SC250 Charleston

09/02/2026

Congratulations to Carl Borick, Director of the Charleston Museum and leading historian specializing on the Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution, for his recently published book, "Backcountry Resistance: South Carolina’s Militia and the Fight for American Independence” being named by the SC State Library as a 2026 “Great Reads from Great Places” selection.
From the beginning, Carl and the Museum have been important partners to SC250 Charleston and the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission and we're pleased their work is seeing deserved recognition.

Charleston Museum director Carl Borick’s book, "Backcountry Resistance" is among two South Carolina books selected for the State Library's 2026 Great Reads from Great Places.

07/23/2026

See the Revolution through a different lens.

On July 30, Dorchester Road Library hosts The American Revolution Through the Eyes of Eliza Lucas Pinckney, a living history program that brings the 18th-century Lowcountry into focus through the perspective of a woman and mother of two Continental Army officers.

It’s a more personal look at the Revolution—beyond the battles and dates, and into the lives, families and choices that shaped Charleston’s story.

📍 Dorchester Road Library
🗓️ Thursday, July 30
⏰ 2 PM

Reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/t8e250ZcVYl

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07/20/2026

The document that declared independence is having a Charleston moment.

Now on view at The Charleston Museum, an original copy of the Declaration of Independence offers a rare chance to see one of the nation’s founding documents up close — not in a textbook, not behind a screen, but right here in the city that helped shape the story.

📍 The Charleston Museum
🗓️ On view through August 30

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07/17/2026

In Charleston, history is never hard to find.

From the harbor to the museums to the places you pass every day, there are still plenty of ways to take part in SC250 Charleston.

Save this guide and keep exploring.

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07/15/2026

Remember the Ladies of the Revolution

A panel will discuss the lives and Revolutionary War contributions of Eliza Lucas Pinckney, Rebecca Brewton Motte and Susannah Smith Elliott. (Full story below.)

07/14/2026

The Fourth was only the beginning.

The fireworks may be over, but Charleston’s Revolutionary story is still unfolding through historic sites, museum moments, living history programs and the stories that shaped our city’s role in America’s founding.

Still ahead:
👤 The Eliza Lucas Pinckney living history program takes place July 30
📜 The Declaration of Independence is on view at The Charleston Museum through August 30
⚓️ The HMS bristol Bristol logbook is on display through September 20

Keep exploring Charleston’s Revolutionary story at the link in bio.

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07/08/2026

A moment like this doesn’t happen without a village behind it.

To the SC250 steering committee, Marissa Sams Events planning team, partners, municipalities, performers, cultural institutions, historians, volunteers and neighbors who helped bring SC250 Charleston to life—thank you.

SC250 Charleston extends its gratitude to South Carolina 250, Charleston County Government, Beemok, Explore Charleston, Lou Hammond Group, City of Charleston, SC Government, America250, Munnerlyn Pyrotechnics, Skyworx Drone Shows, and the many municipalities, steering committee partners, performers and volunteers who helped make this programming possible.

Through commemorations, community gatherings, performances and stories shared across the city, Charleston honored its past and brought history to life in the place that knows it best.

There’s more programming ahead. Continue following along for more ways to be part of SC250 Charleston.

07/04/2026

Charleston, the Fourth is here. 🇺🇸

Start the morning with a powerful moment in history: a public reading of the Declaration of Independence at The Old Exchange at 9 AM.

Then, gather at Waterfront Park for SC250 Charleston’s signature Waterfront Independence Day Celebration beginning at 3 PM.

The evening will feature live performances from Ranky Tanky, Lauren Hall, The Blue Dogs, Charleston Symphony Orchestra and Candice Glover, building toward a spectacular fireworks finale over Charleston Harbor at 9:40 PM.

Explore the full schedule and celebrate Charleston’s place in America’s story: sc250charleston.org

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07/03/2026

Tomorrow is the big day, Charleston. 🎆

SC250 Charleston’s Fourth of July weekend is filled with historic commemorations, family-friendly programming, waterfront celebrations and fireworks across the city.

Here’s what’s ahead:

🏛️ 9 AM – Public Reading of the Declaration of Independence at The Old Exchange
🇺🇸 3 PM – Waterfront Independence Day Celebration at Waterfront Park
🍋 Local food vendors including Peculiar Pig, Golden Citrus and CurrentBurger @ The Cooper
🎶 5:45 PM – Hosted programming begin
🎇 9:40 PM – SC250 Charleston Fireworks over Charleston Harbor

Explore the full schedule, check event details and make your plans for the Fourth of July weekend: sc250charleston.org

📷 Explore Charleston

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