by Rickie Good | Jan 10, 2026
Thursday Talk Series
Joshua Shumak, a nationally recognized policy consultant, educator, and advocate for indigenous communities, uncovers the often overlooked stories of Native American involvement during the Revolutionary War in South Carolina, highlighting their strategic roles and impact on the war effort. Join us at the Rev War Center for an illuminating evening adding yet another piece to the story of the American Revolution.
Funding provided by the SC Humanities
The mission of South Carolina Humanities is to enrich the cultural and intellectual lives of all South Carolinians. This not-for-profit organization presents and/or supports literary initiatives, lectures, exhibits, festivals, publications, oral history projects, videos and other humanities-based experiences that reach more than 250,000 citizens annually. South Carolina Humanities receives funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities as well as corporate, foundation and individual donors. It is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of community leaders from throughout the state.
by Rickie Good | Jan 10, 2026
Homeschool Day Series
Students will head outdoors to find twelve examples of native animals from South Carolina. They will then head back indoors to meet some stuffed animal versions of these animals while learning about biological advantages these animals had to survive. Students will leave with a booklet filled with information about each animal and whether they are still around today, or extinct.
suggested age group:
elementary-middle school students
by Rickie Good | Jan 10, 2026
Please join us at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center on Thursday, January 22nd for a great Lunch and Learn on the Battle of Camden. Our speaker will be the incredibly knowledgeable Rick Wise. Rick pursues his love of military history through giving presentations and battlefield tours, was managing editor of the Francis Marion Papers, and is on the Liberty Trail Project Team. He is the Executive Director and CEO of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust. To register for this FREE talk, please go to www.simplyrevolutionary.com. Many thanks to the SC 250 Commission for the Education grant received by our Hobkirk Hill Chapter, DAR that make this and other monthly events possible.
by k250_admin | Aug 26, 2025
Programs are geared toward students in 3rd grade through high school. Younger students are welcome to attend and follow along, but will need the assistance of their guardian throughout the program. Adults are welcome to sit in on the program, just be aware that the focus will be on teaching the young students present.
Sign up today at simplyrevolutionary.com
December: Forging a New Nation (American Identity)
What is the American Identity? How is American culture different from the rest of the world? “Forging a New Nation” takes students through a broad look at the settlement of North America from 1500-1783. Students will learn what is culture and where some of America’s culture comes from with a fun game. In the end students should be able to answer, “What is the American Identity?”
suggested age group: any
by k250_admin | Aug 26, 2025
Lesson to be taught: American Revolution From Start to Finish
Students will create their own Continental Congress, with a colony for each group to represent. Our new Congress will be called to make decisions for the good of their colony after given a quick rundown of the events that led to them being called to the Continental Congress. Ultimately students should be able to answer the question: How did 13 colonies beat the global superpower that was Great Britain?
Reservations are requested to participate in this program.
Please RSVP at simplyrevolutionary.com
