South Carolina American Revolution Trust

Collections That Changed The World

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For The People

SCART is on a mission to preserve, protect and promote (into perpetuity) the stories, artifacts and history of South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution. South Carolina changed the world. The Trust’s collections highlight the pivotal times, places and people that helped us win our independence and catalyze over 250 years of change.

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Our Mission

Our mission is simple. Find information, artifacts, places and stories that shaped our understanding of the American Revolution in South Carolina and preserve them. We follow a simple framework in fulfilling our mission:

Preserve

“Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.”
We’re passionate about keeping history alive through the research and efforts of historians and collectors across the state of South Carolina.

Protect

“To keep safe from harm, injury or loss.”
So much history has been lost through the passing of time. Our vision is to protect the vast trove of stories, artifacts, records and places that changed the course of America forever.

Promote

“To further the progress of something”
We believe that the stories and sacrifices of South Carolina in the American Revolution deserve to be shared with everyone.

Perpetuate

“Forever”
Through investments, collections acquisition and preservation efforts our goal is to allow these works to live on for future generations to enjoy…forever.

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Stories

Explore Stories of the American Revolution

A Battle That Changed History

The Battle of Cowpens, fought in South Carolina on January 17, 1781, is considered a decisive battle in the American Revolution, as it marked a major American victory against British regulars and is seen as a turning point in the Southern Campaign, significantly contributing to the eventual British surrender at Yorktow

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Gamecocks, Foxes and Owls

So much of our present is tied to the heroes of the American revolution. From streets, towns and buildings…the heroes of the revolution are alive and well today in the places we live, work and play including Thomas Sumter (“The Gamecock”), Francis Marion (“The Swamp Fox”), and Andrew Pickens (“The Wizard Owl”)
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Eyewitnesses to History

This incredible site features over 400 roster transcriptions and 30,000 pension applications, bounty land claims, and related records from people who fought or lived in the South during the American Revolution
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Before There Were The Carolinas

Most Americans are not aware that the original colony encompassing North and South Carolina was chartered in 1629 by English King Charles I and he named it Carolana. Discover more about the history of these two states.
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The Worst Patriot Defeat of The War

On August 16, 1780, more than 2000 British and Loyalist troops under Lt. General Lord Cornwallis met and defeated over 4,000 American troops commanded by the “Hero of Saratoga,” General Horatio Gates. The Battle of Camden was the worst Patriot defeat of the American Revolution.
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Collections That Changed The World

SCART is collecting, protecting, preserving and promoting the people, places, stories and artifacts that document South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution. Explore the untold stories that redefined America and the world.

Southern Campaigns of The American Revolution

Southern Campaigns of The American Revolution

Go Deep Into The Southern Campaigns
A life-long passion project of the late Charles Baxley, Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution contains peer-reviewed scholarly articles, books and explorations of the people, places, and events of the Southern Campaign.

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carolana

Carolana

Before there were the Carolinas, there was Carolana.
This collection allows the user to explore the people, places, timelines, artifacts and major events of interest that led to the rise of the Carolana region and its subsequent split into what we know today as North and South Carolina.

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Marker Maps

SC Marker Maps

Explore (and Visit) the places where history was made.
Body: History didn’t happen in books. It happened across our state. Explore the 550+ places across our state where history was literally made. Markers, graves, buildings and sites of the American Revolution await you.

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