The History and Archaeology of Fort Motte Traveling Exhibit

Informative posters on the lobby wall as part of the Fort Motte exhibit.

Visit the South Carolina State Library to view our new traveling exhibit, courtesy of the South Carolina State Museum.
“The History and Archaeology of Fort Motte” traveling exhibit examines the 1781 siege of Fort Motte, the excavation of the site, and the artifacts uncovered there. Fort Motte, located in present-day Calhoun County, South Carolina, was a British outpost during the Revolutionary War.  Developed by the South Carolina Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, the exhibit features 13 panels, 12 reproduction objects for display, and 14 reproduction objects to use for hands-on learning.

The exhibit will remain on display until August 31.

South Carolina State Library
1500 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
 

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Upcoming Event

Cover's of Tally Johnson books.

Revolutionary Ghosts with Author and Storyteller, Tally Johnson

October 29, 2026, 6:00 PM

Please join us for our next Speaker at the Center talk with award-winning storyteller, author, and folklorist Tally Johnson, who will tell ghost stories from the Revolutionary War period, covering South Carolina from the mountains to the sea. You will learn some of the hidden history of the Revolution via the rich ghostlore of South Carolina, where the Revolution was won.