South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust

South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust Preserving battlegrounds and historic military sites in South Carolina for more than thirty years. Many of our state’s historic sites have been destroyed.

South Carolina has played a pivotal role in the shaping of our nation. During the Revolutionary War there were more battles and skirmishes in South Carolina than any other colony. Like Virginia, Civil War conflicts and battles marked the state during the entirety of the war. The many surviving battle sites in South Carolina tell the story of our nation’s struggle for freedom. They are poignant rem

inders of our past and offer lessons for our future. Since 1991, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust has worked with private property owners, developers, and communities to obtain conservation easements and deed transfers to protect our important historic resources for future generations. State and national parks have preserved only a small portion of South Carolina’s heritage sites. There is much to be done, but we cannot accomplish our mission without your help and support.

Mark your calendars for Friday! Can't wait to see you there!
03/04/2026

Mark your calendars for Friday! Can't wait to see you there!

Rick Wise will provide an overall view of South Carolina's role in the American Revolution in a free lecture on March 6 at the Relic Room.

⏰ MARK YOUR CALENDAR and join us at the , February 24 at 7:00 PM. Rick will be speaking on the many varied projects of S...
02/20/2026

⏰ MARK YOUR CALENDAR and join us at the , February 24 at 7:00 PM. Rick will be speaking on the many varied projects of SCBPT.

The program is free but reservations are required. Call the Museum at 803.897.2225.

Did you miss Rick this morning on ? Listen now! SC Public Radio
02/19/2026

Did you miss Rick this morning on ?

Listen now!

SC Public Radio

Mike Switzer interviews Rick Wise, executive director of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust in Camden, SC.

TUNE IN TOMORROW at 7:51 AM to any public radio station in South Carolina for Rick's interview with Mike Switzer. They t...
02/19/2026

TUNE IN TOMORROW at 7:51 AM to any public radio station in South Carolina for Rick's interview with Mike Switzer. They talk all things Rev War in this year of the 250th.

George Washington's example has served as a model for democratic leadership worldwide, setting the United States on a pa...
02/16/2026

George Washington's example has served as a model for democratic leadership worldwide, setting the United States on a path distinct from so many other nations. In choosing retirement over dictatorship, he truly became, in the words of his contemporaries, “first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.”

Read more on our website. ⤵️

⏰Mark your calendars for this upcoming public event sponsored by Pickens County Library System
02/11/2026

⏰Mark your calendars for this upcoming public event sponsored by Pickens County Library System

Join us at the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley as we explore the stories and legacies that continue to shape our nation.

Our second program in our Liberty & Legacy series with Rick Wise will cover the Battle of Blackstock's Plantation, a pivotal military engagement that took place in the Carolina Backcountry.

Our presenter, Rick Wise, is the Executive Director of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust and a recognized authority on Revolutionary War sites throughout the state. A U.S. Army veteran and trained military historian, he plays a leading role in The Liberty Trail project and regularly provides battlefield interpretation, public programs, and preservation guidance. Rick’s clear, engaging approach makes complex history easy to understand—and unforgettable.

Registration is required for this event and opens February 8. Please call 864-850-7077 or see a staff member to reserve your place.

Part 1: January 25 — Revolutionary War 101
Part 2: February 22 — Battle of Blackstock's Plantation
Part 3: March 29 — The Francis Marion Papers

Sponsored by Pickens County 250 and the Fort Prince George Chapter, NSDAR.

🗓 Mark your calendars for a Battle of Camden Lunch and Learn with Rick Wise, sponsored by the and South Carolina 250Jan...
01/13/2026

🗓 Mark your calendars for a Battle of Camden Lunch and Learn with Rick Wise, sponsored by the and South Carolina 250

January 22 12:00 at the Rev War Visitors Center in Camden.

Link to register in the comments below. ⤵

“In every respect, it was a civil war,” says Rick Wise, executive director of the South Carolina Battleground Preservati...
01/09/2026

“In every respect, it was a civil war,” says Rick Wise, executive director of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust. “It was brother against brother, father against son, and it was brutal.” Charleston Mag's January issue

Big thanks to Charleston Magazine for your coverage of our state's Revolutionary War History.

Link in comments ⬇️

Research- it’s a part of our mission. Some days we are scouring archives for maps and journals. Other days, we are answe...
01/08/2026

Research- it’s a part of our mission. Some days we are scouring archives for maps and journals. Other days, we are answering the call of a landowner who has plowed up secrets of the past when working their fields.

Today, our team visited with an Orangeburg County landowner with some interesting findings. More research is needed to understand if his artifacts are battefield related.

The land holds stories and your membership helps us research, protect, and interpret them.

Will you join SCBPT today?

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