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“THE BLOODY SUMMER OF 1780”Lecture: January 14, 2025 - At the Lancaster County Historic Courthouse as a special event for the American Revolution Experience Exhibit.
Battlefield Auto and Walking Tour: January 18. 2025 - Tour begins at the Nitrolee Access Area located at 529 Catawba River Road, Great Falls, SC.
Charleston fell to the British on May 12, 1780. In quick succession they established forts at Georgetown, Camden, Ninety Six and Augusta. From these forts they issued raids and plundering missions throughout the state.
Slowly and gradually, the Patriot forces pushed back. Numerous small victories were starting to add up.
Then, disaster struck. The Battle of Camden was a debacle and Fishing Creek was a disaster two days later. This was the lowest point of South Carolina Patriot fortunes. Now, the slow and deadly path to victory had to begin all over again.
Many of these events occurred along the Catawba and Wateree River Corridor.
After a lecture on Tues, Jan 14 at 6:30 at the Historic Lancaster County Court House, 100 N. Main St, Lancaster, where these events will be discussed, we will have a battlefield walk at the sites where several of these battles occurred.
On Sat, Jan 18 at 10:00 we will met at 529 Catawba River Rd, Great Falls, SC. There we will discuss the Battles of Rocky Mount, Rocky Creek and Fishing Creek.
From there we will travel to the site of the Battles of Hanging Rock, and afterwards to the site of the Battle of the Waxhaws. The tour will end about 1:30.
Hosted by the Elizabeth Hutchinson Jackson DAR Chapter and the Lancaster County Historical Commission. Everyone is welcome to attend either one or both events.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Historic Lancaster County Courthouse, 100 N Main St, Lancaster, SC 29720-2410, United States,Lancaster, South Carolina
