Events
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Revolutionary War Lecture Series – LOYALISTS & LIBERTY: SAVANNAH IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Coastal Discovery Musuem 70 Honey Horn Dr., Hilton Head Island, SCSpeaker: 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…
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The Role of the Beaufort Militia in the Revolutionary War
Beaufort Branch Library 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC, United StatesFree 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…
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Liberty Day at the Statehouse in Columbia, SC
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…
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Passport to Freedom 250
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…
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5th Annual African American History Education Conference: Untold Stories of Jim Capers
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…
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USCB Olli Courses – THE SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
USCB Hilton Head 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island, SCFollowing 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…
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A Party Divided; Political Divisions in the Beaufort Republican Party During Reconstruction
Beaufort Branch Library 311 Scott Street, Beaufort, SC, United StatesDuring 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…
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USCB Olli Courses – THE SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR
USCB Hilton Head 1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island, SCFollowing 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…
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USCB Olli Courses – BEAUFORT DISTRICT IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION-THE FIRST SHOTS
USCB Beaufort 805 Carteret St, Beaufort, SC, United StatesSome 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…
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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…