FOLLOW THE LIBERTY TRAIL Download this free app—a collaboration between the American Battlefield Trust and the South Carolina Battlefield Trust—to learn about South Carolina battlefields and the history that led to American victory in the Revolutionary War. a melting pot of people from all backgrounds and walks of life, who played a part in it. To Good, these people and their stories are what should motivate visitors and locals to prioritize exploring this chapter of American history in South Carolina. With so many stories— more than 200 battles and skirmishes worth— within reach, delving into Revolutionary War history in the Palmetto State might seem overwhelming. When asked for specific sites and recommendations, Good herself quips, “It would be easier to tell you where not to go!” A great place to start is the Revolutionary War Center in Camden, which tells the story of the Southern Campaign and the Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site , which depicts another significant Patriot win. Fort Fair Lawn in Moncks Corner is one of the most pristine, intact, original Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Sullivan's Island WHEN ASKED FOR SPECIFIC SITES AND RECOMMENDATIONS, GOOD HERSELF QUIPS, “IT WOULD BE EASIER TO TELL YOU WHERE NOT TO GO!” American Revolutionary War fortifications in South Carolina, if not the country, and the national park sites of Cowpens and Kings Mountain are must-sees for the impact their resulting victories had on the outcome of the entire war. Many sites also offer reenactments, like Historic Camden’s Revolutionary War Days. While visiting the Palmetto State, walk the paths that were once trekked by Patriot and Loyalist soldiers. Visit the settlements of the men, women and children who lived this immortal period of American history. So many incredible stories have been preserved, and you can discover it for yourself in South Carolina. ADOBESTOCK/ TAMAS Bringing history to Life With 35 years of service in the Marine Corps and years curating for museums, it seems fated that Kim Stacy happened upon a reenactment in Greenfield Village, Michigan, in 1982 and found a new calling. What he discovered was a tight-knit community passionate about sharing “the gospel” of the American Revolution. Passion for learning is at the heart of every project that Stacy approaches, both for furthering his own and igniting the learning of others. Now residing in Camden, Stacy spends his days researching, lecturing, portraying an 84th Highlander (among others) and putting on creative programs in hopes that by planting these seeds of learning, he will inspire the next generation of historians to pass on the flag. DiscoverSouthCarolina.com 33
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