152nd Anniversary of the Battle of Rivers Bridge

Rivers Bridge State Historic Site will commemorate the 152nd anniversary of the Civil War's Battle of Rivers Bridge fought here with a special event featuring two guest speakers. Dr. Fritz Hamer will give a talk comparing the Confederate cavalry generals, Wade Hampton and Jeb Stuart. Dr. Grahame Long will speak about the Charleston Museum's research on Battery Pringle. Snacks and drinks will be provided at the Community Building following the tour. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children. Anyone wearing a Rivers Bridge T-shirt will also be admitted free to both the tour and the program. T-shirts are available for purchase in the office.