In August, we celebrate the importance of education for South Carolinians of all ages. Explore these resources about the American Revolution and how families, schools, and communities can foster learning for the nation’s 250th birthday!
State Documents for Education Month
State Documents
Beginnings: Education in Colonial South Carolina
This book from the University of South Carolina’s McKissick Museum follows the early history of education in the colony of South Carolina from the provincial free schools established by the government to apprenticeships to private education.
2026 South Carolina African American History Calendar
As our nation marks the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, South Carolina stands at the center of that commemoration, not just in geography, but in spirit. This year’s South Carolina African American History Calendar invites us to witness how African Americans have embodied those virtues etched into our Constitution and brought them to life right here in South Carolina. These stories honor those who were revolutionary in both action and belief: Palmetto State citizens who boldly insisted that “We the People” must mean all the people.
Librarian’s Handbook: American Patriot Reading Club, 1974/1975
The American Patriot Reading Club was created to better inform South Carolina youth about national and state history, to stimulate an appreciation of our historic and cultural heritage, and to promote interest in the American Revolution Bicentennial. This guide assisted librarians in facilitating local reading clubs and activities in their own libraries.
With Liberty and Justice … Essays on the Ratification of the Constitution of South Carolina
On May 21, 1988, at the Exchange Building in Charleston, South Carolina, the United States Constitution Bicentennial Commission of Charleston sponsored a symposium, "Issues and Leaders: South Carolina's Role in the Debates on the United States Constitution." The four historical essays that follow were originally presented at that symposium. The United States Constitution Bicentennial Commission of South Carolina voted on April 18, 1989, to fund the publication of these essays to commemorate the significant role played by the South Carolina delegation in the framing of the United States Constitution.
What Will You Do for America's 200th Birthday?
This booklet gives a plethora of ideas for ways schools, communities, and local governments could celebrate the American Revolution Bicentennial. Produced by the South Carolina American Revolution Bicentennial Commission, this booklet also highlights the events and programs spearheaded by the Commission.
South Carolina in the Spirit of '76
This publication highlights the programs and initiatives of the South Carolina American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. Across the state, South Carolinians were learning more about the history of the Palmetto State during the American Revolution.
South Carolina’s Guide to the American Revolutionary War
This educational booklet will engage children and families through games, puzzles, and coloring pages that highlight our state’s rich history. Designed for elementary-aged children, the booklet introduces important figures, places, and events that shaped South Carolina during its fight for independence.
The Four Signers: South Carolina's Delegates to the Constitutional Convention, May 25-September 17, 1787
This publication from the South Carolina Department of Archives and History gives a brief overview of the lives of the four signers of the United States Constitution from South Carolina. The four signers were Pierce Butler (1744-1822), Charles Pinckney (1757-1824), Charles Cotesworth Pinckney (1746-1825), and John Rutledge (1739-1800).
American Patriot Reading Club Books, 1974-1975
During the summer of 1975, approximately 40,000 children in South Carolina participated in the American Patriot Reading Club, a statewide vacation reading program run by the South Carolina State Library. Explore the recommended reading and activities in this guide.
Timeline of the American Revolution in South Carolina
This document highlights the history of the American Revolution with a specific focus on South Carolina from the end of the French and Indian War in 1763 to the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Key battles in South Carolina, as shown on the timeline, include the Battle of King’s Mountain, the Battle of Cowpens, and the Battle of Eutaw Springs.
Upcoming Event
Speaker at the Center Series: Historyman Comics author, Eric K. Barnes, discusses "An Army of a Different Kind"
August 27, 2026, 6:00 PM
Please join us for our next Speaker at the Center talk with Historyman, Eric Barnes, who is on the trail of our American history through a number of projects, including the Historyman Podcast, Historyman blog, and Historyman Comics. These projects seek to illustrate and educate future generations about the challenges of the past, the hard-fought victories, and the visionary hopes of those who went before us.