In 2026, the SCHA Annual Meeting marked the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution on March 13 and March 14 at Clemson University in Clemson, SC


Annual Meeting Theme: Seeking Liberty
Marking the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution

Keynote Speaker: Carl P. Borick, Director of the Charleston Museum
Backcountry Resistance:  South Carolina's Militia and the Fight for American Independence


2026 Annual Meeting Sponsors

The SCHA Executive Committee expresses gratitude to Clemson University, Clemson University Historic Properties, and SCHA member and Clemson University Historian, Dr. Otis Pickett, for providing generous conference support and sponsorship. Additionally, our gratitude to the  Pendleton Historic Foundation board and its president, Dr. Tim Drake, for donating space for the social and conference support. We are also grateful for our 2026 event partners USC Press and the Anderson County 250th Committee. Finally, a special thank you to the Anderson County Museum and its Director, Beverly Childs, for providing generous support to the meeting with the creation of a conference display.


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