Grant program supports communities in rediscovering the Revolution in South Carolina
Tega Cay-Fort Mill, SC – The Nation Ford DAR chapter is the recipient of a signage grant from the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250) to help the community rediscover its unique American Revolution history.
The Nation Ford DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) invites the public to join us for the sign unveiling at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 8th at the OLD Unity Cemetery, address is: 840 Unity St, Fort Mill, SC 29715. Closest intersection is E Summersby St.
The ceremony includes the Fort Mill High School JROTC Color Guard. The Fort Mill History Museum has graciously partnered with the Nation Ford DAR and will post biographies of these eight Patriots on their website.
The $4650. grant allowed for the creation and installation of an interpretive sign placement at Old Unity Cemetery where at least eight Revolutionary War Patriots were buried. In honor of the 250th anniversary milestones of the Revolutionary era, SC250 awards grants to organizations in all of South Carolina’s 46 counties to support education and cultural tourism initiatives in every corner of the state.
“We are grateful for the privilege to honor our local Revolutionary War Patriots buried at Old Unity Cemetery”, said Caitlin Howard, Nation Ford DAR Regent. For more information about Nation Ford DAR, visit: https://www.scdar.org/nationford
South Carolina had the second-most battles and skirmishes of any state in the Revolutionary era, but the state’s significant contributions to America’s independence are rarely recognized in the national conversation. SC250 was established to educate residents and visitors about South Carolina’s contributions during the American Revolution.
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
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