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Laurens County Museum

check out the fascinating exhibits about the countys rich past.

Poster Competition

What was Laurens County like during the Revolutionary War?

Design an 8.5 × 11-inch poster showing what Laurens County might have looked like during the American Revolutionary War. Use your imagination to draw scenes, symbols, and people from that time, making it colorful and interesting. The deadline for submissions is September 15, 2024. Please scroll down to submit your poster or mail it to PO Box 248, Laurens, SC 29360.

Prizes

$100 prize to 1st place k-4, $50 prize to 2nd place

$100 prize to 1st place 5-8, $50 prize to 2nd place

$100 prize to 1st place 9-12, $50 prize to 2nd place

*Must be a student in Laurens County (Public, Private, and Homeschool)

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Resources

Visit this SC state park and learn about the events that took place at this historic site during the American Revolution.

Battle of Musgrove Mill

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William Lee, an enslaved African-American, served as a personal assistant to George Washington throughout the American Revolutionary War.

William Lee

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Learn about what life was like for women during the American Revolution.

Women

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Located in Gray Court the Culberston Backcounty Settlement is home to buildings that date back to 1775.

Culberston Backcounty Settlement

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The South Carolina 250 Commission is dedicated to commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution .

SC 250 Commission

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Visit the American Battlefield Trust to learn about the battles that took place during the Revolutionary War.

American Battlefield Trust

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When voluntary enlistments were low later in the war, many states offered freedom to enslaved people, but only if they fought on the Continental side.

Black Soldiers of the Revolutionary War

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Learn about a battle on Christmas day that resulted in an American Victory. This took place in Clinton, SC.

Hammond's Store

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Laurens County Museum

check out the fascinating exhibits about the countys rich past.

Poster Competition

Prizes

$100 prize to 1st place k-4, $50 prize to 2nd place

$100 prize to 1st place 5-8, $50 prize to 2nd place

$100 prize to 1st place 9-12, $50 prize to 2nd place

*Must be a student in Laurens County (Public, Private, and Homeschool)

Resources

Sumbit Poster