# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Unearthing Fort Rutledge
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: “Unearthing Fort Rutledge”
Dr. Joshua Catalano, Associate Professor of History, Director of the Digital History Doctoral Program, Clemson University

Tucked away on the edge of Clemson University’s campus are the remains of the Cherokee town of Esseneca and Fort Rutledge. Most people passing by the old monument near the site are unaware of the history. On August 1, 1776, a small battle occurred at Esseneca between the South Carolina militia and  British/Cherokee force. Following the skirmish, the militia destroyed the town and built Fort Rutledge. The fort played an important role in the American Revolution serving as a staging area for patriot expeditions. It also served as a mechanism of settler colonialism, further displacing the Cherokee from their home. The British "destroyed" the fort in 1780, and nature buried what was left over the centuries. This history is little remembered. In 2021, Clemson faculty and students partnered with the National Park Service and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to unearth what was left of the fort. This research led to new and unexpected discoveries that are changing our understanding of the region’s history.

Presented in person and virtually. To attend via Zoom, register via this link: https://bit.ly/4fTPXtS
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/lancaster/unearthing-fort-rutledge/200030321593535
- **Event Categories**: music, trips-adventures, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Lancaster
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 119 S. Main St, Lancaster, SC, United States, South Carolina 29720
- **lat**: 34.71949
- **long**: -80.7701
- **full address**: 119 S. Main St, Lancaster, SC, United States, South Carolina 29720

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Unearthing Fort Rutledge being held?
  - **A:** Unearthing Fort Rutledge takes place on Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 25 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 119 S. Main St, Lancaster, SC, United States, South Carolina 29720.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Unearthing Fort Rutledge?
  - **A:** Unearthing Fort Rutledge is organized by Native American Studies Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Unearthing Fort Rutledge is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Lancaster, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Unearthing Fort Rutledge sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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