The bloodless revolution that occurred in Charles Town in 1719 had a profound impact on South Carolina history that reverberates even to this day, but the event itself has been largely forgotten; a moment of history examined by only the most dedicated scholars. The exhibit “To preserve us from utter ruine”: The Revolution of 1719 will offer visitors an understanding of the period of South Carolina history leading up to and including the end of proprietary rule in the colony and its transition to a British royal colony. The exhibit will open December 18, 2019 at the South Carolina Department of Archives and History. SC Humanities supported this program with a Major Grant.
The exhibit is open during normal operation hours of the SC Department of Archives and History, Monday through Saturday from 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM, beginning December 18, 2019 and will run through September 2020. There is no admission fee to view the exhibit.
SC Department of Archives and History, 8301 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC 29223
