The United States is celebrating 250 years since the American Revolution. Lancaster County played a vital role in the war for independence. Consider visiting the Buford Battleground located at 262 Rocky River Road, Lancaster, SC 29720
Learn more: battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/waxhaws
Consider visiting the Battle of Hanging Rock site located at the intersection Flat Rock Rd and Beecher Horton Rd
Looking for ways to learn more about the Revolutionary War? Here are some upcoming events:
"The Revolutionary Wartime Experiences of Reverend William Martin in Upstate SC"
Robert Ryals, reenactor
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Lancaster Cultural Arts Center - free of charge - on-site and street parking available
Andrew Jackson's 259th Birthday
Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Burned Churches in American Revolution
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Lancaster Cultural Arts Center
America 250: Engaging Students with History, Media & Civil Voice
Discover classroom-ready civics resources to support teaching the America 250th Anniversary in this fast paced virtual resource sharing session.
Palmetto Civics Project - Includes Activities on America 250
The Palmetto Civics Project is a resource-rich initiative designed to foster students’ understanding of and respect for the institutions that sustain our civic life. Our goal is simple but profound: every South Carolina graduate will leave school prepared to embrace the privileges and the responsibilities of American citizenship.
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