Events

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. (required) OLLI Annual Membership

Zion 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 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…

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…

Tea by the Tide is the Historic Bluffton Foundation’s 4th Annual Tea Social, celebrating the May River. The 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. Held at the historic Heyward House…