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24th Francis Marion/Swamp Fox Symposium

Oct 16-17  24th Francis Marion/Swamp Fox Symposium: Immerse yourself in Francis Marion’s world and the Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution. “Times of Francis Marion, 1732-1795” @ FE DuBose Campus, CCTC, I-95, Exit 122, Manning, SC    www.FrancisMarionSymposium.com  It’s the 246th  Anniversary of 1780: Marion commands 2nd SC Regt. Williamsburg Militia; Mar 19, 1780 Marion, broke ankle, left Charleston; Aug 24, 1780 Marion attacks British, released prisoners; Sept 4, 1780 Blue Savannah, Marion ambushed Tories to NC; Sept 7, 1780 Kingstree, Marion’s Militia took Brit to question; Sept 28-29, 1780 Marion, attacks Col. Ball at Black Mingo; Oct 25, 1780 Marion attacks Brits, Tearcoat Swamp, Black River; Nov 7-8, 1780 Tarleton pursues from Jack’s Ck to Ox Swamp & Marion named “Swamp Fox”. Register on-line:  Early bird Discounts by Sept 16, 2026  www.francismarionsymposium.com FE DuBose Campus, CCTC: Host Swamp Fox Murals Trail: 803.478.2645

Oct 19, 1781  Revolutionary War: British surrendered at Yorktown

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Date

Oct 16 - 19 2026

Time

2:15 pm - 9:00 pm

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

  •  Thank you for your sponsorship.
  • Complete info, and Submit and  please list name company, email, phone, address with check.   We’ll reply to you by 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
  •  Include check to Francis Marion Symposium or contact us for other payment options, call for credit card use. 803.460.9626
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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

Due before Oct 3 2026

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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

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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
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  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.