SC250

Resources

Learn about the rich history of the American Revolution.

South Carolina’s Guide to the American Revolutionary War Activity Booklet

This free 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.

SC250: Life, Culture, and Conflict in Revolutionary South Carolina

This guide serves as a gateway to explore South Carolina's pivotal role in the fight for independence and contains resources on arts, culture, education, people, places and Revolutionary War history in South Carolina.

SC250 for Libraries

This guide provides ideas for library programs, partnerships, and materials to celebrate South Carolina's 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.

Digitization

View documents, books, and maps that detail key events of the American Revolutionary War.

South Carolina 250 Digitization Collection

The documents, books, and maps in this collection reflect the work done by the S.C. American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission, South Carolina state agencies, United States federal agencies, and historic items from the South Carolina State Library State Documents Depository.

StudySC

Discover SC250 through StudySC, an online resource that provides information about South Carolina for K-12 students.

StudySC's SC250 Resources

Discover how South Carolina helped shape the American Revolution. Explore the people, places, and pivotal moments that made the Palmetto State a turning point in the fight for independence.

Exhibits

The History and Archaeology of Fort Motte Traveling Exhibit

“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.

SC250 Palmetto Display

This year, the South Carolina State Library partnered with the South Carolina Relic Room and Military Museum for Revolutionary War Day, which highlights South Carolina’s rich Revolutionary War history and the many battles fought here, including Ninety Six, Sullivan’s Island, Camden, Kings Mountain, and Cowpens.

Events

Explore SC250 events hosted by the South Carolina State Library and our partner organizations.

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.

South Carolina State Library Set to Host the Institute of Museum and Library Services-Sponsored Freedom Truck

September 1, 2026, 11:00 AM

The South Carolina State Library (State Library) is set to host the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)-sponsored Freedom Truck in September. The Freedom Truck is a custom-built, fully mobile museum housed in a semi-truck, offering exhibits that bring America’s history to life in an accessible and engaging way. Visitors are welcome to experience the Freedom Truck for free on September 1 and 2, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds.