South Carolina 250

06/09/2026

It's Tuesday... and that means it's time for America's favorite pastime with a little Revolutionary history. ⚾🇺🇸

All summer long, SC250 is teaming up with minor league baseball across South Carolina to bring the stories of our state's fight for independence straight to the ballpark.

⚾ SC250 Tuesdays with the Hub City Spartanburgers feature giveaways and living historians
🌭 Catch up with the Charleston RiverDogs for the fan-favorite $2.50 hot dog special on Wednesdays
🎁 The Myrtle Beach Pelicans give away SC250 swag on Wednesdays
🇺🇸 And celebrate SC250 Sundays with the Augusta GreenJackets where you'll find living historians and giveaways

We got the chance to see the SpartanRevWar250 comittee in action during Military Appreciation Weekend with the Spartanburgers... check out the highlights below, then grab your tickets and join us for a Revolutionary summer at the ballpark🇺🇸⚾️ Huzzah!

06/05/2026

History is showing up in some pretty creative places across South Carolina. 🇺🇸🏖️

At the annual Piccolo Spoleto Sand Sculpting Competition on the Isle of Palms, David Burt and his colleagues from LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. took home Best in Show with an impressive sand sculpture of the palmetto fort that became famous during the Battle of Sullivan’s Island in June 1776. Built in just three hours, the sculpture pays tribute to one of South Carolina’s most iconic Revolutionary victories.

We love seeing communities find unique ways to celebrate and commemorate the people, places, and moments that helped shape our nation. Swipe through to see the winning sculpture and the incredible attention to detail. Huzzah! 🇺🇸⚔️

06/03/2026

Before there was a United States, there were ordinary South Carolinians willing to risk everything for independence 🇺🇸 And next week, two of those Revolutionary War heroes will come to life on stages across the Upstate.

Join Rebecca Motte and Captain Henry Felder as they share their remarkable stories through History Alive!, with performances in Abbeville, Greenville, Liberty, and Spartanburg beginning June 12.

As America approaches the 250th anniversary of independence, we’re proud to partner with Greenville Chautauqua Festival to bring these powerful stories to communities across the region.

Listen as Chris Weatherhead with Actors Theatre of South Carolina shares how she became part of the project. And be sure to watch through to the end for the full schedule of events. Save it, screenshot it, and make plans to experience one of these unforgettable performances in person.

Huzzah🎭

06/02/2026

Backdrop built… now all we need is YOU!

We can’t wait to share South Carolina’s Revolutionary story at Carolina Country Music Fest 🎶 this Thursday-Sunday!

Come grab some swag, snap a photo, and discover how South Carolina played a major role in the birth of our nation🇺🇸

06/02/2026

Congratulations to our friends at Wide Awake Films🎉

Wide Awake Films is proud to announce that it received seven 2026 Telly Awards for five different projects, including our first award (a Gold) in the Museums & Galleries category. And this year, we earned awards with three new partners. Competition was stiff - this year’s Telly Awards received more than 13,000 entries. Check out the details of our award-winning productions below.

1. Call to Arms: The Battle of Bunker Hill
National Museum of the United States Army
https://vimeo.com/1077646166/9491e2e478?fl=tl&fe=ec

GOLD TELLY: Museums & Galleries
SILVER TELLY: Immersive, Interactive, and Mixed: Editing

2. The Battle of Sullivan’s Island
South Carolina 250 & SC250 Charleston
https://youtu.be/V065pp-iZ0w?si=f6qYSa71EGYRsmVy

SILVER TELLY: History
SILVER TELLY: Motion Graphics & Design

3. Battle of Franklin Animated Battle Map
American Battlefield Trust
https://youtu.be/ecZKHn301so?si=FdkBw3JAsYG-ap2j

SILVER TELLY: History

4. Our Enduring Legacy: Preserve. Educate. Inspire
American Battlefield Trust
https://vimeo.com/1074487168

SILVER TELLY: Not for Profit

5. The Battle of Honey Hill
Friends of Honey Hill Battlefield
https://youtu.be/uCIDGDFVGKY?si=YU0Bg5X2UHaTfHx2

BRONZE TELLY: History

As always, we are grateful for every opportunity to partner with top-notch organizations like these to produce museum displays and educational videos designed to bring our history to life.

06/02/2026

Ruthless villain or misunderstood man?

If you've ever wondered what drove the infamous "Bloody Bill" Cunningham and the brutal massacre that cemented his place in Revolutionary War history, now is the perfect time to pick up a new read available on SC250.com: Bloody Bill Cunningham: Life and Times of a Revolutionary War Villain.

Author Paul Wood sat down with us to share what inspired his deep dive into one of South Carolina's most controversial Revolutionary War figures.

Take a listen to Wood's motivation for taking on this project, then check out his work (link in bio) to discover more about the Revolutionary Villain 🇺🇸📚

Have a Revolutionary South Carolina story you've always wanted to tell? Whether you're an experienced historian or a first-time writer with a passion for the past, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to to learn more about researching and sharing South Carolina's Revolutionary story 📧: [email protected]

06/01/2026

Did you know South Carolina had its own Navy? ⚓🇺🇸

This weekend, we joined our partners from the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust, Calhoun County 250, and community supporters to celebrate the official opening of the Commodore Alexander Gillon site and honor the legacy of one of Revolutionary South Carolina’s most influential naval leaders.

The event was made even more special with members of the Fishburn family in attendance, direct descendants of Commodore Gillon, helping connect past and present in a meaningful way.

Gillon’s story is a reminder that South Carolina’s fight for independence happened on both land and sea🌊

👉Swipe through to see highlights from a day dedicated to preserving and sharing Revolutionary South Carolina’s stories.

05/29/2026

Revolutionary South Carolina is about to get a little more COUNTRY! 🤠🇺🇸

SC250 is heading to Carolina Country Music Festival with history, giveaways, and a whole lot of red, white, and blue. Stop by, say hey, and get ready to celebrate the stories, sites, and spirit that helped shape America.

Ahead of the fun, we caught up with two of CCMF’s Hometown Stars, South Carolinians Becca Bowen and Ashlyn Greene, to reflect on the impact of their music and what patriotism means to them. Take a listen 🇺🇸🎤

05/28/2026

⚓ THIS SUNDAY: Join us as we honor the life and legacy of Commodore Alexander Gillon, a Patriot leader whose service helped shape Revolutionary South Carolina🇺🇸

📍 Congaree Baptist Church
299 Old Belleville Road, St. Matthews, SC 29135
🗓 Sunday, May 31, 2026
⏰ 2:00 p.m.

Following the ceremony, visitors are invited to the gravesite (closest address: 358 Gully Horn Spring Trail, St. Matthews, SC 29135). Preserving this site was a joint effort between SC250, the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust, and Calhoun County 250.

During the Revolutionary War, Gillon aligned himself with the Patriot cause and, in 1778, accepted command of the South Carolina Navy. In addition to his naval service, Gillon served in the South Carolina Provincial Congress, the South Carolina House of Representatives, as the 13th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, and later represented South Carolina in the United States House of Representatives until his death in 1794.

Come be a part of honoring a Revolutionary South Carolinian whose story deserves to be told. Huzzah! ⚔️