Nathanael Greene NSDAR

05/19/2026

On behalf of the Behethland Butler SCDAR, the public is invited to attend Greenville County’s very special Memorial Day observance and dedication ceremony honoring Greenville County’s Revolutionary War Patriots.

In commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the Revolutionary War, a new Revolutionary War Patriots dedication will be unveiled at the Greenville County Veterans Monument — recognizing local soldiers who helped secure American independence and later settled in Greenville County following the war.

📍 University Ridge
301 University Ridge, Greenville, SC
📅 Monday, May 25, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM

This meaningful ceremony will honor the courage, sacrifice, and legacy of the men — and the unnamed women, Native Americans, and African Americans — who contributed to the founding of our nation.

Special thanks to the many individuals and organizations who worked tirelessly to make this memorial possible, including the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), local historical organizations, and community leaders dedicated to preserving our shared history.

✨ We hope many members of the community will join us as we pause to remember, reflect, and honor those who helped shape Greenville County and America.

Cc Carol Bollenback Colleen Knights

05/18/2026

🇺🇸 What a day to remember! 🇺🇸

We are THRILLED to report that over 1,000 people attended the SC250 Colonial Picnic at Historic Hopkins Farm this past Saturday, May 16th!

✨Thank YOU to every person who attended, dressed in costume, brought your children, explored history, sang with us, danced, laughed, and celebrated America’s 250th together!

☀️ Blessed with beautiful weather, our community came together for a joyful day celebrating both the SC250 and America250. Seeing families, children, teens, grandparents, and history lovers of all ages gathered together to celebrate our shared South Carolina and American story was very moving, and we are so grateful!

🎩 We were especially delighted to see so many children and teens arrive in colonial costume and enthusiastically engaging with the day’s living history experiences. Families enjoyed exploring Camp Flintlock’s colonial encampment, watching fife/drum/musket demonstrations, learning from historical reenactors portraying South Carolina patriots, trying colonial games, listening to live music, watching a live blacksmith, participating in colonial dancing, taking hayride tours down to the historic Battle of the Great Cane Brake site, and more!

🤝 This was the largest event our Nathanael Greene DAR Chapter has ever organized, with nearly 50 volunteers from our chapter contributing to bring it to life. We are deeply grateful to every volunteer for all their hard work!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our partners who made the day so special:
⭐ SC250 — our presenting sponsor South Carolina 250
🌾 Historic Hopkins Farm — our wonderful venue partner Historic Hopkins Farm
🎤 John Radford & AVL Solutions — AV sponsorship & support AVLSolutions
🏕️ Camp Flintlock — colonial encampment & demonstrations Camp Flintlock, Inc.
🚜 Durant Ashmore — battlefield hayride tours Durant Ashmore
⚒️ Bryan Tupper — blacksmith demonstrations
💃 Margaret Swait & team — colonial dancing
🎻 Green Stripes Duo & Sweet Potato Pie Band — live music Sweet Potato Pie Kids
🚩 Greenville Troop 9 Scouts & Mauldin High School JROTC
🎨 Holly Carleton & team — face painting https://www.facebook.com/p/Cheeky-Art-Facepainting-LLC-61580694854791/
📸 Chloe Michelle of the Movin Easy Collective — photography
📰 A heartfelt thank you to the press and media outlets who helped share the story of the SC250 Colonial Picnic with our community and beyond.
❤️ Our DAR members & HODARs who worked tirelessly behind the scenes
🤍 Fellow DAR chapters and community & political dignitaries who joined us

📚 Community Info Table participants:
• Carolina Rising Museum Carolina Rising: A Revolutionary War Experience
• Greenville Chautauqua Greenville Chautauqua: History Comes Alive
• Chief Lamar Nelson
• Cam Molineux, author of “The Spirit of Revolution”
• Eric Barnes, The History Man Podcast and Graphic Novels

🎭 Historical interpreters & reenactors:
• Chris Weatherhead as Rebecca Brewton Motte
• Clarence Felder as Captain Henry Felder
• Frederick Felder as Peter Harris, Catawba Warrior
• Larry Bounds as General Nathanael Greene

🍕 And thank you to our fantastic food & beverage vendors:
• Blue Collar Brew Blue Collar Brew
• King of Fire Pizza King of Fire
• Stu’s Q Stu’s Q
• Tipsy Trails Tipsy Trails Taps
• Soda Slingers
• Big Mike & Kids Kitchen
• One Dessert Place One Dessert Place

📖 Yesterday reminded us that history is not just something found in books — it is something we can experience together as a community, continue to learn from, and build upon as we inspire future generations to cherish and carry forward our shared
American story. 🇺🇸

Thank you, South Carolina! ❤️🇺🇸

📸More photos to come!

05/15/2026

🇺🇸 FINAL INFO & FAQ’S — SC250 COLONIAL PICNIC TOMORROW, SATURDAY, MAY 16!

We are so excited to welcome everyone to the SC250 Colonial Picnic tomorrow at Historic Hopkins Farm! Below are a few final reminders and helpful details before the big day.

📍SC250 Colonial Picnic
🗓 Saturday, May 16
⏰11:00 am – 4:00 pm
📍Historic Hopkins Farm – Simpsonville, SC
🌤 Rain or Shine | 82° & Partly Sunny Forecasted!
🎟 FREE Admission & FREE Parking

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📖 EVENT PROGRAM & MAP

Event Program:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xAqqJP9wo0iSMtdv1V7pPPGWqGYh9jCM/view?usp=sharing

Event Map:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15bOmvG-Or03EaTT-p10L7bUrzyKAT3Pj/view?usp=sharing

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✨SOME OF TOMORROW’S ACTIVITIES ✨

⚔️ Revolutionary War reenactors & military encampments
👒 Adult & Children’s Colonial Costume Contests ($50 Adult Prize / $50 Children’s Prize)
🚜 Hayrides & guided tours to the Revolutionary War Battle of the Great Cane Brake site
💃 Colonial dancing
🎻 Live music throughout the day
🔨 Live blacksmith demonstrations
🪀 Colonial games & children’s activities
💥 Cannon firings at the beginning & end of the picnic
🛍️ Visit the DAR Shoppe for patriotic goodies, baked treats, T-shirts, and fun colonial-inspired items throughout the day!
🎤🇺🇸 Patriotic sing-along to close the day together

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🌤️ Is this event rain or shine?
Yes! The SC250 Colonial Picnic will take place rain or shine. The current forecast is looking beautiful — partly sunny with a high around 82° — so bring your sunscreen, umbrellas for shade, and get ready for a wonderful day on the farm! 🇺🇸

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🍕 FOOD & DRINKS

Guests are absolutely welcome to bring picnic blankets, lawn chairs, coolers, snacks, or their own picnic lunches!

☂️ We kindly ask guests not to bring canopy tents. Personal umbrellas for shade and sun protection are absolutely welcome.

We will also have wonderful food & drink vendors on site throughout the day, including:

• King of Fire Pizza 🍕
• Stu’s BBQ 🐖
• Big Mike & Kids Kitchen 🍔
• One Dessert Place 🍧
• Blue Collar Brew ☕
• Soda Slingers 🥤
• Tipsy Trails 🍺🍷

💵 Please bring BOTH cash and cards if possible. Certain vendors may only accept cash or Venmo.

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🚗 Parking

• FREE on-site parking available
• Farm staff will assist with parking flow
• Handicapped parking available

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♿ Accessibility

• Mostly flat terrain (grass + natural paths)
• Accessible port-o-potties available
• Suitable for strollers and mobility needs, though terrain is natural

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🚻 Restrooms

• Port-o-potties available (including ADA-accessible units)

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🐶 Pets

• No pets, please

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who is this event for?

Everyone! This is a family-friendly, all-ages community event — perfect for children, families, history lovers, and anyone looking for a meaningful day outdoors.

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🪑 What should I bring?

• Picnic blankets or lawn chairs
• Even though we will have food trucks, you are welcome to bring your own food/picnic items
• Sunscreen / hats
• Portable cell phone chargers
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Your friends & family 😊
• A small item (to fit in the palm of your hand) to contribute to our America250 Time Capsule
• DAR Service Initiative: We’ll be collecting NEW stuffed animals (8–10 inches tall) at the Welcome Table for local law enforcement officers to give to children in crisis situations.

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🎓 Service Opportunities (Great for Teens!)

Earn community service hours by:

• Writing letters to veterans
• DAR Service Initiative: We’ll be collecting NEW stuffed animals (8–10 inches tall) at the Welcome Table for local law enforcement officers to give to children in crisis situations.

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🇺🇸💙 Hosted by the Nathanael Greene Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in celebration of America250 & SC250, with generous grant support from the SC250 Commission and National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as generous sponsorship from AVL Solutions and Historic Hopkins Farm

❓Questions?
Please email Kate Fowler, DAR America250 Committee Co-Chair, at [email protected].

Greenville — we can’t wait to celebrate America’s 250th with you! 🇺🇸

👇RSVP Below at the SC250 Colonial Picnic FB Page:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1A3JCKQnQZ/

05/13/2026

🔥 Sparks will be flying at the SC250 Colonial Picnic this Saturday! 🇺🇸⚒️

We are thrilled to welcome a LIVE blacksmith demonstration to Historic Hopkins Farm as part of our family-friendly celebration of America250 & SC250! Come experience the sights, sounds, and craftsmanship of colonial-era blacksmithing up close — one of the most important trades of the Revolutionary era.

✨ Plus enjoy:
• Revolutionary War reenactors
• Hayrides to the Battle of the Great Cane Brake site
• Colonial dancing & sing-alongs
• Food trucks & sweet treats
• Children’s activities
• Fife & drum music
• Costume contests
• Hands-on colonial demonstrations
…and so much more!

📍 Historic Hopkins Farm – Simpsonville, SC
📅 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
☔ Rain or Shine
🎟️ FREE admission & parking

👇 RSVP on the Facebook Event here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRAbBX7mP/

💙 The SC250 Colonial Picnic is hosted by the Nathanael Greene Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in celebration of America250 & SC250, with generous grant support from the SC250 Commission and National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as generous sponsorship from AVL Solutions and Historic Hopkins Farm

cc Carol Bollenback South Carolina 250 AVLSolutions

05/10/2026

🇺🇸 Greenville — this is going to be SUCH a fun day.

The FREE SC250 Colonial Picnic is coming to Historic Hopkins Farm this coming Saturday, May 16th, and we cannot wait to celebrate with the community!✨

🐴Battle Site Hayrides & Guided Tours
🇺🇸 Historical Reenactors & Colonial Demonstrations
👗 Colonial Costume Contest ($50 Adult Prize + $50 Children’s Prize)
🎨 Hands-On Children’s Activities
🍕 Food Trucks All Day
🎶 Live Music & Colonial Dancing

PLUS patriotic sing-along, cannon firings, letters to veterans, time capsule activities, and more!

✨SC250 Colonial Picnic
📍 Historic Hopkins Farm – Simpsonville, SC
⏰ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
☔ Rain or Shine
🎟 FREE admission & parking

👇 RSVP on the Facebook Event here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRAbBX7mP/

💙 The SC250 Colonial Picnic is hosted by the Nathanael Greene Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in celebration of America250 & SC250, with generous grant support from the SC250 Commission and National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as generous sponsorship from AVL Solutions and Historic Hopkins Farm.

05/10/2026

We are getting SO excited for next Saturday’s SC250 Colonial Picnic at Historic Hopkins Farm!

Here is a sneak peek of the FRONT and BACK of our official folded Event Program & Map brochure that guests will receive at the picnic.✨ We wanted to share it in advance so everyone can start planning their day!

From hayrides to the historic Battle of the Great Cane Brake site… to Revolutionary War reenactments, patriotic music, colonial dancing, cannon firings, food trucks, children’s activities, and more — it is going to be such a fun and meaningful community celebration of America250 & SC250.

We especially encourage everyone to zoom in on the Event Map to help plan parking, activity areas, and picnic locations ahead of time!

✨ SC250 Colonial Picnic
📍Historic Hopkins Farm – Simpsonville
🗓 Saturday, May 16
⏰ 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
🎟 FREE admission & parking
☔ Rain or Shine

👇 Mark yourself as “Going” on the Facebook Event so you don’t forget!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRAbBX7mP/

💙 Hosted by the Nathanael Greene Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in celebration of America250 & SC250, with generous grant support from the SC250 Commission and National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as generous sponsorship from AVL Solutions and Historic Hopkins Farm South Carolina 250 AVLSolutions

05/10/2026

🇺🇸 Hop aboard and step back in time! We are SO excited to offer Hayrides & Guided Tours to the historic Battle of the Great Cane Brake site throughout the SC250 Colonial Picnic! 🌾🐴

Beloved local historian Durant Ashmore will be leading tours down to the very ground where one of South Carolina’s Revolutionary War stories unfolded — right here at Historic Hopkins Farm in Simpsonville. Whether you’re a history lover, bringing the kids, or just looking for a beautiful afternoon adventure, this is going to be such a special experience.

✨ Hayrides will be running throughout the day — so don’t worry about missing your chance to join!

📍SC250 Colonial Picnic
🗓 Saturday, May 16
⏰11:00 am – 4:00 pm
☔ Rain or Shine
📌 Historic Hopkins Farm – Simpsonville, SC

PLUS:
🇺🇸 Revolutionary War reenactors
🎶 Patriotic sing-along
🍕 Food trucks
🪶 Colonial activities & demonstrations
🎈 Balloon artist & face painting
💃 Colonial dancing
🕰 Time capsule activities
…and so much more!

Free admission & parking!
👇Mark yourself as “Going” on our FB page below so you don’t forget! 🇺🇸
https://www.facebook.com/share/18jDQpwyAN/

💙 The SC250 Colonial Picnic is hosted by the Nathanael Greene Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in celebration of America250 & SC250, with generous grant support from the SC250 Commission and National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as generous sponsorship from AVL Solutions South Carolina 250 AVLSolutions Carol Bollenback

05/06/2026

🎶🇺🇸 Greenville, come sing with us! 🇺🇸🎶

There’s nothing more joyful than voices raised together in song. At the SC250 Colonial Picnic, we’re gathering at the farm bandstand at the end of the picnic for a Patriotic Sing-Along featuring:

✨ This Land is Your Land
✨ America the Beautiful
✨ My Country, ’Tis of Thee
✨ God Bless America

Bring your family, bring a blanket, and come be part of a beautiful moment celebrating 250 years of the American spirit. ❤️

📍SC250 Colonial Picnic
🗓 Saturday, May 16th
⏰11:00 AM – 4:00 PM (rain or shine)
📌 Historic Hopkins Farm, Simpsonville
🎟 Free admission & parking

Mark yourself as Going and invite a friend—this is one you won’t want to miss. 🇺🇸✨
FB EVENT: https://www.facebook.com/share/1833H9GHdS/

💙 The SC250 Colonial Picnic is hosted by the Nathanael Greene Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in celebration of America250 & SC250, with generous grant support from the SC250 Commission and National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as generous sponsorship from AVL Solutions
cc Carol Bollenback South Carolina 250 AVLSolutions

05/04/2026

Have something old tucked away in a drawer… and always wondered what it is? 👀

At the SC250 Colonial Picnic, you’ll have a rare opportunity to find out.

We’ll have a professional archaeologist on site who will be helping identify artifacts and historic items throughout the day.

✨ Bring something small (fits in your hand)
✨ Old tools, pottery, metal objects, or family finds
✨ And discover the story behind it

You never know what piece of history you might be holding…

Whether you’re coming for the live music, colonial demonstrations, hayrides, or food trucks — this is one more unforgettable experience to add to the day 🇺🇸

✨SC250 Colonial Picnic
📍Historic Hopkins Farm
🗓 Saturday, May 16th
⏰11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🌧 Rain or Shine
🎟 Free Admission & Parking

👇 Mark yourself as “Going” on our SC250 Colonial Picnic FB event so you don’t miss it!
https://www.facebook.com/share/1KYjh2C35E/

💙 The SC250 Colonial Picnic is hosted by the Nathanael Greene Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution in celebration of America250 & SC250, with generous grant support from the SC250 Commission and National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, as well as generous sponsorship from AVL Solutions
cc Carol Bollenback Kate Lupo Fowler South Carolina 250

02/06/2026

🚨 ALMOST SOLD OUT! 🚨We have 24 teams and over 100 people already signed up for SC250 Trivia Night on February 27th in downtown Greenville! Woohoo! 🎉 Sign your team up today and grab the final spots (ideally 4-6 people per team): https://forms.gle/7daZ8muBiCQgbuEE8

Join us for SC250 Trivia Night in Downtown Greenville on the evening of Friday, February 27th and test your knowledge of South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution! 🟦 IMPORTANT: Every trivia question for this event will focus exclusively on South Carolina — its people, places, battles, ...