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Liberty Day at the State House

January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM

The State Library will be supporting the SC250 Commission's first annual Liberty Day at the South Carolina State House. The State Library will be providing swag bags and the SC250 Activity Booklet along with other resources for exploring the American Revolution in South Carolina.

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