Please join us for the Lancaster County 250th Anniversary Observance as we commemorate the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with a special Liberty Bell Ceremony & Community Reading on Saturday, July 4, 2026.
The observance will honor South Carolina’s four signers of the Declaration of Independence — Thomas Lynch, Jr., Arthur Middleton, Edward Rutledge, and Thomas Heyward, Jr. — and will feature patriotic songs, community singing, and a public reading celebrating the spirit of American independence and the sacrifices made in the cause of liberty.
Saturday, July 4, 2026
11:00 AM
Lancaster County Historic Courthouse
Lancaster, SC
The United States is celebrating 250 years since the American Revolution. Lancaster County played a vital role in the war for independence. Consider visiting the Buford Battleground located at 262 Rocky River Road, Lancaster, SC 29720
Learn more: battlefields.org/learn/revolutionary-war/battles/waxhaws
Consider visiting the Battle of Hanging Rock site located at the intersection Flat Rock Rd and Beecher Horton Rd
America 250: Engaging Students with History, Media & Civil Voice
Discover classroom-ready civics resources to support teaching the America 250th Anniversary in this fast-paced virtual resource sharing session.
Palmetto Civics Project - Includes Activities on America 250
The Palmetto Civics Project is a resource-rich initiative designed to foster students’ understanding of and respect for the institutions that sustain our civic life. Our goal is simple but profound: every South Carolina graduate will leave school prepared to embrace the privileges and the responsibilities of American citizenship.
A Flag For Every Classroom
A Flag for Every Classroom: America 250 National Classroom Flag
As the nation approaches its 250th year, every classroom deserves a well-made American flag that reflects shared values and the work of American hands. Allegiance Flag Supply is supporting educators by providing classrooms with American-made American flags at no cost.
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