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Dillon County 250 Committee Hosts Evening Of Revolutionary Revelry

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Four adults stand under a pavilion, one dressed in colonial attire, with a historical American flag hanging in the background.

The Dillon County 250 Committee held an evening of Revolutionary Revelry: 250 Years Strong at the City of Dillon Festival Marketplace on Saturday, May 2nd.
This evening of revolutionary revelry commemorated 250 years of American independence and honored Dillon County’s enduring role in our nation’s founding. It was a delight. There were various posters explaining some of the roles Dillon County played in the American Revolution. A live band provided music, and there was a large spread of food. Mayor Tally McColl and Judge James Lockemy made remarks. There will be more events in the upcoming months to celebrate this milestone so be on the lookout.
More photos appear on Facebook on Dillon County News & Beyond.

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Photos by Betsy Finklea/The Dillon County News, LLC
A group of people pose under a pavilion, some in colonial costumes, with an American flag hanging above them.

A group of people pose together, some dressed in modern clothes, others in historical colonial costumes, under a pavilion with an American flag in the background.

A group of people, some in historical costumes, stand under a pavilion with a colonial American flag hanging in the background.

Man in historical colonial costume speaks at an outdoor event, with other people around him and a large American flag in the background.

A man in colonial costume speaks at an outdoor event, surrounded by people in modern and period clothing, with an American flag hanging in the background.

Several people dressed in colonial-era costumes stand under a pavilion, with one man in a blue and yellow outfit speaking, and an American flag hanging in the background.

People in historical costumes gather under a pavilion, one man in a blue and gold colonial outfit and tricorn hat speaks, others wear period dresses and accessories.

A group of people sit attentively on white chairs at an outdoor covered event, with a family tree poster visible in the background.

A man serves himself food at a buffet table, under a pavilion decorated with American flags, while other people are also getting food in the background.

People gather under a pavilion decorated with American flags, enjoying a buffet table filled with flowers, fruits, and desserts during a social event.

Man in historical costume stands at a table with fruit, cheese, pineapple, and snacks during an outdoor event with other people seated in the background.

A wooden box filled with red roses, white chrysanthemums, purple flowers, and green leaves, displayed on a table with fruit in the background.

older man and woman smiling together under a pavilion, with people and outdoor scenery in the background.

older woman and man sit together at a round table outdoors, smiling and enjoying an event under a tent.

A woman in a patterned dress selects pastries from a buffet table at an outdoor event, with musicians and an American flag visible in the background.

People gathering under a pavilion, serving food from a decorated buffet table with flowers, while a musician plays guitar in the background, and an American flag hangs overhead.

Three adults interact outdoors under a pavilion; one woman holds a plate of food, while the others engage in conversation on a sunny day.

older woman and a younger man smiling together outdoors. She holds a plate of food, both are dressed nicely, and cars and trees are visible in the background.

Two men dressed in suits stand side by side outdoors, smiling at the camera with trees, grass, and a street visible in the background.

A woman in a pink dress and a man in a suit smile together at an outdoor event, with two more people in the background.

Two men, one dressed in a historical costume, converse at a red table under a pavilion, with others in colonial attire and modern clothing in the background.

Four people smiling and posing together at an outdoor covered event, standing behind a table with food, drinks, and a lantern centerpiece.

Two people standing together outdoors, one wearing a historical costume with a white wig, and the other in casual clothing and glasses, smiling at the camera.

Three people pose together at an outdoor event, one wearing colonial attire, another in casual clothing, and the third in a suit jacket with pins.

Man in a suit speaking into a microphone outdoors, standing near musical instruments and equipment, with buildings and a fence in the background.

Man dressed in colonial-era costume passionately speaking, with hands raised. Behind him is a standee of a historical soldier with a face cutout for photos.

Older man in colonial costume stands indoors, gesturing, with a cutout of a revolutionary soldier with a face hole in the background.

Man in colonial costume gestures while standing next to a standee of a historical soldier with a cutout for the face.

A man in a suit speaks into a microphone at an outdoor event. Musical instruments and another person are visible in the background.

A man in a suit speaks into a microphone at an outdoor event, with musical instruments and buildings in the background.

older man in colonial attire speaks in front of a standee depicting a historical soldier with a cutout for a face.

Two adults pose outdoors, one in a red vest and polka dot shirt, the other in a colonial-era costume with a white wig and brown coat.

older man in colonial attire speaks indoors, with historical costume boards for people to pose behind in the background.

The Betsy Ross American flag with thirteen stars in a circle hangs under a pavilion roof.

Man in colonial-era costume speaks outdoors, standing in front of a cutout soldier display, under a shelter with brick and wooden supports.

Person wearing shiny black shoes with large gold square buckles, black socks, and black pants with rolled cuffs, standing on a textured concrete surface.

older man in a colonial costume with a tricorn hat stands in front of a faceless soldier cutout and a fence, outdoors.

Woman in a red coat sits at a table outdoors, with a blurred background of a white brick building, gate, and grassy area.

People gathered under a pavilion with colonial American flags, some sitting at tables and others standing, engaged in what appears to be a formal or commemorative event.

Three people stand outdoors near tables, looking serious. Two older adults and one younger woman are dressed warmly. There is a brick wall and tree in the background.

Family genealogy chart for Mary Elizabeth Cumbee Freitas with her ancestors’ names, a biography section, and a portrait photo of her in a golden frame.

Four adults stand outdoors, two dressed in historical colonial costumes, and two in modern clothing, with a brick building and signage in the background.

Four adults stand outdoors, two in historical colonial costumes, one in a modern suit, and one in casual clothing, with a cutout in the background.

Two men dressed in historical colonial costumes, one with a tricorn hat and velvet coat, the other with a white wig and brown coat, posing indoors.

Man wearing a white powdered wig, white shirt, cream waistcoat, and brown coat, dressed in historical or colonial-style costume outdoors.

Several people stand under a pavilion, one dressed in colonial attire, with American flags in the background, appearing to participate in a public or historical event.

A man in historical colonial costume speaks at an outdoor event, with people and musical instruments in the background, under a striped American flag.

A man in a blue and yellow historical costume speaks, surrounded by people under a pavilion with an American flag and musical instruments in the background.

A group of people wearing historical costumes converse under a pavilion, including a man in a tricorn hat and blue coat. An American flag hangs in the background.

Several adults sit attentively on white chairs at an outdoor gathering, with a family tree poster and vehicles visible in the background.

Four adults sit around a table outdoors, engaged in conversation, with drinks and a lantern on the table. Cars and greenery are visible in the background.

Four people converse at an outdoor covered event, with one woman using a walker. American flag and another attendee are visible in the background.

Four people converse under a pavilion, one woman using a walker, with an American flag above and trees and parked cars visible outside.

A wooden box centerpiece filled with red roses, white chrysanthemums, purple flowers, and greenery, displayed on a table with fruit dishes outdoors.

People gather under a pavilion labeled "Festival Marketplace," surrounded by American flags and chairs on a cloudy day, with grass and brick buildings in the background.

Man in Revolutionary War costume stands by decorated table with quill pens, open guest book, bell, and flowers at an outdoor event.

A man in historical costume stands by a table with a large open book, feather quills, flowers, and patriotic decorations at an outdoor event.

A table with a guest book, feather quill pens, American flag, bell, flower arrangement, and scroll, with people and red-covered tables in the background.

A man in historical colonial attire stands under a pavilion decorated with an early American flag, surrounded by people at an event with round tables and chairs.

Three people in business attire are standing outside under a covered area, having a conversation near white folding chairs on a cloudy day.

Three people in colonial-style costumes serve drinks at a table with bottles, glasses, and ice, during an outdoor historical reenactment event.

Two people in colonial costumes stand behind a refreshment table outdoors, featuring bottles, cups, glassware, and a large silver punch bowl.

Person in colonial-style attire stands behind a table with a large silver punch bowl, plastic cups, and glasses outdoors.

Four white napkins with a printed American flag and the text "250 years of freedom" surrounded by a red border.

Two people in colonial-style costumes serve punch from a large bowl outdoors, with cars and grass visible in the background.

Outdoor refreshment table with large drink dispensers, plastic cups, ice container, and patriotic decorations in the background.

A small drum with drumsticks and two rolled scrolls on a red cloth-covered table near a body of water.

Three adults participate in a patriotic-themed outdoor ceremony, one in historical attire, while a woman signs documents on a table decorated with quill pens and flowers.

Poster titled "Osborne Lane Likeable Warrior" with historical text and a framed painting of a colonial-era man with a sword in the woods.

People gathered under a pavilion decorated with colonial American flags, sitting and standing around tables, enjoying food and conversation at a community event.

A vintage lantern sits on a red table, flanked by two scrolls. Brick wall and outdoor grass are visible in the background.

Four people sit at a round table under a pavilion, drinking and eating at an outdoor event with white tablecloths and decorations.

People attending an indoor event with American flags hanging overhead, various attendees are talking, eating, and sitting at tables under a pavilion.

People gather under a pavilion decorated with American flags, sitting and standing around tables, enjoying food and conversation during an outdoor event.

Two women with glasses sit at an outdoor table with white chairs, enjoying food and conversation, with greenery and buildings visible in the background.

Buffet table with various appetizers and snacks, decorated with a floral arrangement, outdoors under a pavilion with people serving themselves. Brick buildings and parked cars in the background.

A man's face in a cutout board of a Revolutionary War soldier, wearing a uniform and holding a musket.

A buffet table with assorted cheeses, meats, fresh fruit, Caprese salad, dip, crackers, and flowers, arranged for a festive gathering.

A buffet table with pasta salad, fresh fruits, cured meats, vegetables, dips, and a decorative lamp, set outdoors with greenery in the background.

Charcuterie board with cheeses, berries, dragon fruit, kiwi, and salami, set in front of a vibrant flower arrangement with red roses, white daisies, and purple flowers.

A table with assorted appetizers including grapes, cheeses, crackers, vegetables, dips, and rolled meat snacks, set for an outdoor event with white tablecloths.

Plates of cookies and a tiered tray with mini cupcakes decorated with red, white, and blue frosting are set on a table outdoors.

Poster about representation of enslaved people during the American Revolution, discussing minimal documentation and efforts to honor their lives; located in Dillon County, South Carolina.

People serve themselves food at a buffet table adorned with flowers under a pavilion decorated with American flags.

Exhibit sign titled "Wardrobe of the Enslaved," describes clothing conditions for enslaved people, with images of a woman and a man in period dress, outdoors near grass and trees.

People serve themselves food from a buffet table with flowers, under American flags at a social gathering, while musicians play in the background.

People dressed in historical costumes stand around a table with glasses, engaging in conversation at an outdoor event with informational displays in the background.

Two adults in colonial-era costumes stand under a pavilion with a historical American flag and people in period attire in the background.

A man and woman dressed in colonial-era costumes stand under a pavilion, smiling for the camera at a historical reenactment event.

Two people in colonial-era costumes pose under a pavilion with a Betsy Ross American flag, during a historical reenactment event.

Six people sit around a round table outdoors, engaged in conversation, with food and drinks on a white tablecloth, and buildings visible in the background.

elderly man in a navy blazer stands at a table with a lantern, under an American flag, with two people conversing in the background outdoors.

Three adults stand around a red table outdoors, eating and talking at a casual event, with buildings and trees in the background.

People gather at an outdoor event, one dressed in colonial attire, others in modern clothes, standing near red and black tables, under a pavilion with an American flag.

Three adults socialize at an outdoor covered event; two stand talking while one writes at a tall table with a lantern and historical display.

People dressed in semi-formal and period attire converse and laugh at an outdoor covered event with tables and guests in the background.

elderly man stands at a red table with a lantern, scrolls, and a drink, while other people converse in an outdoor pavilion setting.

A man in historical costume and a woman in a pink dress smile at a social event with people and an American flag in the background.

People mingling under a pavilion decorated with a historical American flag, dressed in a mix of modern and colonial-style clothing, during a daytime outdoor event.

Smiling woman in a pink dress holding a drink stands next to an older man in a black jacket at an outdoor event.

People gather under a pavilion, selecting food from a decorated table with fruit, cheese, and flowers, during a daytime outdoor event.

Four people sit around a round table outdoors, eating and conversing, with plates of food, drinks, and a decorative lantern on the table.

Elderly woman in a lavender shawl holding a cup, talking to another woman at an outdoor gathering with live music in the background.

Woman in a red coat holding a smartphone stands near a table with food and drink at an outdoor event, another woman sits in the background.

Three adults sit at a round table outdoors, eating and talking. The table is covered with a white cloth and has a decorative centerpiece and coffee pot.

A vintage lantern and a rolled parchment sit on a red tablecloth, with grass visible in the background.

People gathered under a pavilion with a historic American flag above, standing around a red table with drinks and a lantern, American flags in background.

Three women stand at a buffet table outdoors, selecting food. One is dressed in historical attire, another in a red vest, and the third in a pink dress.

Group of people under a pavilion with a historical U.S. flag hanging above a red table featuring a lantern and scrolls, during an outdoor gathering.

Two men in historical costumes serve themselves food at a decorated table with flowers, under American flags in an outdoor setting.

Smiling elderly woman with gray hair and glasses stands at a table with pastries, holding a drink, at an outdoor social gathering under a pavilion.

People gathered at an outdoor event under a pavilion, chatting around tables with drinks and decorations. An American flag hangs above.

Smiling man in a plaid blazer and woman in a pink dress stand together outdoors by a table with drinks and a lantern.

Mini cupcakes with red, white, and blue frosting arranged on a silver tray, resembling the American flag, with other desserts visible in the background.

Two mannequins in historical attire stand by a round table with feathers and papers, set outdoors under a sheltered pavilion with buildings in the background.

People in colonial costumes at a food table with fruit, flowers, and American flags, under a pavilion during an outdoor event.

A jazz band performs under a pavilion, with musicians playing saxophone, electric guitar, bass, and drums. Outdoor setting with buildings in the background.

Two women sitting at a table outdoors, one in a sequined shawl and the other in a colorful jacket, engaged in conversation at an event.

A man in a plaid blazer plays saxophone outdoors while a drummer plays in the background, with a brick building visible behind them.

A man in a black suit plays an electric guitar near a microphone, performing outside under a covered patio.

A person in a navy polo shirt plays a drum set outdoors, with a fence and brick building in the background.

Man with glasses playing a blue electric bass guitar, seated outdoors, using a tablet mounted on a stand, with storage boxes stacked behind him.

A man with a beard in a plaid jacket plays a gold saxophone outdoors, focused on the music.

People gathered at an outdoor event under a pavilion with American flags, sitting and standing around tables covered with white cloths, engaged in conversation.

Smiling woman in a white coat sits at a table during an outdoor social event, with people mingling and talking in the background.

A jazz band plays under a pavilion with drums, saxophone, guitar, and bass. An American flag hangs above. Buildings are visible in the background.

Historical sign about Jesse Barfield, Tory leader during the Revolutionary War, with text describing his actions and legacy, and a framed illustration of a soldier.

People gather at a covered outdoor event with food tables, colonial-era costumes, and American flags with 13 stars hanging from the ceiling.

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