Events
may 2, 2026
Sumter Museum Member: $20 | Public: $25
9:30AM - 2PM
Start & End at the Sumter Museum, 122. N. Washington Street, Sumter, SC 29150
Presented by Santee Wateree RTA
(Please arrive by 9:20 to ensure a 9:30 start time)
Click Event Details to get your tickets today for this exciting experience!
may 9, 2026
Free & fun for all ages.
10AM - 3PM
Sumter Museum, 122. N. Washington Street, Sumter, SC 29150
Celebrate the American Revolution with a hands-on glimpse into daily life in the Carolina Backcountry. Bring the whole family for a day of history and springtime fun!
may 15-17, 2026
Free Admission & Parking
Swan Lake Iris Gardens, 822 W. Liberty Street, Sumter, SC 29150
The main parking area is located across from the Heath Pavilion on Garden Street (located at 165 Garden Street). Overflow and bus parking is available at the Sumter County Civic Center at 700 West Liberty Street - shuttle buses will run all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday from the Civic Center to Swan Lake.June 29, 2026
Park Admission: FREE
Poinsett State Park, 6660 Poinsett Park Rd, Wedgefield, SC 29168
Step into history and adventure on a guided 3.2-mile hike along the scenic Scout and Coquina Trails. As you explore, you'll hear the compelling story of the Battle of Halfway Swamp in Rimini and the skirmish that followed at Poinsett, bringing this chapter of local history to life.Along the way, enjoy three memorable stops—the Historic Overlook Shelter, Singleton’s Grist Mill, and the Coquina Shelter—where you’ll discover the mill’s role in the American Revolution and how the Civilian Conservation Corps helped preserve these sites. Join us for a day of fresh air, storytelling, and meaningful connection to the past!Commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution at events across South Carolina.
