S.C. American Revolution 250 Commission Invites the Public to Florence Events

FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. (April 28, 2025)—The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) and the Florence County 250 committee invite the public to events in Florence County on May 15 and 16.
Attendees will have opportunities to visit American Revolution sites on a bus tour through Florence County, meet and greet with SC250 representatives and learn about state and county-level efforts to rediscover the Revolution.
The series of events will kick off on Thursday, May 15 with a bus tour beginning at the Florence County Museum (111 West Cheves Street, Florence, S.C. 29501). The tour runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seating is limited and is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Following the bus tour, at 5:30 p.m, attendees can meet and greet with local officials, state commissioners, local County 250 committee members at the Florence County Museum. Light refreshments will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to continue the conversation at a Dutch supper with the commission and guests at restaurants across the county.
The SC250 Commission meeting will take place on Friday, May 16 at the Francis Marion University Carter Center for Health Sciences (200 W Evans Street, Florence, S.C. 29501) with light refreshments and lunch provided. A virtual option will be available for those unable to attend in person. Discussions will include grant opportunities, events and upcoming projects.
All events, including the commission meeting, are open to the public.