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…

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…

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…

Speaker: Coastal Heritage Society This 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. Register Now

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…