,000 grant the museum received from the SC American Revolution Sesquicentennial Commission (SC250). The contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of SC250\, nor does the mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation by SC250.
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/battle-bones-a-revolutionary-experience/
LOCATION:St. Helena Branch Library\, 6355 Jonathan Francis Sr Rd\, St. Helena\, SC\, 29920\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260330T183548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T183548Z
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SUMMARY:The Ten Tea Parties (Private Event)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/the-ten-tea-parties-private-event/
LOCATION:The Cresent\, 1 Cresent Point Drive\, Bluffton\, SC\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260407T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260407T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260303T171603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171603Z
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SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour\n\n\nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \nRegistration required! $10  \nhttps://heritagelib.org/classes-events/
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-4/
LOCATION:Zion Chapel of Ease\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Heritage Library":MAILTO:https://heritagelib.org/classes-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260331T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260331T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260303T171433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171433Z
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SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour\n\n\nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \nRegistration required! $10  \nhttps://heritagelib.org/classes-events/
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-3/
LOCATION:Zion Chapel of Ease\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Heritage Library":MAILTO:https://heritagelib.org/classes-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260122T193937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T193937Z
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SUMMARY:Local History - "Loyalists of Beaufort District" with Katie Epps
DESCRIPTION:In some ways\, the American Revolution was the Beaufort District’s first civil war. Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologist Katie Epps as she discusses the often-overlooked Loyalists of Beaufort District and their actions in the Revolutionary War. The “Historically Speaking” local history series is brought to you by the Beaufort District Collection and the Beaufort County Historical Society. \nSpeaker Bio: Katie Epps fell in love with history while growing up in Charleston. She earned her undergraduate degree in Anthropology at the College or Charleston and her master’s degree from the University of South Carolina. She worked at Palmetto Bluff as a contract archaeologist from 2004-2008 and returned in 2021 as the Assistant Archaeologist. She is now the Director of Cultural Resources and is responsible for the archaeological resources of Palmetto Bluff\, conserving the metal artifacts\, preparing artifacts for perpetual curation\, and working with the Conservancy to ensure the cemeteries are maintained and restored.\nContact: Cassandra Knoppel\nEmail: bdc@bcgov.net\nPhone: 8432556468
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/local-history-loyalists-of-beaufort-district-with-katie-epps/
LOCATION:Bluffton Branch Library\, 120 Palmetto Way\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260325T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260122T182833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T182833Z
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SUMMARY:USCB Olli Courses – THE SEVEN YEARS' WAR - BEGINNING OF AMERICAN HISTORY
DESCRIPTION:The Seven Years’ War answered a fundamental question: “Shall France remain a North American power or not?” Its outcome marked the beginning of American history. This presentation will explore Francis Parkman’s thesis and\, through his lens\, examine the war’s broader significance. \n(required) OLLI Annual Membership
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/uscb-olli-courses-the-seven-years-war-beginning-of-american-history/
LOCATION:USCB Beaufort\, 805 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260324T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260303T171411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171411Z
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SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour\n\n\nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \nRegistration required! $10  \nhttps://heritagelib.org/classes-events/
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-2/
LOCATION:Zion Chapel of Ease\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Heritage Library":MAILTO:https://heritagelib.org/classes-events/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260303T201124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T201124Z
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SUMMARY:Tea by the Tide: A Lowcountry Legacy The Historic Bluffton Foundation’s 4th
DESCRIPTION:Tea by the Tide is the Historic Bluffton Foundation’s 4th Annual Tea Social\, celebrating the May River. \n\n\n\n\nThe Historic Bluffton Foundation proudly presents its 4th Annual Spring Social: Tea by the Tide\, an elegant ladies-only tea social celebrating Lowcountry tradition\, storytelling\, and Bluffton’s enduring connection to the May River. \nHeld at the historic Heyward House (c. 1841)\, this year’s tea invites guests to gather beneath Bluffton’s storied rooflines for an afternoon steeped in history\, music\, and meaningful conversation. \nGuests will enjoy curated tea service\, live violin music\, and engaging historical storytelling in a setting that reflects the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Lowcountry. Décor elements inspired by the coastal landscape will create a refined yet welcoming atmosphere befitting one of Bluffton’s most beloved annual traditions. \nBuy Tickets Here: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-by-the-tide-a-lowcountry-legacy-the-historic-bluffton-foundations-4th-tickets-1981251120435?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/tea-by-the-tide-a-lowcountry-legacy-the-historic-bluffton-foundations-4th/
LOCATION:Heyward House Museum\, 70 Boundary Street\, Bluffton\, SC\, 29910\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260318T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260122T183009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T183009Z
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SUMMARY:USCB Olli Courses – THE BUILD UP TO THE SEVEN YEARS' WAR
DESCRIPTION:This course will examine the role of the American colonies as extensions of European conflicts during the 16th century. The first class will focus on the contest for a continent involving three European powers – England\, France\, and Spain. The second will concentrate on the Seven Years’ (or French and Indian) War\, which\, some historians have maintained\, marks the beginning of American (or\, more accurately\, at least in retrospect) United States History.
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/uscb-olli-courses-the-build-up-to-the-seven-years-war/
LOCATION:USCB Beaufort\, 805 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260303T171210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171210Z
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SUMMARY:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour\n\n\nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \nRegistration required! $10  \nhttps://heritagelib.org/classes-events/
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery/
LOCATION:Zion Chapel of Ease\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="The Heritage Library":MAILTO:https://heritagelib.org/classes-events/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260310T113000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260122T182507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T182507Z
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SUMMARY:USCB Olli Courses – BEAUFORT DISTRICT IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION-THE FIRST SHOTS
DESCRIPTION:Some of the earliest incidents of armed resistance in the Revolutionary War and the war in South Carolina occurred in the Beaufort District. This presentation focuses on the most notable events in the beginning of the Revolution in this area. \n(required) OLLI Annual Membership
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/uscb-olli-courses-beaufort-district-in-the-american-revolution-the-first-shots/
LOCATION:USCB Beaufort\, 805 Carteret St\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260122T182245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T182245Z
UID:836-1772015400-1772022600@beaufort250.com
SUMMARY:USCB Olli Courses - THE SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
DESCRIPTION:Following the failure to subjugate the Northern colonies\, British strategic aims shifted to the South. This talk traces the campaign in South Carolina\, beginning with the British attempt to take Charleston in June 1776\, the capture of Savannah in December 1778\, and concluding with Charleston’s fall in May 1780. With control of the coast secured and the American army retreating inland\, the British launched a pursuit that ultimately led to Yorktown\, where Cornwallis was besieged by American forces and a French fleet-his surrender sparking continued partisan conflict in South Carolina. \n(required) OLLI Annual Membership
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/uscb-olli-courses-the-southern-campaign-in-the-revolutionary-war-2/
LOCATION:USCB Hilton Head\, 1 Sand Shark Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260220T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260122T200258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T200258Z
UID:848-1771585200-1771588800@beaufort250.com
SUMMARY:A Party Divided; Political Divisions in the Beaufort Republican Party During Reconstruction
DESCRIPTION:During the beginning of the Reconstruction period in Beaufort\, South Carolina\, a division in the Republican Party grew. This political division pitted William C. Morrison and Robert Smalls\, heroes of the Planter\, against each other. This division in the Republican party was heated and even violent at times\, and involved some big names in Beaufort history. Reconstruction Era Park Ranger Eric Ellis discusses how this division began and how it played out and impacted the Republican Party of Beaufort’s Reconstruction period. \nOriginally from Jacksonville\, Eric Ellis joined the US Navy after high school\, serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. After the Navy\, Eric attended school at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces\, New Mexico. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in History and his Master of Arts in Public History and 19th c. US History. After graduation\, Eric took a position with New Mexico Historic Sites as an Interpretive Ranger. In 2023\, Eric accepted a position as a historian for the National Park Service at the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park. In his time with the Park Service\, Eric focused his research on Black Landownership during the Reconstruction period and completed research on a variety of topics on the Reconstruction period for the park and park partners. \nThis presentation is part of the ongoing collaboration\, Historically Speaking\, between the Beaufort County Historical Society and the BCPL’s Beaufort District Collection.
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/a-party-divided-political-divisions-in-the-beaufort-republican-party-during-reconstruction/
LOCATION:Beaufort Branch Library\, 311 Scott Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260122T182101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T182101Z
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SUMMARY:USCB Olli Courses - THE SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
DESCRIPTION:Following the failure to subjugate the Northern colonies\, British strategic aims shifted to the South. This talk traces the campaign in South Carolina\, beginning with the British attempt to take Charleston in June 1776\, the capture of Savannah in December 1778\, and concluding with Charleston’s fall in May 1780. With control of the coast secured and the American army retreating inland\, the British launched a pursuit that ultimately led to Yorktown\, where Cornwallis was besieged by American forces and a French fleet-his surrender sparking continued partisan conflict in South Carolina. \n(required) OLLI Annual Membership
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/uscb-olli-courses-the-southern-campaign-in-the-revolutionary-war/
LOCATION:USCB Hilton Head\, 1 Sand Shark Drive\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260204T194602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T194602Z
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SUMMARY:5th Annual African American History Education Conference: Untold Stories of Jim Capers
DESCRIPTION:February  12 – 14\, 2026\nThe 5th Annual African American History Education Conference will be a jam-packed three days\, kicking off on Thursday\, February 12\, with a choice of eight historical tours. Friday\, February 13\, and Saturday\, February 14 are teaching and learning days at Robert Smalls Leadership Academy\, featuring Community Connections\, Student Performances\, and culminating performances of Jim Capers by the Gullah Kin Folks traveling theatre. \nAgain this year\, our keynote speakers are locally and nationally-known authors\, artists\, educators\, clergy\, historians\, and entertainers who have deep and personal connections to this community. Their knowledge of Beaufort’s untold stories will leave you energized\, inspired\, and motivated to engage in meaningful dialogues resulting from this collaboration. \nFriday Registration Fee: $25 for Community members \nSaturday Registration Fee: $25 for community members \nBCSD\, TCL\, and USCB Students Attend for Free! (Students still need to register) \nRegister Here: https://form.jotform.com/253085468918167
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/5th-annual-african-american-history-education-conference-untold-stories-of-jim-capers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260206T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260227T233000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20260206T201208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T201208Z
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SUMMARY:Passport to Freedom 250
DESCRIPTION:In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence\, USCB’s 2026 African American History Month series highlights 250 years of African American history\, heritage\, and cultural impact in the South Carolina Lowcountry. The centerpiece of the series is a 25-site “Passport to Freedom” booklet\, inviting participants in and around the USCB community to explore local sites\, reflect\, and collect commemorative stamps. \nLearn More Here: https://www.uscb.edu/community/african-american-history-month.html \nCAMPUS & COMMUNITY EVENTS \nFreedom Day at Historic Mitchelville Freedom Park\nSaturday\, February 7\, 2026  |  11am \nOrangeburg Massacre Commemoration\nSunday\, February 8\, 2026 \nScavenger Hunt at the Library (USCB Bluffton Campus)\nMonday\, February 9\, 2026  |  1-4pm \nBeaufort County School District African American History Education Conference (AAHEC)\nThursday\, February 12 – Saturday\, February 14\, 2026  |  Register\nUSCB students attend at no additional charge\n \nDouglass Day at USCB\nFriday\, February 13\, 2026 |  12noon – 3:00pm\, Hargray 162 \nGullah Geechee Roots of Black History at St. Helena Island Branch Library\nThursday\, February 19\, 2026  |  5:30pm \nHarvesting Heritage at Penn Center\nSaturday\, February 21\, 2026  |  10:30am – 2:30pm  &  6:00pm – 8:30pm \nSERIES CLOSING & AWARDS RECEPTIONS\nCelebrate participation • Awards & recognition • Reception with refreshments \nThursday\, February 26\, 2026  |  6pm – 7pm\nBluffton Campus — Hargray Lobby\nZoom: Attend here. \nFriday\, February 27\, 2026  |  6pm – 7pm\nBeaufort Campus — Newcastle Building\, 2nd Floor Meeting Room\nZoom: Attend here.
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/passport-to-freedom-250/
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SUMMARY:Liberty Day at the Statehouse in Columbia\, SC
DESCRIPTION:South Carolina classrooms will help kick off the 250th anniversary of American Independence on Friday January 16\, 2026! Liberty Day at the Statehouse is a one-of- a-kind educational experience that expands our students’ knowledge of U.S. and South Carolina history. This engaging and action-packed field trip brings history and civics to life for 250 selected fourth-grade students. The South Carolina Statehouse is a unique site where students can experience art\, history\, and government. \nTo apply: Liberty Day at the Statehouse -Teacher Application \nAfter being welcomed by the Governor and other dignitaries\, students will meet historical interpreters and participate in hands-on\, interactive experiences. Through this unique opportunity\, we hope to foster an enthusiasm for learning about our state’s people\, history\, and government. \nAll SC public school teachers\, currently teaching 4th-grade social studies\, are eligible to apply.
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/liberty-day-at-the-statehouse-in-columbia-sc/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251204T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T120000
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CREATED:20250919T174247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T174247Z
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SUMMARY:The Role of the Beaufort Militia in the Revolutionary War
DESCRIPTION:Free and open to the Public! \nBritish inroads into South Carolina following the 1778 Capture of Savannah were repeatedly confounded by the resourceful militia forces of the Beaufort District\, north and south of the Broad. Trace their activities and learn more about some of the individuals whose courage and dedication had a direct impact on the Continental Army’s success in gaining independence from English rule. \nAbout the Speaker: \nRichard Thomas is an experienced global business executive and successful entrepreneur\, having served as CEO\, President or Executive Vice President in seven different ventures in four diverse industries. He is very involved in local historical organizations such as the Heritage Library\, Santa Elena Foundation\, and Friends of Honey Hill Board. He is Chairman of the Beaufort County 250 Committee responsible for planning local celebrations of the nation’s Semiquincentennial. He wrote Backwater Frontier: Beaufort County\, South Carolina at the Forefront of American History (2018). His current research interest is focused on the early colonial period of St. Helena and Prince William’s parishes in Beaufort District. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe “Historically Speaking” local history series brought to you by the Beaufort District Collection and the Beaufort County Historical Society. This session is co-sponsored by the Beaufort County 250th Committee. The lecture will begin at 11 AM. Admittance is first come; first seated. Doors open at 10:30 AM.
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/the-role-of-the-beaufort-militia-in-the-revolutionary-war/
LOCATION:Beaufort Branch Library\, 311 Scott Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251119T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20250919T164521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T165019Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Lecture Series - LOYALISTS & LIBERTY: SAVANNAH IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Coastal Heritage Society \nWhat’s it like to uncover sunken Revolutionary War-era artillery in the Savannah River? This lecture shares the story behind a remarkable discovery of 18th-century cannon and other artifacts—and what will become of them. You’ll see images from the conservation process and learn how these objects connect to the American Revolution in Savannah and the Lowcountry\, the pivotal Southern Campaign\, and the eventual end of the war at Yorktown in 1781. \nRegister Now
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/revolutionary-war-lecture-series-loyalists-liberty-savannah-in-the-american-revolution/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Musuem\, 70 Honey Horn Dr.\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251118T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20250919T173113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T173113Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series 9.2 - "The American Revolution in Beaufort District" with Neil Baxley
DESCRIPTION:Historian Neil Baxley will provide an overview of military actions taken by the British\, Loyalist\, and American forces in the Beaufort District during the Revolutionary War. Learn about the battles of Port Royal\, Coosawhatchie\, and Fort Balfour. Understand why the American Revolution is sometimes called “Beaufort District’s First Civil War.” \n \nThis program is lecture 2 of Season 9 of the joint Beaufort History Museum-Beaufort County Library series that is coordinated by the Beaufort District Collection. \nFree to the public! First come; first seated. Doors open 1:30 PM. \nAbout the Speaker:  \nNeil Baxley is a repeat presenter for the Library on the topics of military and law enforcement history and ways to prepare for hurricanes\, tornadoes\, flooding\, etc. A native of North Carolina\, Neil Baxley spent 4 years in the Marine Corps before joining the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office more than 40 years ago.  In 2013\, Col. Baxley was put in charge of Beaufort County’s Emergency Management Division.  In his spare time\, he studies and writes history. He’s given presentations at the South Carolina Archives and at area museums and libraries. He’s authored two Confederate regimental history books\, Walk in the Light: The Journey of the 10th and 19th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry (2013) and No Prouder Fate: The Story of the 11th South Carolina Volunteer Infantry (2009)\, and the foreword to Confederate General Stephen Elliott: Beaufort Legend\, Charleston Hero by D. Michael Thomas (2020). 
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/lecture-series-9-2-the-american-revolution-in-beaufort-district-with-neil-baxley/
LOCATION:Beaufort Branch Library\, 311 Scott Street\, Beaufort\, SC\, 29902\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20250930T211940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T211940Z
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SUMMARY:Anticipating America’s Semiquincentennial
DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, 2026\, the country will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the proclamation of our independence from Great Britain. Join Lee Wilwerding as he retells the story of the years of leading up to our founding: \nNovember 4: 1770-1774 Events in New England leading up to the Revolution\, including the Stamp Act\, the Boston Tea Party\, and the Boston Massacre. \nNovember 11: 1775 Paul Revere’s ride and the battle of Lexington and Concord; “the shot heard around the world.” \nNovember 18: 1775-76 Bunker Hill and the siege of Boston. The Continental Army’s first success was forcing the British to retreat from the city. \nAbout the Speaker: \nLee Wilwerding is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and the outgoing President of the HHI World Affairs Council. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/anticipating-americas-semiquincentennial-3/
LOCATION:TidePointe\, 700 Tidepointe Wy\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20250919T164412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T165005Z
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SUMMARY:Revolutionary War Lecture Series - MUSKETRY\, INFANTRY\, AND GUERRILLA TACTICS DURING THE REVOLUTION
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Coastal Heritage Society \nThis talk explores British\, American\, and French musketry drills and how they shaped tactics during the Revolutionary War—based on original\, primary source material. You’ll also learn about the use of guerrilla warfare in the South and the military careers of William Jasper and William Moultrie\, heroes of the Revolution. \nRegister Now
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/revolutionary-war-lecture-series-musketry-infantry-and-guerrilla-tactics-during-the-revolution/
LOCATION:Coastal Discovery Musuem\, 70 Honey Horn Dr.\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29926
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20250930T211853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T211853Z
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SUMMARY:Anticipating America’s Semiquincentennial
DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, 2026\, the country will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the proclamation of our independence from Great Britain. Join Lee Wilwerding as he retells the story of the years of leading up to our founding: \nNovember 4: 1770-1774 Events in New England leading up to the Revolution\, including the Stamp Act\, the Boston Tea Party\, and the Boston Massacre. \nNovember 11: 1775 Paul Revere’s ride and the battle of Lexington and Concord; “the shot heard around the world.” \nNovember 18: 1775-76 Bunker Hill and the siege of Boston. The Continental Army’s first success was forcing the British to retreat from the city. \nAbout the Speaker: \nLee Wilwerding is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and the outgoing President of the HHI World Affairs Council. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/anticipating-americas-semiquincentennial-2/
LOCATION:TidePointe\, 700 Tidepointe Wy\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251111T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251111T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20250923T185439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T185439Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum Costumed Cemetery Tour\n\n\nThe Island’s history comes to life every Tuesday at 10:00 am at Zion Cemetery & Baynard Mausoleum with this trip back in time\, featuring costumed tour guides sharing fascinating stories of Hilton Head Island’s past. Visit the gravesites of four Revolutionary War heroes and find out about the bloody skirmish that was fought just steps away. Explore the island’s oldest structure and learn about the planters who built it. You’ll learn their stories of the Colonial era on Hilton Head Island and more as you tour one of the island’s most intriguing sites. \n  \nRegistration required!
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/2025-zion-cemetery-baynard-mausoleum-costumed-cemetery-tour-3/
LOCATION:Zion Chapel of Ease\, 574 William Hilton Parkway\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251104T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T040524
CREATED:20250930T211803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T211803Z
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SUMMARY:Anticipating America’s Semiquincentennial
DESCRIPTION:On July 4\, 2026\, the country will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the proclamation of our independence from Great Britain. Join Lee Wilwerding as he retells the story of the years of leading up to our founding: \nNovember 4: 1770-1774 Events in New England leading up to the Revolution\, including the Stamp Act\, the Boston Tea Party\, and the Boston Massacre. \nNovember 11: 1775 Paul Revere’s ride and the battle of Lexington and Concord; “the shot heard around the world.” \nNovember 18: 1775-76 Bunker Hill and the siege of Boston. The Continental Army’s first success was forcing the British to retreat from the city. \nAbout the Speaker: \nLee Wilwerding is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and the outgoing President of the HHI World Affairs Council. \nRegister Here! \n 
URL:https://beaufort250.com/event/anticipating-americas-semiquincentennial/
LOCATION:TidePointe\, 700 Tidepointe Wy\, Hilton Head Island\, SC\, 29928\, United States
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