The Revolutionary War in the Midlands

History comes alive in the Midlands with live-action Revolutionary War battle reenactments and a number of significant sites to explore. From Camden to Brattonsville, the Midlands is home to many of the state’s key Revolutionary battles.

The Old 96 District

Explore the locations of battles and skirmishes fought in the five counties of Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens and McCormick.

Capital City/Lake Murray Country

Learn about South Carolina’s role in the Revolutionary War in the Capital City/Lake Murray Country region encompassing Lexington, Richland, Newberry and Saluda counties, where there are numerous stories to hear, artifacts to see and historic sites to explore.

The Olde English District

From 1780 until the end of the American Revolution, the Olde English District—Chester, Chesterfield, Fairfield, Kershaw, Lancaster, Union and York counties—was a hotbed of revolutionary activity as loyalists and Patriots fought for control.

Pee Dee Country

Due to Francis Marion’s success in evading the British in the swampy area of the Pee Dee—including Darlington, Dillon, Florence, Lee, Marion, Williamsburg and Marlboro counties—he became known as the Swamp Fox, forever linking his name to the Pee Dee region.

Santee Cooper Country

Santee Cooper Country, which includes Berkeley, Calhoun, Clarendon, Orangeburg and Sumter counties, is a region rich with natural wonders and history, including the location of the last Revolutionary War battle in South Carolina.

Thoroughbred Country

Explore the Revolutionary War in Thoroughbred Country, which encompasses Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg and Barnwell counties, at several historic sites, a museum and a Living History Park, where visitors can experience living exhibits and demonstrations of colonial life.

The Revolutionary War in SC: The Midlands

This three-day itinerary explores several major battle sites, historical markers and museums—not to mention some local spots to enjoy delicious Southern fare.

Discover the Revolutionary Rivers Trail

History and outdoor adventure collide with a paddling trip down the Revolutionary Rivers Trail.

7 Revolutionary War Sites in South Carolina’s Olde English District

The Olde English District is home to several must-see historic Revolutionary War sites, including Historic Brattonsville and the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site.

Discover Revolutionary Heroines at Musgrove Mill

Learn the stories of women who played an active role in the Revolution, including Mary Dillard, who acted as a Patriot spy, and Mary Musgrove, whose story captivated the American imagination.

Venture through Camden’s Revolutionary War Days

Walk through Colonial and Loyalist camps and discover the history and culture of the American Revolution at the annual Revolutionary War Field Days in Camden.

Revolutionary Battle Reenactments at 96 National Historic Site

Tour historic structures, including the Logan Log House and Black Swan Tavern, and watch Living History re-enactments at the site of the first Southern battle of the American Revolution.

Francis Marion Tomb

Francis Marion, a legendary American hero known as the “Swamp Fox,” is buried at the site of Belle Isle plantation.

Eutaw Springs Battleground Park

The site of the last major battle of the Revolution in South Carolina, the park is also the final resting place of British Commander Major John Majoribanks.

Andrew Jackson State Park

The Andrew Jackson Museum contains Revolutionary War artifacts and exhibits that explore life in South Carolina’s backcountry during the late 18th century.

Battle of Hanging Rock

In the Battle of Hanging Rock, which took place in August 1780, SC Colonel Thomas Sumter attacked and defeated a larger British force, helping the Patriots loosen British control in the South.

God’s Acre Healing Spring

Credited with restoring four mortally wounded British soldiers during the American Revolution, the land the springs are located on has the unusual distinction of being deeded to God.

St. Mark's Parish Church Historic Site

Tucked away in Manchester State Forest is St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, one of the oldest churches in Sumter.

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