Belton Celebrates 250!  The Belton Alliance, the City of Belton, local non-profits and SC250 are partnering together  to celebrate American’s 250th birthday with events throughout the year.  Check out the Revolutionary South Carolina…Be a Part of It in Belton! billboards in town.  All events are open to the public and are FREE.  Events currently scheduled promoting SC250 include:

• July, August & September:  The Belton Alliance in conjunction with SC250 will have four Revolutionary South Carolina billboards in Belton with a message to “Be a Part of It in Belton!” and featuring the SC250 logo and the Belton Alliance website.
• Date TBD in September or October:  The Belton Tennis Association will host a Red, White & Blue event using red balls and short courts from 6:30 to 8:00 on a date TBD.  This is a free event open to everyone.  Watch for further details.
• September 13 from 3:00 to 5:00:  The Belton Area Museum Association will host the opening exhibit of Revolution, Call to Arms.  The exhibit will open with a special exhibit celebration on Sunday, September 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the historic Belton Train Depot. The event is free and open to the public, and everyone is invited to attend.  Revolution: A Call to Arms offers visitors an opportunity to step back into the turbulent years of the American Revolution and explore the people, objects and experiences that shaped South Carolina and the nation. The exhibit features artifacts connected to our founding fathers, along with the South Carolina State Museum’s traveling exhibit, The American Revolutionary War in South Carolina.The opening celebration will offer hands-on activities for visitors of all ages. Guests can:
  • Make their own tricorn hat
  • Play children’s games popular during Revolutionary times
  • Sample patriotic foods
  • Dress in period clothing and take photographs
  • Meet a Revolutionary militiaman and hear about the hardships and experiences
  • of life as a soldier
  • Take home SC 250 commemorative swag
  • Explore the exhibit and learn more about South Carolina’s important role in the American Revolution

  Following the opening celebration, the exhibit will remain on display through December 19. Visitors may view Revolution: A Call to Arms during regular museum hours: Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon. Group tours may be arranged by contacting Executive Director Abigail Burden at 864-338-7400.

• September 26-27:  The Belton Tennis Association will  host the 40th Chick-fil-A of Anderson Hall of Fame Classic, honoring the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame located in the Belton Depot.  This year the tournament will feature the tournament’s 40th year and use patriotic color t-shirts and the SC250 logo.  The tournament will include eight top high school girls team from around the state including Belton-Honea Path, Greenville, JL Mann, TL Hanna, Daniel, Spartanburg, Chapin and Waccamaw.  Matches will be played at the Belton Tennis Center, Leda Poore Park and Belton-Honea Path High School throughout both days.
• October 1-3:  The Belton Area Museum Association will present Heritage Days at the Historic Belton Depot, featuring artisans showing their wares and skills from the 1700’s.  Visitors can experience the skills, craftsmanship and artistry of earlier generations as artisans and historical re-enactors demonstrate and recreate the work of yesteryear.
• October 3:  The City of Belton will host the annual Standpipe Festival from 11:00 to 9:00 On The Square in downtown Belton.  The Festival will feature food and craft vendors, a car show, historical tours, live music and fireworks to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary.
• October 4 at 3:00:  Anderson County will host a Bicentennial Parade in Anderson and are asking municipalities and businesses in the county to participate.  Watch for further details.
• November 11:  American Legion Post No. 51 will host a Veteran’s Day Celebration honoring our military veterans at the Veteran’s Memorial on Anderson Street.  Lieutenant Rex Alderman Rice, who was killed in action during World War II when his B52 bomber was shot down, will be the designated 2026 honoree.
• November 12 at 6:00:  The Belton Area Museum Association will present An Evening with General Andrew Pickens.  Historian Tim Drake will transport audiences back to Revolutionary-era South Carolina as he shares the story of his ancestor, General Andrew Pickens, and the trials he faced before, during and after the Revolution came to South Carolina.
• November 21 8:30 to 1:30:  The Belton Area Museum Association will host the annual BAMA Turkey Shoot at Toney Creek Plantation.  Participants will have an opportunity to compete for prizes and take home a turkey dinner.  This popular annual event offers fun for the entire family.

More details and events will be provided as they come available.  Revolutionary South Carolina…SC250…Be a Part of It in Belton!