Declaration of Independence Reading and Reenactment

1/2 price for South Carolina Residents with Id.

Hear the fife and drums and smell the gun powder as reenactors celebrate Independence Weekend at the home of Arthur Middleton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence.  The American Revolution period comes to life with the Second South Carolina Regiment encampment in the Plantation Stableyards.  Walk through an 18th century military camp and see how the troops lived, including cooking and musket firing demonstrations.  At 1:00 p.m. on both days, hear formal readings of the Declaration of Independence. 

Event Highlights

11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m.
Military Field Music demonstration followed by Soldiers tactical demonstration & firing of weapons

1:00 p.m.
Reading of the Declaration of Independence followed by Military Field Music demonstration

Cooking demonstration, soldier’s camp life and period military music will be conducted throughout both days. 

The following craft shops will be taking place all day: Spinner, Cooper, Potter, and Stone Cutter