The Revolutionary City

Step into Charleston’s Revolutionary story through a citywide experience connecting historic sites, museums, gardens, churches, makers, tours, and family-friendly activations. From Marion Square to the harbor to Palmetto Fort Lodge, Revolutionary City invites locals and visitors to explore the people, places, and ideas that shaped Charleston’s role in America’s founding. Maps, featured stops, participating locations, and daily programming details will be available through SC250 Charleston beginning June 28. The experience runs June 28-July 5. Anchor locations are Marion Square, Explore Charleston and City Gallery.

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Vendors to Visit in Marion Square:

• Foodways of the Revolution:
• Lowcountry Caviar
• Rustic Muffin
• Nino’s Italian Ice
• Hamby’s Market
• Edisto Honey
• Shamrock and Thistle

Voices of Revolution:

• SC DAR, SC SAR & SC C.A.R
• Wassamasaw Tribe & Native Voices Legacy Foundation
• SC250

Art of Freedom:

• Chi Design Indigo
• King Street Business Improvement District
• Of Beeswax & Buttons
• Threads of Liberty
• Colonial Folkart
• Walsh Woods
• Liberty Toys & Timber
• American College of Building Arts
• Francis Marion National Forest
• Slave Dwelling Project

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Marion Square activation details:

Open entrances along all sides of Marion square (off of Calhoun, Meeting, and King)

Closest parking garages are:
- Marion Square Garage
- St. Philip Street Garage
- Visitor Center Garage
- Air Garage
- Public parking off Henrietta

No weapons or alcohol allowed.

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Explore Charleston Activation 8:30 am-5:00 pm:

The Charleston Visitor Center is alive with activity this week in honor of America's 250th! Guests are greeted with a bag full of commemorative items, including the Revolutionary Passport, which will guide people to various sites relevant to the period. If someone is more interested in a digital, gamified experience exploring our Revolutionary sites and attractions, we'll get you set up with the GooseChase app, which offers a version that lets players earn points and a chance to be entered into a $250 drawing!

Add your name to history by signing the Declaration of Independence, which will be preserved via a time capsule to be opened in 2076.  Have your photo made in cutouts where you'll be dressed to the Revolutionary nines!

Tony Youmans, Director of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, will join us for storytelling, bringing history to life.  And Eric Barnes, host of the Historyman podcast, will be on site with his comic books, which use storytelling and exciting imagery to educate people about the Revolutionary War in South Carolina.

Red, white, and blue popcorn is complimentary (as long as supplies last) as is ice cold sweet tea.  Come and join us - huzzah!