Author Derek Smith comes to the Revolutionary War Visitor Center to share his latest book about Camden during the Revolutionary War. With two major battles occurring in Camden, Smith argues that this small frontier town was crucial to British success or failure in the Southern Campaign. Books will be available for purchase before and after […]
Learn how to become a villain by diving into Banastre Tarleton’s character and leadership style. Joe Long, Curator of Education at the Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, with the use of his signature humor and oratorical skills will bring to life Banastre Tarleton and evaluate the man Americans love to hate. Lunch & Learn […]
We asked and you answered with an overwhelming “Yes”! Adults wishing to experience our educational programs that are normally offered to school aged scholars, will have an opportunity to take an evening field trip to the Revolutionary War Visitor Center. You will complete an exhibit packet that focuses in on the lesson, enjoy learning history […]
Almost 250 years ago, against the wishes of King Louis XVI a young Marquis de Lafayette disembarked a ship near Georgetown, South Carolina onto American soil with the hope of helping to bring liberty to the American colonies. His bravery and leadership in battle made him a hero to the young country and a lifelong […]
Join local artisans and vendors at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center for a fun Saturday of shopping local and enjoying each other's company!
Historian, archivist, and reenactor Robert Ryals brings to life Presbyterian Covenanter Rev. William Martin’s wartime experiences. Enjoy the dramatic reenactment of a backcountry reverend’s fight for freedom against tyranny. Ryals himself portrays Rev. Martin has he recounts his six months in prison and appearance before Lord Cornwallis himself. You bring your lunch and we will […]
Backcountry War: The Rise of Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton, and Thomas Sumter Author Andrew Waters weaves the histories of Francis Marion, Banastre Tarleton, and Thomas Sumter into one larger picture. From the Swamps of Pee Dee to the hills of the Santee, South Carolina is the birthplace of legends like Bloody Ban, The Fighting Gamecock, […]
Join USC Grad student, Erynn Price in a walkthrough of colonial American fashion; fashion trends from the streets of London and the parlor rooms of France made their way to the cobbled roads of Colonial America. Explore the role fashion had in not only personal expression, but political statements as well, with nations all around […]
The Rest of the Story Presented by James Legg Join archaeologist, Jim Legg at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center to go back to the Camden Burials of 2023. Hear the latest findings from the Camden Burials and what happened after our first program in April of 2023. Rout & Slaughter Ensued (Part One) can be […]
The Enemy of My Enemy is My Friend: George Washington and France Presented by Kyle Meyers George Washington’s experiences during the French and Indian War solidified a strong animosity towards Britain’s old rival, France. Washington, like most American colonists in the 1700s distrusted and down right hated the French. USC Grad student, Kyle Meyers weighs the […]
We asked and you answered with an overwhelming “Yes”! Adults wishing to experience our educational programs that are normally offered to school aged scholars, will have an opportunity to take an evening field trip to the Revolutionary War Visitor Center. You will complete an exhibit packet that focuses in on the lesson, enjoy learning history […]
Joe Long, Curator of Education at South Carolina’s Confederate Relic Room and Military Museum, comes back to the Rev War Visitor Center on the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill to help understand what really happened. Use the skills taught in this Lunch & Learn to read, study, and evaluate other Revolutionary battles […]
Join USC graduate student, J.P. Wilson for a musical voyage across the Atlantic, discussing pre-colonial music trends throughout Africa, the Americas, and Europe. From early maritime music to the fusion of disparate music cultures in the Americas, this is sure to be a program you don’t want to miss. RSVP @ simplyrevolutionary.com
Zach Lemhouse, historian at Historic Brattonsville will both inform and play 18th century music that was popular in colonial America. You bring your lunch and we will provide the learning opportunity! RSVP @ simplyrevolutionary.com
Join one of South Carolina’s most awarded history teachers, Mike Burgess for a look at one of Virginia’s oldest families, the Lees. Take a gander through Henry Lee’s exploits in South Carolina during the American Revolution and compare his actions to others of the time. You bring your lunch and we will provide the learning […]
The Battle of Camden was a devastating defeat for the Continental Army against the British. Horatio Gates’ career never recovered from this humiliating debacle and the militia could not be trusted to stand against the British. Join Dr. Woody Holton in taking another look at the Battle of Camden. Was Gates really the failure that […]
CANCELED DUE TO SPEAKER'S HEALTH We asked and you answered with an overwhelming “Yes”! Adults wishing to experience our educational programs that are normally offered to school aged scholars, will have an opportunity to take an evening field trip to the Revolutionary War Visitor Center. You will complete an exhibit packet that focuses in on […]
Once a month, the Rev War Center offers a free homeschool day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center. A minimum of ten students will be needed to host these educational programs, if the minimum is not met then parents will be notified a […]
Using examples from his archaeological study of the two sites, Dr. Steven Smith, Research Professor and archaeologist at the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at USC, comes to the Rev War Visitor Center to speak on his book covering the battles at Fort Watson and Fort Motte that occurred in the spring of […]
Hobkirk Hill DAR, thanks to a grant from SC250, come hear Rhett Adams speak on Camden's history from 1774-1775. Topics to be discussed include the Camden Resolves, Carolina Day, the Snow Campaign, William Henry Drayton, and more! RSVP@ simplyrevolutionary.com
How did artists depict the American Revolution while it was happening and shortly after independence was won? What visual knowledge was available to newly minted Americans about the war and its heroes? How was the war remembered fifty and seventy-five years later, as the nation headed towards Civil War? You bring your lunch and we […]
Once a month, the Rev War Center offers a free homeschool day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center. A minimum of ten students will be needed to host these educational programs, if the minimum is not met then parents will be notified a […]
It is happening again! For the fourth year in a row, the Rev War Visitor Center is coming to life for the day! Interact with the cannon crew, smell and touch period-accurate soldier rations, ask questions, and get answers! It is a fun day for the whole family! RSVP today @ simplyrevolutionary.com
France’s involvement in the American Revolution is well known to most who study history, but they were not the only European nation to lend aid to the American colonies in the 18th century. Spain also played a role in the American Revolution and SAR member Hank Gonzales is bringing their contribution to light. How did […]
USC professor, Benjamin C. Schaffer is coming the Rev War Visitor Center to talk about his latest book, “The First Fleets: Colonial Navies of the British Atlantic World, 1630-1775” Join us for an evening discussing how the colonies protected themselves without British help before they became their own nation. It is sure to be an […]