Celebrate the
250th Anniversary of the American Revolution
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.
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!
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"
