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 […]
You bring your lunch and we’ll provide the learning opportunity! Presented by Melissa Walker In October 1780, backcountry men from North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia marched over the mountains to confront British commander Patrick Ferguson who had threatened to lay waste to their homes “with fire and sword.” British General Henry Clinton […]
The Rev War Center is coming to life for one day! Our “mannequins” will be coming to life to answer questions about life during the Revolutionary War throughout the day in the Public House. We will have continental soldiers and townspeople here giving demonstrations both in the morning and afternoon. Scheduled Demonstrations: 10:30 Muskets 11:00 […]
On November 5, 1774, Judge William Henry Drayton presided over the Circuit Court in Camden. He delivered a rousing address to the jurors about the colony’s grievances with Great Britain. The juror’s returned a statement which has been called a “little Declaration of Independence.” Other circuit courts soon followed and South Carolinians edged closer to […]