Collect The Palmetto Council’s newest patch collection!!
Scouting America invites everyone to join us in learning about and celebrating the history of our state, South Carolina, where the Revolutionary War was won!
Revolutionary War Adventure Days
Join us on our designated Adventure Days which offer opportunities to learn from historians, see exhibits, watch authentic reenactments, explore the site, and complete passport questions. Or visit the Historical site on your own schedule and at your own pace
May 16th - Historic Brattonsville
Step back in time at Historic Brattonsville, where history doesn’t just come alive, it surrounds you. Wander through a preserved 18th-century village and experience live, authentic reenactments that bring the Revolutionary War to life right before your eyes. From blacksmithing to battlefield storytelling, you’ll see how people truly lived, worked, and fought for freedom on this very ground.
This is your chance to feel history, not just read about it.
Address: 1444 Brattonsville Rd, McConnells, SC 29726
Website: https://chmuseums.org/brattonsville/
RSVP Form
June 7th - Kings Mountain Military Park
Discover the site that changed everything at Kings Mountain National Military Park. Known as the “turning point of success,” this battlefield marks a decisive Patriot victory that shifted the momentum of the war.
During Adventure Day, explore authentic materials, weapons, tools, and equipment used by soldiers on the mountain. Walk the same ground, and immerse yourself in the strategy, grit, and determination that helped shape a nation.
Address: 2625 Park Rd, Blacksburg, SC 29702
Website: https://www.nps.gov/kimo/index.htm
RSVP Form
June 13th - Walnut Grove Plantation
At Walnut Grove Plantation, history becomes a hands-on experience. This beautifully preserved site offers engaging learning opportunities for all ages, where you can explore colonial life through interactive demonstrations and storytelling. This is a unique opportunity to learn about the time period through the eyes of enslaved Africans. .
Adventure Day here is perfect for curious minds—step into the daily lives of early settlers and discover how ordinary people played extraordinary roles in America’s fight for independence.
Address: 1200 Otts Shoals Rd, Roebuck, SC 29376
Website: https://www.spartanburghistory.org/sites/walnut-grove
RSVP Form
July 11th - Catawba Cultural Center
Experience a deeper, richer side of Revolutionary history at the Catawba Cultural Center. Here, you’ll encounter authentic Catawba culture, traditions, and stories that highlight the vital role the Catawba Nation played during the Revolutionary War era.
Through art, demonstrations, and cultural interpretation, Adventure Day offers a meaningful opportunity to connect with the people and perspectives that helped shape this region long before, and during the fight for independence.
Address: 1536 Tom Steven Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730
Website: https://catawbaculture.org/
RSVP Form
July 11th - Andrew Jackson State Park
Discover the roots of a future president at Andrew Jackson State Park, where Revolutionary War history meets the early life of one of America’s most influential figures. Set on the site believed to be Andrew Jackson’s boyhood home, this park offers a unique glimpse into the frontier world that shaped him during a time of conflict and change. It’s the perfect place to connect the past to the people who lived it—and to see how the Revolution helped shape the leaders of tomorrow.
Due to the close proximity (15-20 min drive), we encourage you to begin your day at Catawba Cultural Center on July 11th where you will be fully immersed into Catawba Culture, and learn about some incredible history, then end your day camping at Andrew Jackson State Park to complete a full day of adventure! Or, enjoy a nice, leisurely day at Andrew Jackson State Park on any day of your choosing!
Address: 196 Andrew Jackson Park Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720
July 26th - Cowpens National Battlefield
Stand where history was made at Cowpens National Battlefield—one of the most important Revolutionary War sites in the South. This is where a brilliant Patriot victory helped turn the tide of the war.
On Adventure Day, you can walk the actual battlefield, follow scenic trails, and experience the landscape exactly as soldiers once did. It’s not just a visit—it’s a powerful journey into the past where strategy, courage, and history come together.
Address: 4001 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341
Website: https://www.nps.gov/cowp/index.htm
RSVP Form
See the Entire Collection
How it works
Step 1: Join us at any or all of the six Revolutionary War Adventure days
Step 2: Get your passport
Obtain a physical booklet at a Revolutionary War Adventure Day or from the Palmetto Council scout shop located at 420 S. Church St Spartanburg, SC 29306 (While supplies last).
Download a digital copy here.
Step 3: Reflect on your experience
Answer the questions in the passport for each historical site.
All listed questions must be answered to qualify for that site’s patch.
Participants should retain their passport booklet for their records.
Step 4: Complete a Meaningful Community Service Project
Participants must complete a service project that gives back to their community. This can be completed individually or in a group. There is no minimum amount of hours required, but we encourage you to spend enough time to make a meaningful impact.
Service hours must be logged here.
Completion of the community service project will be recognized with the Commemorative America250 patch.
Step 5: Order Your Patches
Patches can be obtained in 3 ways:
Pick them up at each Revolutionary War Adventure Day.
Buy them at the Palmetto Council Scout Shop located at 420 S. Church St Spartanburg, SC 29306.
Order them online here. (Coming Soon!)
Complete the online form, enter the sites you have completed, and select the patch or patches you are requesting.
Online forms must be completed for patches to be processed and shipped (shipping costs may apply).
