Partnership Agreement with SC250 CHARLESTON
BACKGROUND
The 250th anniversary of the American Revolution offers a tremendous opportunity for the people of Charleston and others to learn, share, and celebrate the vital contributions made by Charlestonians and South Carolinians toward establishing our Nation. SC250 CHARLESTON programs are anticipated to be wide-ranging and include commemorations, preservation and educational events, re-enactments, the performing, visual and cultural arts, heritage tourism, and related activities through 2033. It is fully intended that there be events and programs of interest to all ages and segments of our community as well as visitors.
PURPOSE
To achieve our objectives of holding a meaningful multi-year commemorative campaign it is imperative that SC250 CHARLESTON engage and attract support from a full array of community organizations, business enterprises, and governmental entities to plan, sponsor and oversee the compelling, innovative, and insightful programs broadly envisioned.
WE SUPPORT…
- Discovery and celebration of Charleston’s American Revolution Era, its significant people, places, principles, and events
- Interpretation, preservation, and accessibility for American Revolution sites
- American Revolution research, scholarship, and educational programs that factually tell Charleston and South Carolina stories
- Cultural heritage tourism
- Promotion of American Revolution commemorative events, the arts, preservation, infrastructure, and corresponding economic development.
COMMITMENT
Having read the Background and Purpose of SC250 CHARLESTON and supporting its objectives, my organization and its representatives pledge to:
- Endorse SC250 CHARLESTON’s vision for American Revolution 250 th Anniversary commemorative and educational programs that are substantive, memorable, and inclusive.
- Join a collaborative effort with other persons, organizations, and institutions supporting the same.
- For purposes of coordination, communicate with SC250 CHARLESTON of my organization’s plans for relevant events, programs, and activities.
- Attend and actively participate in periodic meetings with SC250 CHARLESTON and other community organization representatives to define and achieve common SC250 CHARLESTON goals.
- Acknowledge that our organization will be listed as a Partner on the SC250 CHARLESTON Website.