Colonial Day 2025
Colonial Day is September 27, 2025 from 9am to 3pm. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Facebook event page.
Living History, Activities, and Lectures
The Powder Magazine
The Powder Magazine (1713) is the state’s oldest public building. Join educator Tina White to discuss colonial military technology. Learn more about the Powder Magazine at the link below.
Many girls (and yes, some boys!) had at least primitive needleworking skills in the colonial era. Living historian and Museum director Chelsy Proper will discuss the tangled history of needlework during the 18th century.
1pm lecture in the Interpretive Center - Canal Room
Hopsewee plantation
Hopsewee Plantation in Georgetown was the home of Thomas Lynch Jr., one of South Carolina’s Declaration of Independence signers. )Photo from 2024 Colonial Day.) Learn more about Hopsewee at the link below.
The Old Exchange Building staff and volunteers will discuss colonial trade and business, as well as their 250+ year old building. (Photo from 2023 Colonial Day.) Learn more about the Old Exchange at the link below.
Carolina Storyteller - Interpretive Center Lobby 10am-2pm
Historic Camden
Liz Canada, educator at Historic Camden, will demonstrate the art of indigo dyeing and allow visitors to participate. Learn more about Historic Camden at the link below.
The Crew of the Charles Revenge are maritime living historians of the Golden Age of Piracy and colonial era, c. 1690-1780.
2pm lecture in the Interpretive Center - Canal Room
The Horry County Museum staff and volunteers will demonstrate various colonial skills, such as gunsmithing and soapmaking. (Photo from 2023 Colonial Day.) Learn more about the Horry County Museum at the link below.
The Lynches Lake Historical Society brings Peedee colonial and Revolutionary history to the Lowcountry. Lynches Lake was frequently cited as home to many patriots in Francis Marion’s brigade. Learn more about the museum at the link below.
Historic Performance Events - Interpretive Center Canal Room, 11am performance
What did colonists eat? How did they cook it? Learn about the food of the Revolution with Heather Welch, living historian.
The Carolina Navy are a living history group who honor the history of the sailors and civilians involved with the naval organizations that defended the coasts of the Carolinas and Georgia, c. 1700-1780.
The Artillery Demonstration Team of the SC Battleground Preservation Trust will be firing muskets and cannons three times. They’ll be firing near Stony Landing House, overlooking the Cooper River.
Colonial Day isn’t just about the Patriots! Learn about the 7th Regiment of Foot, who were present in the area during the Revolution, and what life would have been like for both a soldier and a camp follower.
History Organizations and Vendors
Not pictured: author Mike Young, author Brian Eleazer, Bee Brothers Honey
Food Vendors
Located in the Museum parking lot (food trucks) and vendor area
