Historic Festivals

Spring brings fun community jubilees that honor the arts, crafts and music of historic South Carolina counties and walking tours of historic homes and gardens. Summer festivals include nationally recognized Revolutionary War reenactments and the award-winning All-American City July 4th Festival.

When the weather cools, family farm festivals feature sheep shearing, herding, spinning and weaving demonstrations; and “The Day of the Catawba” explores the lifestyles and history of the Catawba Indians.

In winter, historic festivals offer a glimpse into colonial times with open-fire cooking, goldsmithing, spinning, blacksmithing and musket firing demonstrations. Holiday celebrations feature guides in 18th century period clothes demonstrating the Yuletide customs of Colonial settlers.

No matter when you visit, you’re sure to find a memorable South Carolina historic festival in full swing. Check our Calendar of Events to add a festival to your South Carolina vacation plans.

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	Location	Trip Planner
Childhood on the Plantation at Walnut Grove Children and adults alike experience chores and games of the late 18th century through hands-on activities such as toy-making, weaving, gardening, and more. Our blacksmith will be working at the forge, our gardener will be tending the vegetable garden, and, after 1:00 pm, our doctor will be offering 18th century treatments for what ails you. Tours of the Plantation available throughout the day. Bring a picnic lunch and make a day of it! SCHEDULE April 24, 2010, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM	Roebuck	Add
Celebrate Freedom Festival Vintage Rotar Wing Aircraft, Parachute Teams, Military Vehicles, Military History Timeline, interactive activities for the whole family and ending with the CFF show (similar to a Bob Hope USO Show). SCHEDULE May 15, 2010	Columbia	Add
Anniversary Of Buford's Defeat Andrew Jackson State Park Commemorate the Anniversary of Buford's Defeat in the Waxhaws. Event has included speakers, living history demonstrations, colonial church service, and memorials services. Living historians include Continental Line, British Legion, and Militia Units. SCHEDULE May 29, 2010	Lancaster	Add
Colonial Times "Under The Crown" This event will feature a Friday night dinner (ticket required) with people in 18th century attire serving and telling of life in first person. After dinner entertainment with a special guest each year at the Spring House Tavern. On Saturday and Sunday we will have "Conflicts and Trails" to show the problems in the area UNDER THE CROWN rule. This event is FREE and open to the public. Refreshments will be available for purchase at the " Rogers Ordinary." The event will be held rain or shine. SCHEDULE June 4, 2010 - June 5, 2010 June 5, 2010	North Augusta	Add
Festifall Walnut Grove Plantation Recapture the past by participating in basketry, blacksmithing, candledipping, doll making, dyeing, quilting, soapmaking, weaving, and a wide variety of other colonial skills demonstrated by craftsmen in period clothing. Enjoy a Revolutionary War skirmish! Stroll the plantation grounds. Tour the 1765 plantation home built by Charles and Mary Moore. Talk with artisans in period clothing as they make baskets, demonstrate 18th-century apothecary techniques, or cook over an open fire. Listen to dulcimer music while you have lunch in the pavilion. SCHEDULE October 2, 2010 - October 3, 2010	Roebuck	Add
Anniversary of the Battle Of Kings Mountain Kings Mountain National Military Park Kings Mountain National Military Park, along with partner organizations such as the Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, and the Overmountain Victory Trail Association, honor those that fell at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Special ceremonies will be held with a keynote speaker and wreath laying ceremony. SCHEDULE October 7, 2010 October 7, 2011 October 7, 2012	Blacksburg	Add
Autumn Candlelight Tour Ninety Six National Historic Site Guided tours proceed along the one-mile historic trail, which is illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight and torchlight. Along the way, costumed volunteers portray Colonial citizens and soldiers who tell stories of peace and war at old Ninety Six in the 1700's. It’s an unusual program you will want to see and share with the whole family! SCHEDULE October 9, 2010 October 8, 2011	Ninety Six	Add
Colonial Times "A Day To Remember" This event provides hands-on experience and a glimpse of life from 1735 - 1785. Blacksmithing, open-fire cooking, goldsmithing, spinning and musket firing are among the demonstrations. Exhibits include a working smokehouse and a beehive bake oven.Tavern, blacksmith forge, backwoods cabin, and educational cabin. Very educational. Entertainment throughout the day. Small battle at both. SCHEDULE October 15, 2010 - October 17, 2010	North Augusta	Add
Francis Marion/Swamp Fox Symposium Come immerse yourself in Revolutionary War History at the Francis Marion Symposium in Manning. The theme is “Francis Marion and the Southern Campaign”. You can immerse yourself in Francis Marion's world, discover Marion's significance. This is a unique opportunity to celebrate the story of the Revolutionary War in South Carolina. The Saturday "dinner theater" will be An Evening in Revolutionary War History. SCHEDULE October 15, 2010, 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM October 16, 2010, 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM	Manning	Add
Battle Of Beckhamville The re-enactment of the Battle of Beckhamville takes place on the original battlefield. This was the first victory for the Patriots following the fall of Charleston. The re-enactment includes period music, dancing, church service (on Sunday only), Colonial tradesmen and craftsmen, blacksmiths, children's activities, Sutler shops, vendors and food concessions. SCHEDULE October 22, 2010 - October 24, 2010	Great Falls	Add

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