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Please participate in any of the upcoming events dedicated toward commemorating the anniversary of the American Revolution.
SC250 Charleston Signature Events
Produced by SC250 Charleston, these flagship programs anchor the broader commemorative calendar and invite audiences of all ages to participate.
Year-Long Historic Church Programs 2026 various locations
A coordinated series of lectures, tours, exhibits, and interpretive programs hosted by Charleston’s historic churches, exploring faith, civic life, and the American Revolution through local congregational history.
June 2026 SC250 American Revolution Symposium dates & location tbc
A multi-day scholarly symposium convening leading thinkers to examine the philosophical, political, and cultural foundations of the American Revolution through lectures, roundtables, and moderated discussions.
June 2026 Legacy Concert date tbc @ Credit One Stadium
The Legacy Concert kicks off two weeks of programming focused on the 25oth anniversary of the American Revolution. Designed as a patriotic, high-energy gathering, the concert celebrates the enduring ideals of freedom, expression, and unity through music that unites the community.
June 26: Conversation with Author and Historian Rick Atkinson @ Dock Street Theatre
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Rick Atkinson will discuss his book, The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga to Charleston, 1777–1780, about the middle years of the war, including Charleston’s role in it. The conversation will connect the lessons of the past with the challenges and aspirations of today.
June 27: Legacy Reception & Gala @ The Cooper
The Legacy Reception & Legacy Gala will be a glamorous celebration of past and present, unfolding over the course of an elegant evening at The Cooper. The evening will begin with a black-tie cocktail reception, followed by the formal Legacy Gala featuring period-inspired performances and dances, food and beverage offerings, and moments recognizing and honoring modern-day changemakers whose work reflects enduring values of leadership, service, and civic engagement.
June 27: Revolutionary Skies – A 250th Commemoration Drone Show @ The Cooper River Waterfront
A signature public celebration honoring Carolina Day, the Official Drone Show over Charleston Harbor, illuminating the harbor with hundreds of drones depicting Charleston’s Revolutionary story.
June 28: National Park Service Battle of Sullivan’s Island Ceremony @ Ft. Moultrie
SC250 Charleston will help celebrate Carolina Day with a grand commemoration at Ft. Moultrie led by the National Park Service with remarks by local and national dignitaries, a wreath-laying and military-tribute ceremony, living history demonstrations, and much more.
June 28 to July 5: Heritage 250 Locations across Charleston and The Lowcountry
This multiday event will turn Marion Square and other revolutionary-era sites throughout Charleston into a living museum, with storytelling and demonstrations of traditional arts, crafts, and culture. Visitors can also explore and attend nearby performances of music, dance, and theater, as well as panel discussions and conversations, all focused on Charleston and the American Revolution.
July 4: Waterfront Independence Day Celebration @ The Cooper River Waterfront
A waterfront Independence Day celebration featuring family-friendly, patriotic programming and a coordinated, peninsula-wide fireworks display.
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