Swamp Fox Murals | Francis Marion Trail | Revolutionary War, Southern Campaigns | Clarendon County, SC

1781 Patriots, led by Francis Marion and Henry Lee, captured the British post known as Fort Motte

May 6-12, 1781  Patriots, led by Francis Marion and Henry Lee, captured the British post known as Fort Motte (at Rebecca Motte’s Mount Joseph plantation)

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May 06 - 12 2026

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The Francis Marion Symposium, The 24th Oct 16-17, 2026

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  • E-mail:  gcsummers@ftc-i.net , use Marion as the subject.
  • Mail: Francis Marion Symposium/Swamp Fox Murals Trail
    PO Box 667, Manning, SC 29102
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“Explore the Southern Campaigns and the Times of Francis Marion, 1732-1795”
Francis Marion Symposium: 
                      Friday, October 16, 2026 and Saturday, October 17, 2026  including lectures, lunch and two Evening in Revolutionary War History Dinner Theaters.

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Call: 803-460-9626 or Email: gcsummers@ftc-i.net

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The Francis Marion Symposium, The 24th Oct 16-17, 2026

“Explore the Southern Campaigns and the Times of Francis Marion, 1732-1795”
Francis Marion Symposium: 
      Friday, October 16, 2026 and Saturday, October 17, 2026 including lectures, lunch and two Evening in Revolutionary War History Dinner Theaters.

Due before Oct 3 2026

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  • Come to Manning, SC and participate.   
  • Check in Friday around 2 PM at FE DuBose Campus, CCTC, Manning, SC.
  • Lectures, lunch & 2 dinner theaters: Price $115 ($215 / couple) with a check by Oct 3.
  • Early bird $100 ($185 /couple) with a check by Sept 16 
  • Or fill in this form, submit & Register with cc online with Eventbrite:
  • Dress comfortably or history attire is appropriate.
  • Approximate times: 
     Friday Oct 16, 2026: 2 PM – 9 PM and Saturday Oct 17, 2026: 9 AM – 9 PM

Complete the form to the left, then ‘Submit’,

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  • or E-mail:  gcsummers@ftc-i.net , use Marion as the subject.
  • Mail: Francis Marion Symposium/Swamp Fox Murals Trail
    PO Box 667, Manning, SC 29102
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Francis Marion Symposium, The 24th: Oct 16-17, 2026

The prime topic area’s focus is on Marion, explanations of the engagements, the war in South Carolina, the Southern Campaigns, “The Times of Francis Marion, 1732-1795”. Gen. Francis Marion played a major role in the American Revolution.  Many of these engagements took place in the Clarendon County area.  

Proposals Due before August 1, 2026

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Directions:

  • Proposals are for 2026.
  • In less than two pages, please provide us with information about your qualifications on the topic and your presentation experience.
  • Please send a title and topic summary of your proposal and teaser to attract attention.
  • Resumes accepted and encouraged;
  • We need your short bio and your photo for the attendees.

Complete the form to the left, and attachments, with Submit (if not working, so please email ), it will come to Summers (we’ll reply to you) or copy & send your Proposal via mail or email:

  • E-mail:  gcsummers@ftc-i.net , use Marion as the subject.
  • Mail: Francis Marion Symposium/Swamp Fox Murals Trail
    PO Box 667, Manning, SC 29102

Latest Info & Details at www.francismarionsymposium.com
Symposium Site: DuBose Campus, Central Carolina Technical College, I-95, Exit 122, ½ mile East on US 521, 3351 Sumter Hwy., Manning, SC 29102           

 2026 Important Dates for 24th FM Symposium:

  • August  1: Proposal Topics due        
  • September 1 or before:  Notifications about status of proposals        
  • September 4: Presentation Outline Due
  • Thank you
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 Of course, When sending this proposal, you accept all responsibility & liability for your own health, this is your agreement of ASSUMPTION OF RISK  & WAIVER OF LIABILITY.

  By completing this form for a presentation proposal, you are agreeing to your presentation being videoed for Francis Marion Symposium & SC 250th.  Thank you for this agreement.