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Celebrate the
250th Anniversary of the American Revolution 

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We invite you to join us in commemorating this historic milestone throughout the this year! Our American Revolution Exhibition will open on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, continuing our series of special events honoring 250 years of freedom and history. The museum and our communities throughout our county, will host a variety of lectures, programs, and community events celebrating the spirit and legacy of the Revolution.

Come explore the stories, artifacts, and people who shaped our nation’s founding—and be part of this once-in-a-generation celebration!

Museum 250th Events

Community 250th Events

**Community events are subject to change. We highly recommend visiting the organizer’s website to confirm event details. 

March 31, 2026

Newberry College, Wiles Chapel
7:00 PM

2104 College Street

Newberry, SC

Newberry College "250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence Day Commemoration". Open to the students and the public. Held on the Newberry College campus at Wiles Chapel by Dr. Lambries and Professor Ringer.

www.newberry.edu

April 2, 2026

WKDK Radio Broadcast

9:00 AM

Coffee Hour WKDK Radio

AM 1240/ FM 101.7

Tune in to listen to our members of The Newberry Museum and 250th Committee as they discuss the upcoming months, as well as hear other members of our community and their activities!

www.wkdk.com/onair

April 18, 2026

Little Mountain Library

10:00 AM

16 Depot Street

Little Mountain, SC​

Dutch Fork Chapter SC Genealogical Society special lecture: "Tarleton's Route to Cowpens, January 1781"

Join us for an engaging presentation by John Favors, member of The Dutch Fork Chapter of the SC Genealogical Society, as he explores the movements of Banastre Tarleton, one of the most infamous figures of the American Revolutionary War. Member Only Event. Visit their website to apply for membership: https://www.dutchforkchapter.org/#gsc.tab=0

April 21, 2026

The Newberry Opera House

5:00 PM

1201 McKibben Street

Newberry, SC

Newberry Opera House Special Presentation: "Our Story Too: Women, Native Americans, and African Americans in the Revolutionary War" 

www.newberryoperahouse.com

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The Newberry Museum

Email:

Steven Knapp, Executive Director

director@thenewberrymuseum.com

Cate Watson, Collections Manager

curator@thenewberrymuseum.com

Stacy Jeter, Museum Assistant

office@thenewberrymuseum.com

Phone: (803) 597-5215

Physical Address:

1300 Friend Street

Newberry, SC 29108

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 343

Newberry, SC 29108

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A special thank you to the City of Newberry, Newberry County, and Newberry College for their continued support of The Newberry Museum; And to the generous donors and volunteers that make it all possible. 

The Newberry Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that serves to protect, preserve, present, and promote the ongoing history and heritage of Newberry County and College.

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