Events Clarendon County Area
Manning, Turbeville, Summerton, Paxville adjacent to I-95 South Carolina
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Explore Clarendon County, SC! There are many fun and exciting events to attend, and we are constantly updating our calendar with new events. Check back often to see what fun you can have! Further down the page you will find some great places to visit.
Month Of NOVEMBER 2024
Month Of DECEMber 2024
Character Word for November: Citizenship
Character Word for December: Compassion
Calendar of Events
Remember the Dates!
Dec 1 Manning Christmas Parade of Lights
Dec 6 Summerton Christmas Parade, tree, and crafts
Dec 14 Turbeville Christmas Parade
May 1, 2025 National and Clarendon Prayer Breakfast
Oct 17-18, 2025 Francis Marion Symposium “Times of Francis Marion, 1732-1795”, Manning, SC www.francismarionsymposium.com
Places to Visit
Clarendon County, Liberty Trail, Fort Watson AR
History tour apps
Tour of Historic markers and battle sites
SC Liberty Trail app
Fort Watson AR app (see below)
Clarendon County Historical Society Museum
Alcolu Preservation Society
Original “Alcolu Mill House” adjacent to Clarendon Baptist Church, Alcolu, SC
Open by appointment
Visit on Facebook
803-473-7110
Lake Marion Artisans Gallery
Swamp Fox Murals
Rev. History in Clarendon County, in Summerton, Manning, Paxville and Turbeville, SC
New 250th Mobile site to explore Murals
803-478-2645
Clarendon Archives
211 N. Brooks, Manning, SC
Sylvia Clark’s Clarendon History and more books
803-435-0328
Clarendon County, SC, presenting for the 250th anniversary celebrations,
Revolutionary War events and Swamp Fox murals, from Turbeville across the Black River to the Santee River (Lake Marion).
Walter Edgar’s Journal with Cokie Roberts:
“Founding Mothers, The Women Who Raised Our Nation“ recorded in 2004 replayed July 26, 2021.
Berkeley County Museum
Excellent Francis Marion exhibits, some using Swamp Fox Murals, in Moncks Corner, SC
Georgetown County Museum
Excellent Francis Marion exhibits and history at Georgetown, SC Georgetown County Museum advances the 250th Rev. Anniversary Preservation
120 Broad Street, Georgetown, SC 29440 phone: (843) 545-7020 EMAIL: info@georgetowncountymuseum.com
American Revolutionary Francis Marion Days Living History Encampment and Celebration of “General Francis Marion Memorial Day and Victory at Wyboo Swamp” was held at Camp Bob Cooper, Summerton, SC. February 27-28, 2015 was the best ever (and last), with about 800 participants even with cold, and held inside. To honor General Francis Marion Memorial Day, which the South Carolina Legislature designated as February 27, the Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society had sponsored General Francis Marion Days Living History and currently sponsors the Francis Marion Symposium in Manning, SC.
Miniature of General Francis Marion, lapel pin with memorial card
In the American Revolution, Francis Marion stepped forward with little but his passion for liberty and strength of intellect.
He led a force of Patriots that set the stage for the British defeat at Yorktown. Loved by his followers, respected by his enemies,
he is one of the foremost heroes of our War for Independence.
Known as the Swamp Fox for taking refuge in the forests and swamps, he is considered one of the fathers of modern guerilla warfare and is credited in the lineage of the United States Army Rangers.
Miniature of the 2nd SC Regiment Crest
In the American Revolution, Francis Marion stepped forward with little but his passion for liberty and strength of intellect.
He led a force of Patriots that set the stage for the British defeat at Yorktown. Loved by his followers, respected by his enemies,
he is one of the foremost heroes of our War for Independence. His regiment, the 2nd South Carolina, wore a crest on their leather helmets or caps.
SAR Poster Contest
- 2018-2019 NSSAR Americanism poster contest subject: The National Americanism Committee has each state society chose a topic for the poster entry for SAR contest, the SC theme is the Battle of Eutaw Springs
- 2017 SAR Americanism poster contest subject: Col. Isaac Hayne (poster for SAR contest)
- 2016 SAR Americanism poster contest subject: The Battle of Fort Sullivan
- 2015 SAR Americanism poster contest subject: George Rogers Clark or Lexington and Concord
- 2014 SAR Americanism poster contest subject: General Francis Marion:
- 10 participants from Manning Elementary and LMA in 2014
- Winner at LMA is Taylor L, a 6th grader at LMA
- Winning poster sent April 5, 2014 to the SC SAR convention from Col. Matthew Singleton Chapter SAR is by Mikalyn R winner at MES (front row, second from the left, poster below); posters are on display at the Clarendon Historical Society Museum, 102 S. Brooks St., Manning, SC
- 10 participants from Manning Elementary and LMA in 2014
The Swamp Fox Mural, “Reflections“
SE corner of Mill St and Rigby St., Manning, SC (Prints available – Sales page)
Swamp Fox Welded Sculpture
FE DuBose Campus/CCTC, Manning, 2012
Thanks to the welding students, and Axel and Mark.
4 History Wayside Markers
1st marker unveiled March 2, 2012
Ox Swamp marker, where Marion got “Swamp Fox” moniker near Pocotaligo Swamp. Ms Land, Dr. Hardee, Chairman Stewart, Mayor Nelson.
General Francis Marion in Williamsburg: Mrs. Peggy McGill created this painting of General Francis Marion in a South Carolina swamp, 2009. This print, 21″ x 35″ plus a white border, was done for the Francis Marion Trail.
Loved by his followers, respected by his enemies, Marion is one of the foremost heroes of our War for Independence. ©2009
Shop
Francis Marion lapel pin $6
Marion Liberty Crest lapel pin $6
Swamp Fox T-shirt $12
To order: call or email 803-478-2645 or gcsummers@ftc-i.net
Send check to Swamp Fox Murals Trail Society
PO Box 667, Manning, SC 29102
If you prefer to charge to a credit card, we can, call us.
Shipping and Handling will be added, Minimum order is $10 and $2 shipping and handling.
Watch past Francis Marion Symposium presentations on YouTube. (Sample from 2022. )
Thanks to Nell and the Clarendon Heart-in-Hand Quilting Club: Betty, Thomasyne, Evelyn, Cathy, Debbie, Monika and Carolyn; here’s the beautiful Murals Society quilt in Meadow Morning pattern they created. Donald Hardy won this treasure 4-28-07. Thanks for all the great support.
