The Backcountry of South Carolina is home to 112 Revolutionary War engagements, the greatest number in all of America. Beginning August 4, join battlefield preservationist and historian, Durant Ashmore, as he discusses these Revolutionary War events, with additional lectures occurring on the first Wednesday of each month.
“First Wednesdays” will be a year-long series at the Upcountry History Museum, running through June 2022. Field trips to various war sites will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on a Saturday following the lecture. The lecture series is included with general admission to the Museum, and there is no extra charge for Saturday field trips.
Remaining Lecture Schedule – Noon
- May 4 – “Kings Mountain”
- Field Trip: SUNDAY, May 8 at 2PM – Kings Mountain State Park
- June 1 – “Cowpens”
- Field Trip: June 11 – Cowpens Battlefield
- July 6 – “Ninety Six”
- Field Trip: July 9 – Ninety Six Battlefield
- August 3 – “Hayes Station”
- Field Trip: August 6 – Hayes Station