Coastal Georgia Historical Society invites history lovers of all ages to the beautiful Golden Isles for a special Semiquincentennial experience: Revolution on the Coast: A 250th Celebration.
The main event is the First Oval Office Project of the Museum of the American Revolution, which will bring a replica of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent—the mobile command center of the Continental Army—to St. Simons Island. The project also includes other tents like common soldiers’ tents and a dining tent, as well as costumed interpreters, that will reveal the experiences of those who served and sacrificed during the war. General George Washington's original sleeping and office tent from the Revolutionary War is on permanent display at the Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia.
In addition, CGHS will provide complementary experiential programming during the weekend, such as silhouette drawing, quill writing, tricorn hat making, archaeology digs, and more. This will be the first time this special program has visited the state of Georgia, providing a wonderful opportunity to engage with the deeply significant and perennially relevant history of the American Revolution.
While week-day programming is priced per program, the First Oval Office weekend event is free. Registration and Check In is required. Register online HERE
RC250 event schedule/programs include:
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Mar 10, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
RC250: Patriot vs Loyalist - A Modern Debate
College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick Campus
Dr. Kyle Fox, Chair of the Department of Arts and Humanities and Assistant Professor of Communication, and Dr. Gregory Taylor, Associate Professor of History, will debate “Loyalist versus Patriot” ideas live on stage aided by a moderator.
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Mar 9, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
RC250: CGHS Spring Program - The Painter's Fire
St. Simons Presbyterian Church
Discover the intertwined lives of three forgotten artists: Robert Edge Pine, Prince Demah, and Patience Wright, who defied the British monarchy, armed with paint, wax, activism, and espionage.
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Mar 12, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
RC250: Black History and the Revolution in Coastal Georgia
Jointly presented by the St. Simons African American Heritage Coalition and the Coastal Georgia Historical Society, this guest speaker program by Hermina Glass-Hill highlights Black history in Georgia during the Revolution and beyond.
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Mar 11, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
RC250: Hamilton Singalong
Come ready to belt out your favorites to "Hamilton" on the big screen! Featuring the 2020 live stage recording of the game-changing Broadway musical. CGHS staff will cast the film in a new light with the story of Burr’s 1804 journey to SSI.
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Mar 14, 2026 - Mar 15, 2026
RC250: First Oval Office Project of the Museum of the American Revolution
The First Oval Office Project of the Museum of the American Revolution brings a replica of George Washington’s Revolutionary War tent—the mobile command center of the Continental Army—to SSI. Soldiers' tents, dining tent & costumed interpreters too.
