2020 American Heritage Festival Revolutionary War Reenactment
Celebrate history at the 5th Annual American Heritage Festival Revolutionary War Reenactment, on February 15-16, 2020, at Graham’s Historic Farm near Lake City, SC. Watch the battle reenactments, visit the camps and merchants, and celebrate our history! Attending Revolutionary War reenactor regiments include: the 2nd South Carolina Continentals, 2nd North Carolina Regiment, British Legion, 33rd Regiment of Foot – British, 3rd Continental Light Dragoons, and Kingsbury Artillery.
Come to Graham’s Historic Farm, where Francis Marion’s brigade staged attacks, brought British prisoners, and hid from Lord Tarleton. After the Battle of Tearcoat, Marion’s Regiment came to the farm with British prisoners on their way to General Harrington in Cheraw. It was also used as a staging area for attacks on Georgetown, which was under British control. See how Marion earned his legendary name the “Swamp Fox.” Enjoy the Patriot Games which includes a hatchet throwing contest, apple pendulum bayonet charge, skillet toss contest. See the British and colonial encampments. Listen to David Paul Reuwer speak on South Carolina’s revolutionary war battlefields includeing the Camden battlefield. Torch walk and Night of Lights display are on Saturday night.
The 2nd South Carolina Regiment and 3rd Continental Light Dragoons are pleased to announce our sponsorship of the American Heritage Festival Revolutionary War Reenactment.
American Heritage Festival Revolutionary War Reenactment Mini-Gallery
So, Unit Commanders: if you are pretty sure your unit is coming to the event, please register ASAP!!
About Graham’s Historic Farm
550 acres of private farm, Graham’s Historic Farm has been in the family since William Graham founded it in 1738. Original documents show that the farm actively supplied food for the Continental Army during the war, and was also used as a stop-over camp site for Patriot forces, including Francis Marion’s brigade of partisans and captured British troops. Graham’s farm played an important role in support of Patriot forces during the “dark days” of the southern campaign. The farm remains in the Graham family today. All of the period buildings have been lost to time, but the farmland itself remains in active use, and the site is largely untouched by modern intrusions.
WWII Reenactments
WWII reenactments include the H Company Parachute Infantry Regiment, C Company Parachute Infantry Regiment, The 82nd Airborne, Headquarters of the 101st Airborne, The 307th Medical Battalion, The 307th Engineer Battalion of the Allied, and Germany’s 6th Parachute Division 6 Fallschimjager.
The Military Vehicle Collectors of South Carolina (MVCSC) will be back for the second year in a row! MVCSC is an all-volunteer organization whose members share a common interest in educating the public and especially young persons about the vital role the US Armed Forces have played and continue to provide in the development of our nation and its patriotic ideals.
Admission: $15 for weekend pass
Location
Grahams Historic Farm
843 McCutcheon Rd.
Lake City, SC 29560
Party Tent:
* Food & Drink
* Face Painting
* Period Musical Entertainment
18th Century Colonial Village Features;
* Town Crier
* Colonial Traders
* Wood Working
* Blacksmith
* Musket Maker
* Skillet & Tomahawk Throwing Contests
* Evening Drum Circle (bring your drum)
* Fletcher Moon & the Culture of Beer
Guest Speakers Tent: Check speakers schedule at the event.
20th & 21st Century Military History Field: Military Vehicles Show
Saturday Schedule 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
10am-12pm Pancake Breakfest
10am, 12pm Cannon Demonstrations
12pm, 3pm Guest Speaker Presentation
11am, 1am Drill & Musket Firing Display
1pm Guest Speaker Presentation
2pm Revolutionary Battle Reenactment
5pm Drum Circle & Dance
7pm Night of Lights
Sunday Schedule 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
10am-12pm Pancake Breakfest
10am, 12pm Cannon Demonstrations
12pm, 2pm Colonial Dance
11am, 1am Guest Speaker Presentation
11am, 1am Drill & Musket Firing Display
12pm Guest Speaker Presentation
2pm Revolutionary Battle Reenactment
3pm Close
Camping
Available to the public Saturday night.
Additional $20 per person camping fee.
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next American Heritage Festival Revolutionary War Reenactment in February at Graham’s Historic Farm near Lake City, South Carolina.
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