The Revolutionary War in the Lowcountry

The first major Revolutionary War battle in South Carolina was the Siege of Charleston in June 1776, which focused on the British attempt to seize Charleston.

The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, Charleston

Exploring the Legacy of the Revolution on South Carolina’s Coast

From Patriot skirmishes on Hilton Head to the Fall of Charleston, South Carolina’s coast was a key front in the fight for independence. Explore battlefields, gravesites, historic homes and ruins that hold some of the Revolution’s most powerful stories.

Myrtle Beach & Grand Strand

Although the city of Myrtle Beach itself is less than a century old, the nearby towns of Georgetown, Pawleys Island and Murrells Inlet still reflect the pre-Revolutionary War history of the region and the rice culture that dominated Horry and Georgetown counties.

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands

Charleston and Dorchester counties played a vital role in America’s independence and are home to Fort Moultrie, which was forever etched into history when its palmetto log construction successfully defended against a British attack in 1776.

Lowcountry & Resort Islands

From the Battle of Coosawhatchie to the home of Isaac McPherson, “a great (Revolutionary) Rebel,” explore the important Revolutionary War sites across the Lowcountry in Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton and Jasper counties.

The Revolutionary War in SC: A Lowcountry Itinerary

Spend three days exploring Charleston’s Revolutionary War heritage with day trips to significant sites throughout the Lowcountry.

Historic Homes of South Carolina’s Declaration of Independence Signers

Tour the historic homes of the four South Carolinians that signed the Declaration of Independence: Thomas Heyward, Jr.; Thomas Lynch, Jr.; Arthur Middleton and Edward Rutledge.

Explore the Ruins of Old Sheldon Church in Beaufort County

Built in the 1740s, Old Sheldon Church was an early example of Greek revival construction in the Colonies but was burned by British soldiers during the Revolutionary War.

Meet the Marsh Tacky: South Carolina’s Lowcountry Horse

The Marsh Tacky played an important role in American history, including being the preferred horse of soldiers under Francis Marion, the notorious “Swamp Fox” whose victories helped turn the tide during the Revolutionary War.

Discover Fort Moultrie

The now silent sentinel of Charleston Harbour, Fort Moultrie’s original construction from palmetto logs and sand earned the state it’s nickname after an attack by the British Army.

The Heritage of Hilton Head Island

At the Coastal Discovery Museum, uncover the island’s Revolutionary-era stories alongside hands-on Gullah traditions and island history.

Walk the Historical Grounds of Colonial Dorchester

Bell tower ruins, tabby walls and buried artifacts tell the story of a town that once pulsed with trade—and stood at the crossroads of revolution.

The Constitution’s Unsung Architect

At just 29, Charles Pinckney introduced a bold new plan for American government. Walk the grounds where his vision took root.

Exploring the Revolutionary War in the Lowcountry

From private cemeteries to Patriot grave markers, discover where the fight for independence quietly unfolded across South Carolina’s coast.

Mansfield Plantation

Now operating as a bed and breakfast, Mansfield Plantation is a historical rice plantation that predates the American Revolution.

The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon

South Carolina’s most historic building, The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon was used as a dungeon by the British during the Revolution.

Heyward-Washington House

Built in 1772, Charleston’s Revolutionary War House was the townhome of Thomas Heyward, Jr., signer of the Declaration of Independence.

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