Allendale County SC 250 Committee to host film screenings in January of American Revolutionary War heroes
December 17, 2024
The Allendale SC250 Revolutionary War Committee has been awarded a grant providing for screening events and discussions with audiences of two award-winning docudramas, All for Liberty, and Echoes of Freedom: Heroes from the American Revolution in January at the Carolina Theater in Allendale. The screenings are a part of “Revolutionary Days” events in January, 2025.
Mrs. Anne Rice is the chair of the Allendale County 250 Committee. She explained, “The film screenings are a part of a series of events inviting our community to step back in time and explore the rich history of our area during the Revolutionary War. The events celebrate the courage, resilience, and diverse contributions of eleven heroes who shaped our nation’s fight for independence.”
The films were produced by Actors’ Theater of South Carolina’s Moving Images Group to explore lost heroes and help Americans discover the Revolutionary War era in our state. Screenings are Sunday, January 5th and Saturday January 18th at the Carolina Theater.
The screenings include panel discussions with the creators of the films; director , producer, and co-star, Chris Weatherhead, Executive producer and star, Clarence Felder, co-star, Michael Easler, joined by Scholars Alexia Jones Helsley and Damon L. Fordham. The panels following each screening will engage audiences on key issues of the seven years war. The actors will attend as the heroes they portray and answer questions regarding their actions in the war.
“It is a great honor for our company to be a part of this marvelous commemoration,” said Chris Weatherhead. South Carolina Humanities Scholar and panel member, Alexia Jones Helsley adds, “We need to study the transformative nature of the American Revolution in order to be good stewards of our history and freedoms going forward.”
A traveling exhibit from the South Carolina State Museum will be available during January. It reveals how significant the role South Carolina played during the American Revolution, where over 200 engagements (battles and skirmishes) took place, more than any other colony during the war. The exhibit highlights major battles in South Carolina, including the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, the Cherokee Attack, and Battle of Cowpens, as well as the role African Americans and women played in the war.
South Carolina had the second-most battles and skirmishes of any state in the Revolutionary era, but the state’s significant contributions to America’s independence are rarely recognized in the national conversation. SC250 was established to educate residents and visitors about South Carolina’s contributions during the American Revolution.
The stars of the films include nationally known actors, Clarence Felder, Chris Weatherhead, Rob Gorman, Richard Bryant, Michael Easler, Robbin Knight, Lisa Morelli, Randal Lee Jr., Myra Jones and Michelle P. Warren ( IMDB listings). Heroes explored in the award-winning docudramas are, Captain Henry Felder, Governor John Rutledge, Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox, John Featherston, John Laurens, Catherine Felder, Emily Geiger, Mary Oliver, Daniel Morgan, Peter Harris (Catawba), and Rebecca Brewton Motte.
About Actors’ Theater of South Carolina
ATSC is a professional theater and film company, offering training with a mission focus on unsung American Revolutionary War heroes from South Carolina. Their film division, Moving Images Group, has produced three docudramas exploring lost freedom fighters of the war. The projects have won numerous international film awards and are in world distribution. ATSC wishes to inspire new generations to honor the sacrifices of all who created a nation of liberty from only the dream of freedom that drove them to final victory.
About SC250
The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) was chartered by the state General Assembly to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary Era and highlight the state’s significant role in securing America’s freedom. SC250’s mission is to celebrate and promote South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution by engaging and inspiring South Carolinians and visitors through heritage tourism, rural economic impact initiatives and educational programs.
Dates/Times/Location: “All For Liberty,” Sunday, January 5th 2:00 – 4:00 pm, “Echoes of Glory: Heroes from the American Revolution,” Saturday, January 18th, 2:00 – 4:00 pm. Location: Carolina Theater, 425 North Main St., Allendale, SC 29810.
Visit https://www.allendalesc250.
For more information about Actors’ Theater of South Carolina, visit: https://www.ActorsTheaterOfSC.
