The Marlboro County Museum will host a public workshop on Monday, March 30, at 6 p.m. in Bennettsville to discuss the ongoing impact of the American Revolution. The event coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Revolution and aims to prompt discussion about how its legacy continues to influence American identity, politics, and culture.
Attendees will participate in writing exercises and are encouraged to share their stories on the Communal Pen website and with researchers. The workshop is part of a collaboration with Harper Davidson and Dr. Gina Bennett from Coker College, who are studying current perspectives on the American Revolution. Their research will help guide the conversation during the event.
The program is also connected to the Communal Pen community writing initiative, which is a partnership between The Athenaeum Press at Coastal Carolina University and the South Carolina Arts Commission.
“This workshop asks a timely and compelling question: Participants will explore how the ideals, conflicts, and aspirations of the founding era continue to shape American identity, politics, and culture. The conversation will also consider how the founding fathers might view the country’s evolution over the past two and a half centuries,” according to organizers.
The event is free but requires advance registration due to limited space. Light refreshments will be provided. For more information about Communal Pen, contact Alli Crandell at (843) 349-2947 or communalpen@coastal.edu. For details about the museum, contact Lynn McQueen at (843) 479-5624 or lmcqueen@marlborocounty.sc.gov.
