USCB Joins Beaufort County in Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
The University of South Carolina Beaufort is proud to participate in Beaufort County’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
Throughout 2026, communities across the country including Beaufort County and USCB are celebrating America’s Semiquincentennial with programs that encourage civic engagement, historical understanding and appreciation for the enduring principles of liberty and self-government.
Community Events
USCB invites the public to experience history brought to life through conversation, storytelling and performance.
Bluffton Campus – Brunch with Ben Franklin
June 29, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
USCB Campus Center (adjacent to Chick-fil-A)
1 University Blvd., Bluffton, SC
Cost: $40 Register
Enjoy brunch and conversation with Benjamin Franklin as portrayed by GregRobin Smith.
You will learn about Franklin’s life, wit and contributions to the founding of the
United States in an informal setting.
Hilton Head Island Campus – Tea, Coffee & Conversation with Ben Franklin
June 30, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
USCB Hilton Head Island Campus
1 Sand Shark Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC
Cost: $30 Register
Join Benjamin Franklin for tea, coffee and lively discussion about the ideals and events that helped shape a new nation. This engaging program offers a unique opportunity to interact with one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers.
Beaufort Campus – Mainstage Chautauqua Performance
July 1, 2026 | 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
USCB Center for the Arts
Beaufort, SC
Cost: Free Register
Experience a captivating mainstage Chautauqua performance featuring Benjamin Franklin,
portrayed by national actor GregRobin Smith. Through first-person interpretation and
audience interaction, this immersive presentation will bring Franklin’s remarkable
life and the spirit of the American Revolution to the stage.
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CW 06/18/2026