SC Humanities proudly announces the launch of the “Revolutionary Perspectives” speaker series, an exciting new extension of its longstanding Speakers Bureau. Funded by the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250), this series highlights the crucial yet often-overlooked roles South Carolinians played in the American Revolutionary War. Expert historians and cultural scholars will present engaging public talks throughout the state, promoting deeper historical understanding and civic engagement.
The Revolutionary Perspectives series will feature distinguished speakers such as Dr. Elizabeth Chew, CEO of the South Carolina Historical Society; historian Tom Elmore; author Kate Salley Palmer; historian and educator Donald West; preservation advocate Aliene Shields Humphries; and historians Dr. Alice Taylor-Colbert and Fritz Hamer. Each speaker will address pivotal Revolutionary War themes, including the state’s critical contributions, local impacts, and diverse historical perspectives.
“One of SC Humanities’ longstanding program priorities is the Speakers Bureau. Through this program, some of South Carolina’s finest scholars travel throughout the state to share their interests and knowledge of the humanities and to spark discussions about human values, traditions, and cultures,” said Randy Akers, Executive Director of SC Humanities. “We’re thrilled to extend this initiative with Revolutionary Perspectives, bringing deeper insight and wider accessibility to our state’s rich Revolutionary history.”
Programs will take place statewide in partnership with museums, libraries, and community organizations. All events are free and open to the public, fostering inclusive dialogue and lifelong learning.
SC Humanities invites nonprofit groups and public agencies to host these enlightening programs. Each host organization receives $350 toward the speaker honorarium, with matching contributions required through in-kind or additional funding.
To schedule an event or learn more about Revolutionary Perspectives and SC Humanities’ Speakers Bureau, visit https://schumanities.org/projects/speakers/ or contact tjwallace@schumanities.org.
About SC Humanities
South Carolina Humanities’ mission is to enrich the cultural and intellectual lives of all South Carolinians. Established in 1973, this 501(c) 3 organization is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of community leaders from throughout the state. SC Humanities presents and/or supports literary initiatives, lectures, exhibits, festivals, publications, oral history projects, videos and other humanities-based experiences that directly or indirectly reach more than 250,000 citizens annually. SC Humanities receives funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
About SC250
The South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) was chartered by the state General Assembly to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Revolutionary Era and highlight the state’s significant role in securing America’s freedom. SC250’s mission is to celebrate and promote South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution by engaging and inspiring South Carolinians and visitors through heritage tourism, rural economic impact initiatives and educational programs.
