Events

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: November 4: 1770-1774 Events in New England leading up to the Revolution, including the Stamp Act, the Boston…

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."  This program is lecture 2…

Speaker: Coastal Heritage Society What’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…

Free and open to the Public! British 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…

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…

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…

February  12 – 14, 2026 The 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…

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…

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…

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…