America 250

New SC State Museum exhibit on South Carolina and the American Revolution to open Saturday

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – A new exhibit opening this weekend at the South Carolina State Museum (SCSM) will provide visitors an immersive way to experience South Carolina and its role in the American Revolution. The “American Battleground: South Carolina’s Revolution” exhibit honors the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The exhibition consists of several interesting artifacts, including the 2nd…

Learn what life was like in South Carolina during 1776

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – There are many places across South Carolina that played a role in the American Revolution. As part of ABC Columbia’s American 250 series, Kelly Coakley recently spent time in Historic Camden to see what life was like during the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the year that followed. Watch her story to learn…

Midlands girl hopes to help further define the American story told on the National Mall

        COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – An effort is underway to build the Women’s Suffrage National Monument on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It will be the first monument on the National Mall dedicated to women. As part of ABC Columbia’s America 250 series, Kelly Coakley talked with the person leading that effort and a Midlands fifth-grade…

America 250: Heathwood Hall student to share her ideas on adding to America’s story on the National Mall

(Heathwood Hall Student Ann Marshall Lovelace and ABC Columbia’s Kelly Coakley)   COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – As we celebrate the 250th signing of the Declaration of Independence, there are many people throughout America’s history who have helped define and shape the country.   In towns from coast to coast, there are statues and monuments dedicated to their contributions, including on…

America 250 series takes a look at the generational pull of America’s Pastime

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – ABC Columbia is celebrating America 250 with a series of stories that highlight all things American with a South Carolina touch. There are many aspects to our country’s collective story, including one that transcends generations – a love for baseball. Known as America’s Pastime, baseball is played in backyards, local ballparks and stadiums across the nation….

ABC Columbia celebrates America 250 with special series

  COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) – ABC Columbia is celebrating America 250 with a special series airing Thursdays. Starting May 28, 2026, Anchor Kelly Coakley takes viewers across the state to share South Carolina stories that are part of America’s collective story. From a baseball bat company in the Upstate and a Lexington County Rookie Ball team, to a flag manufacturer…