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PRESS RELEASE

America’s Living History Foundation is proud to showcase the 8th Annual American Heritage Festival on Graham’s Historic Farm in Lake City on February 15-16, 2025.  This living history event celebrates the Pee Dee area’s influence in winning the American Revolution through its community support of Francis Marion and his men who staged attacks on the British in the early 1780’s, and turned the tide of the war.  The event includes Continental and British encampments; Cannon and musket firing demonstrations; Revolutionary War battle renactments; Colonial trade demonstrators, and work- shops; Historical speakers, and 18th century vendors.  Additionally, in honor of Francis Marion’s mostly Scots- Irish militia, the Men and Women’s Scots-Irish Games will be held on the farm including tabor toss, hammer throw, tug of war and more.  Celtic band, Eireann’s Call will be playing throughout the weekend, and the Palmetto Pipes and Drums Band will march on center field.  Food, beer and wine will be available under the party tent.

 

In honor of America’s leadership in winning WWII, General George Patton’s grandson will speak, and American & German encampments will be in place.  Weapons demonstrations, and WWII skirmishes will be scheduled on Saturday and Sunday. 

 

This is event will be paid for in part by the South Carolina Revolutionary War 250th  Commission, The SC Humanities, DSM, The Inn at the Crossroads, FTC, Smart Choice, and the General George Patton Foundation.

 

To find out more and to buy tickets please go to www.theamerianheritagefestival.com or look us up on Facebook

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