America 250!

Much like the Bicentennial celebration of 1976, Americans will celebrate the birth of our nation in the year 2026.

The Daughters of the American Revolution are leading the way in planning meaningful projects and events for the Semiquincentennnial.

The Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR, works closely with local organizations, musems, historical sites, history professors, and community leaders in Greenwood County to plan events and programs that celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary.

America 250: A Patriotic Tea Party Celebration

Join us for a patriotic tea party on Saturday, January 24, 2026, as we proudly kick off the America 250 celebrations!

Enjoy an afternoon filled with inspiring guest speakers, live music, and scrumptious delicacies — all served with a hot cup of tea among friends and fellow history buffs.

✨ This is a ticketed event, and seating is limited. For ticket details or additional information, please contact us at SCAuthor@gmail.com.

Looking Back: Events Leading Up to America 250

Take a look at our chapter’s previous special programs celebrating out nation's heritage in the years leading up to America's 250th birthday.

Revolutionary Times Market

As part of the America 250 celebration, the Issaqueena Chapter transformed a local farmer’s market into a colonial-themed experience in November 2023. Visitors stepped back in time to explore early American life through music, crafts, and demonstrations by blacksmiths, woodworkers, and quilters. The free community event also featured hands-on activities for children.

Revolutionary War Museum Exhibit

In fall 2023, the Issaqueena Chapter, NSDAR hosted “The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina” at the Greenwood Museum. Curated by the South Carolina State Museum, the exhibit showcased key battles and honored the vital roles of women and African Americans in the fight for independence.

Charleston Tea Party Commemoration

On December 3, 2023, the Issaqueena Chapter honored the 1773 Charleston Tea Party. Guest speakers Julie Hardaway (SCDAR) and Dr. Franklin Rausch (Lander University) shared insights on tea’s role in the Revolution and the patriots who shaped South Carolina’s fight for freedom.