South Carolina's Civil War
Sesquicentennial Events
Battle for Broxton Bridge - 145 Anniversary and 9th Annual Reenactment (February 26-28)
Battle of Aiken - with Confederate camp tours, crafts, presentations, food and music (February 19-21, 2010).
Skirmish at Gamble's Hotel - reenactments, educational program, a Ball, and Barbeque (Florence, March 6-7, 2010)
Battle of Anderson, SC - reenactment at 715 Due West Road, Honea Path, SC (April 9, 10, & 11)
Crosskeys Living History - May 1st and 2nd 2010, reenactments, colors, drills, Jefferson Davis arrival (Union, Crosskeys Plantation).
Save the Day - reenactment of the assault on Battery Wagner, by the Volunteer reenactors from Company I, 54th Massachusetts Reenactment Regiment (July 16, 2010, Morris Island).
2010 Sons of Confederate Veterans National Reunion - hosted by the Sons of Confederate Veterans Manse Jolly Camp #6 (July 21-24, 2010).
Morris Island/North and South History Tour - two hour event featuring professional historians DJ Tucker and Joseph McGill, Jr. Hear the storied history of this island. (September 18, 2010).
The South Carolina Historical Society gala event - featuring an address by Dr. Walter Edgar, a dinner, a silent auction, and a digital exhibit. For more information, please contact Gloria Perla at (843) 723-3225 ext.11. (September 18, 2010, Society Hall, Charleston, SC)
Annual Symposium on South Carolina Civil War History - guest speakers and discussions of many aspects of the war. To register, see the Registration Form. (September 24 & 25, 2010 - SC Archives & History Center).
December 2010 Seminar: "A House Divided" - sponsored by the Low Country Sesquicentennial Coordinating Committee (December 3-4, 2010, Citadel. Charleston SC)
Civil War - Global Conflict conference - The College of Charleston hosts this conference to consider the Civil War as an event of global significance. (March 3-5, 2011)
Battle of Charleston - Legare Farms, John's Island, Charleston, SC (March 25-27, 2011)
National Council for History Education Conference - Charleston, SC: The Causes and Consequences of Civil Wars (March 31-April 2, 2011)
April 2011 Seminar: "Why they Fought" - sponsored by the Low Country Sesquicentennial Coordinating Committee (April 9 - 12, 2011 - Location yet to be determined)
April 12, 2011 - First Shot Commemoration Ceremony: Sponsored by the Town of James Island. – Fort Johnson, James Island, SC) For further information please contact Doug Bostick at dbostick@knology.net.
Jews, Slavery, and the Civil War conference - The College of Charleston host this conference to discuss the Jewish experiences on the homefront and during Reconstruction. (May 25-26, 2011)
Please see additional events and seminars at Fort Sumter-Fort Moultrie Historical Trust and South Carolina-Sesquicentennial of the Civil War.
Let us know of your Civil War Commemoration events in South Carolina.
Contact Ben Hornsby at 803.896.6265
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