South Carolina Fourth Graders Will Visit Statehouse in 2027
Teachers can now apply to bring students to the Liberty Day event commemorating the American Revolution.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Secondary Education
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South Carolina fourth grade social studies teachers are invited to apply for the 2027 Liberty Day event, which will be held at the South Carolina Statehouse on February 19, 2027. This program will host 250 students to learn about the states extensive role during the American Revolution.
Why it matters
The event honors the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by educating young students about the more than 400 battles and skirmishes that occurred across South Carolina. Participation provides a unique, hands-on learning opportunity for local classrooms at the seat of state government.
Selected teachers may bring up to 35 students to the event, with applications due by October 2, 2026. Schools that cannot send a full class are permitted to choose participating students via an essay competition.
The players
SC250
An organization dedicated to commemorating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in South Carolina.
South Carolina Department of Education
The state agency responsible for overseeing public schools and academic standards.
NSCDA-SC
The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of South Carolina.
The details
The Liberty Day program is a collaborative effort between SC250, the South Carolina Department of Education, and the NSCDA-SC. Teachers must submit an application to secure a spot for their students at the Statehouse. For classrooms unable to attend as a single unit, the program allows for the selection of individual students through an essay-based process.
Timeline
October 2, 2026: Deadline for teacher applications.
February 19, 2027: Liberty Day event at the Statehouse.
The Home Front
This program aligns with statewide efforts to elevate historical education during the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. It reflects an ongoing trend of integrating local landmarks into state-sponsored academic programming.
If you are a parent of a fourth grader, check in with your childs social studies teacher to see if they are aware of the application process. You may also want to monitor your school district communications for any internal essay competition deadlines if a full class trip is not feasible.
The takeaway
This event provides a rare opportunity for students to engage with history at the Statehouse. Teachers should mark their calendars for the October 2, 2026, application deadline to ensure their classroom is considered for the 2027 program.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Wrhi.
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