Publications
Dive deeper into scholarly works and explorations of some of the American Revolution’s most and least understood people, places and events. SC 250 believes deeply in the preservation of historic documents and is committed to historical education, heritage tourism and the legacy of those who shaped our nation.
Featured Collection
The Francis Marion Papers
The Life, Leadership and Legacy of “The Swamp Fox”
The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission presents The Francis Marion Papers, a preserved and expanding digital collection documenting General Francis Marion’s life, correspondence, and Revolutionary War leadership. Developed over two decades, the project provides scholars and the public with transcribed documents, maps, annotations, and ongoing updates that illuminate Marion’s legacy.Explore The Collection
Forgotten Battle
Galleys would form a large part of the navies developed by the colonies, but South Carolina was slow to adopt...
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Moses Kirkland
The name Moses Kirkland means little today, except to a handful of people with extensive knowledge of the American Revolution....
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Henry Rugeley
Although known to have Loyalist sentiments, South Carolina’s Henry Rugeley has been an enigma for most historians. For instance, he...
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James McCall’s Broadsword Rangers and the Battle of the Cowpens
Much has been written on the American victory at the Battle of the Cowpens. Fought on January 17, 1781, this...
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Bloody Bill Cunningham
Historians disagree on everything from where William “Bloody Bill” Cunningham was born to the day and location of his death—but...
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The Francis Marion Papers – Volume III
Volume III of the Francis Marion Papers includes documents relating to the end of Marion’s military career (1782), his political...
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Discover your Revolutionary roots. Explore SC250’s genealogy tools to uncover ancestors, family stories, and connections that shaped America’s fight for independence.
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