American Revolutionary War Symposium: State of Rebellion: South Carolina’s Place in the American Revolution

– The American Revolution established The United States of America as a nation like no other. The causes, the personalities, and the relationships impact our governance, perceptions, and attitudes still today. This 1st Annual American Revolutionary War Symposium will focus on the American Revolution in South Carolina, a major, if not pivotal, site of war activities. While directed to those with an existing interest the Revolution it will capture the interest of both the novice and the expert. On Saturday, October 5, Key Note Speaker John Buchanan, author of The Road to Charleston: Nathanael Greene and the American Revolution , Dr. Andrew J. O’Shaughnessy, Vice President of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at Monticello, along with John Beakes, Mrs. Peggy Picket, Dr. Jim Piecuch, and John Allison will participate in a day long program providing insight on South Carolina and the American Revolution.