Upcountry History Museum completes survey of sites in Greenville County associated with the American Revolution

In a war remembered more for battles at Bunker Hill, Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown, it was the events of the Southern Campaign that finally turned the tide for American independence. The yearslong, hard-fought Revolutionary War came to an end in 1783 and brought to these Southern states many veterans who were awarded land grants for their service in securing liberty and freedom from British rule.

In support of the Palmetto State’s efforts to commemorate its significant role in the War for Independence and with a grant from the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), the Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County, a Smithsonian Affiliate, has developed a comprehensive, annotated inventory of sites in Greenville County that are associated with the American Revolutionary era, defined as 1770-1783. Focusing on people, places, and stories, these sites offer a glimpse of the everyday people who helped turn 13 colonies into one nation. The survey includes photos and supplemental research information about historic markers, statues, and gravesites; all of which can be found at:
https://www.upcountryhistory.org/educational-resources/revolutionary-greenville-county/.

With one click, visitors can access an interactive map that highlights these locations, as well as additional stories that explore the revolutionary acts of bravery and sacrifice by ordinary people, the victories won on the fields of battle, or post-war life in the Upcountry.

“This grant opportunity allowed us to really explore overlooked stories of the American Revolution,” said Martha Wiley, Museum Collections Manager and project manager for the SC250 grant. “Although the Battle of Great Cane Brake did take place here, so did heroic adventures of women like Dicey Langston Springfield, as well as the contributions of the Native Americans who fought with both Loyalists and Patriots.”

Grants like the one supporting this comprehensive survey of Greenville County sites are offered as part of the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission’s work to highlight the incredible contributions the state made to the Independence effort. For more information on the American Revolution in South Carolina or grant opportunities, visit https://southcarolina250.com/sc250grants/

The Upcountry History Museum is located at 540 Buncombe St., in Greenville, S.C. Visit www.upcountryhistory.org or call 864-467-3100 for more information.