In 2026, America celebrates its 250th birthday, an historic milestone that marks two and a half centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This nationwide commemoration honors the courage, sacrifice, and vision of those who fought for liberty and helped establish the United States of America.
As part of the nation’s celebrations, a fleet of six mobile museums, known as the “Freedom Trucks,” is traveling throughout the country, bringing the powerful story of American independence to students, families and citizens. We are thrilled to announce that one of these special trucks will stop at Batesburg-Leesville High School on March 2nd and March 3rd. Our district is one of only three stops in the state of South Carolina and we are especially honored to be the first stop in South Carolina before the truck continues its journey west to Arizona.
Event Details
Location:
Batesburg-Leesville High School
600 Summerland Avenue
Batesburg-Leesville, SC 29006
The truck will be stationed in the student parking lot area that serves the Fine Arts Center and the new gymnasium.
Public Viewing Hours:
March 2nd & March 3rd
3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The exhibit is closed to the general public except during these hours.
Designed to engage visitors of all ages, the exhibit brings to life the powerful story of how thirteen colonies declared independence, overcame the world’s most powerful empire, and secured American sovereignty 250 years ago. Interactive features including an “Are You a Loyalist or Patriot?” quiz, a kiosk where guests can digitally add their names to the Declaration of Independence, and a display honoring 50 American heroes invite participants to connect personally with history while celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments made possible over the past two and a half centuries.
Freedom Truck Mobile Museums were created in partnership with PragerU and Hillsdale College and made possible by The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).