The Upcountry of South Carolina played a pivotal role in the Revolutionary War. Marking the 250th anniversary, there are events throughout the year. From immersive reenactments and live demonstrations to special exhibits and educational lectures, the Upcountry is bringing this history to life!
Here are the spring events that you won’t want to miss.
Anderson County Museum – In Our Revolutionary Era The Anderson County Museum opens its temporary exhibit entitled In Our Revolutionary Era: Exploring Anderson County in the Age of Independence. Exhibit open February 10,2026-June 30, 2026.
“Liberty and Legacy: The Marion Papers” Rick Wise, Executive Director and CEO of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust, will be discussing his work in editing the Marion Papers and the impact on our understanding of the American Revolution and Marion himself. March 22, 2026 3:00PM-4:30PM.
Upcountry History Museum – The Fall of Savannah Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on The Fall of Savannah – one of the most pivotal events of the Revolutionary War and the beginning of the British Southern Campaign. April 7, 2026 5:30PM-6:30PM.
Upcountry History Museum – Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, the exhibition will focus on Upcountry South Carolina people, places, and events. This major exhibition, organized by the Upcountry History Museum in partnership with Clemson University and private collectors, will explore the lesser known people of the Upcountry South Carolina, who helped turn 13 colonies into one nation. The exhibit is open from April 11, 2026 – September 5, 2027.
Anderson County Museum – Heritage & History – The Campaign of 1776 This program will explore the role of the Cherokee during the American Revolution leading up to Andrew Williamson’s Campaign of 1776 which crossed through Anderson County. We will seek to shed light on Cherokee relations at the time and the fallout left in the wake of Williamson and his troops. April 14, 2026 5:30PM-6:30PM.
Greenville County Library – The Fall of Charleston Join Historian and Battlefield Preservationist Durant Ashmore for a Lecture on The Fall of Charleston – The world turned upside down. April 15, 2026 7:00PM-8:00PM.
Discover more history, more battlefields, and more stories at https://upcountrysc.com/explore/revolutionary-war-history/.