Events

The class begins with a concise overview of the key forces, issues, institutions, and personalities that created the conditions for the colonies' rebellion against the British crown. It then examines the aftermath of the Seven Years' War, including the crown's efforts to raise revenue and the colonists' growing resistance. The course traces the escalating tensions,…

The historic naval battle in Port Royal Sound took place November 7, 1861. A combined force of navy army and marines shelled Fort Walker on Hilton Head Island into submission.…

Speaker: Stephen Wise Some of the earliest incidents of armed resistance in the Revolutionary War, and the war on South Carolina, occurred in Beaufort District—an area that now includes Beaufort,…

Like the rest of the South at the dawn of the American Revolution, the residents of May River Neck — present-day Palmetto Bluff — were caught in the chaos of…

Free and open to the public! Eliza Lucas Pinckney, portrayed as a time traveler from the 18th century by experienced historical interpreter and author Peggy Pickett, gives modern audiences her…

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…

The class begins with a concise overview of the key forces, issues, institutions, and personalities that created the conditions for the colonies' rebellion against the British crown. It then examines…

Presenter: Jane Theissen Once you have identified if there is a Revolutionary War Patriot or Loyalist in your family, learn how to dig deeper into the research and learn as…

Speaker: Coastal Heritage Society This talk takes you through the timeline leading up to the Second Battle of Savannah—better known as the Siege of Savannah—on October 9, 1779. Learn about…

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…