Revolutionary Berkeley Day 2026
Revolutionary Berkeley Day is Saturday, February 21st from 9am to 3pm. For the most up-to-date information, visit the Facebook event page.
Living History, Activities, and Lectures
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
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.
2pm lecture in the Interpretive Center - Canal Room
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
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. Their current focus is the Navy of the American Revolution.
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.
A 1743 illustration by Francis Hayman of a game being played at the Artillery Ground in Finsbury, London, England.
"PLAY BALL" The 1776 Way: What team sports were Americans playing at the time of their independence in 1776? Visitors to Revolutionary Berkeley Day 2026 will get an opportunity to personally relive this little-known aspect of colonial history by joining in the short, informal 18th-century cricket games that American cricket player and historian Tom Melville will be conducting throughout the day. The activity is open to everyone. Absolutely no experience required!
History Organizations and Vendors
Not pictured: artist Dale Watson, author Brian Eleazer
Food Vendors
Located in the Museum parking lot (food trucks) and vendor area
