Events

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina with the beloved HarbourFest fireworks—reimagined each week with special patriotic flair. Enjoy BIGGER and BETTER shows each week as we celebrate America's Semiquincentennial. SHELTER COVE HARBOURFEST FIREWORKS SCHEDULE 2026 FireworksSchedule Tuesdays: June 9, 16, 23, & 30  Saturday, July 4th  Tuesdays: July 7, 14, 21,…

Discovering our unique stories through art, music, and theater. South Carolina played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Our state witnessed more Revolutionary War engagements than any other, and the Battle of Sullivan’s Island on June 28, 1776 marked one of the first significant victories for the Patriot cause. The courage shown that day…

Step back in time and meet one of America’s most fascinating Founding Fathers, Benjamin Franklin. Through a lively and interactive presentation, a historical interpreter brings Franklin to life, sharing stories, wit, and insights from the early days of our nation. Disclaimer(s) Say Cheese! We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces.…

Join Grace Cordial for revolutionary trivia to celebrate American250! Disclaimer(s) Say Cheese! We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces. The library may use these photos in print, online, or on social media. If you do not consent, please inform a staff member at the event.

A Chautauqua performance portraying Benjamin Franklin is a living-history presentation in which actor GregRobin Smith appears in character, speaking in the first person as Franklin. Blending historical scholarship, storytelling, wit, and audience interaction, the program explores Franklin's life and ideas, including his pivotal role in the American Revolution as a statesman, diplomat to France, and…

Supporting locally made and grown SC products. South Carolina played a pivotal role in the American Revolution. Our state witnessed more Revolutionary War engagements than any other, and the Battle of Sullivan’s Island on June 28, 1776 marked one of the first significant victories for the Patriot cause. The courage shown that day by South…

Join the Town of Bluffton for its 250 Celebration Flag Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. Conducted by the Sons of the American Revolution, this patriotic gathering honors America's founding era and Bluffton's connection to Revolutionary history.

Learn more about the Revolutionary War from Ken Burns in his new documentary series! Join us for a screening of several selections from the series that focus on the ideas, struggles, and ideals that continue to define the American story. Disclaimer(s) Say Cheese! We love to take photos at our events and within library spaces.…

Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday With MCCS! America is turning 250 — and we’re celebrating big with an evening full of red, white, and blue fun for the whole family. Enjoy: Carnival rides Petting zoo Live music from the Parris Island Band Fire Department & PMO displays FREE carnival snacks and snow cones while supplies last…

Kick off your Independence Day festivities with the Bluffton Independence Day 5K! Join us on Thursday, July 2nd at 7:00 PM at the New Riverside Barn Park for an evening run, jog, or walk through Bluffton's newest parks. This exciting race is the first event in the Town’s Independence Day Celebration, making it the perfect…