Revolutionary Day with KCL
Join KCL for a day of Revolutionary fun featuring Bright Star Touring Theatre, a Civil War presentation, Colonial-themed crafts, and KCL’s Bookmobile.
10 AM – Historic Camden Tour: We will hike to Historic Camden, where they will start the day describing the occupation of Camden by the British starting on May 31,1780. We’ll walk to the redoubt and gain some insight into life in a British fortification.
11 AM – Bright Star Theater presents Jack’s Adventure in American History: Join Jack as he crams for his upcoming test. When his history book magically bursts, Jack meets some of the most exciting people in our nation’s history! George Washington, Ben Franklin, Henry Ford and Neil Armstrong are just some of the 22 characters who show up in this high-energy adventure.
12 PM – Civil War Presentation: Dr. David Decker, Assoc. Professor of History at USC-Sumter, will use examples of uniforms, weapons and horse equipment to show the development of the US Army’s mounted troops. Examples will come from the Revolutionary, Mexican and Civil Wars. We will look at why and how uniforms change, why and how saddles change as well as weapon development and use.
12:30 PM – Colonial Crafts: To wear a hat or head covering today is not necessary, but in 1776 it was required! Women wore bonnets or mop caps depending on what they were doing and men wore tricorn hats. Dress the part of a colonial youth by making mop caps and tricorns with library staff. All materials supplied. Please register by emailing: laurend@kershawcountylibrary.org
