BATTLE OF BLACKSTOCK’S FARM
243rd Anniversary Commemoration
South Carolina Sons of the American Revolution State Event
Gen. Thomas Sumter gave Lt. Col. Banastre Tarleton his first defeat in the Revolutionary War
Date Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time 10:00 a.m. (arrive by 9:45 a.m.)
Location Blackstock Battlefield State Historic Site
568 Monument Rd, Enoree, SC 29335
(no facilities on site)
Website southcarolinaparks.com/products/10003371
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Anyone desiring to come forward to render honors or present a wreath please email smithgirz@gmail.com by Nov. 16. Include your name and the name of your chapter or society.
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Folding chair recommended.
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No facilities on site.
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In the event of bad weather this event will be cancelled.
Special Events that day
Immediately After Commemoration: Blackstock Battlefield 1 hr. seated tour & lecture by Interpretive Ranger Mark Sanford from a hill overlooking the battlefield.
4:30 to 6:30 p.m.: Ranger guided lantern hike of the undeveloped Battlefield. Like the battle in 1780, the hike begins late afternoon and ends at sunset. Everyone will be given candle lanterns to finish in the dwindling light The hike is mostly off trail over difficult and hilly terrain.
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$20/person.
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Register at: https://reserve.southcarolinaparks.com/register/blackstock-battlefield-ranger-guided-lantern-hike
General James Williams Chapter, SC SAR
Colonel James Williams Society, SC C.A.R.