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Photostory: Edgefield County dedication ceremony for the American Revolution Monument

Date: August 03, 2025
By Randy Pace

On Saturday August 2nd, 2025, a new American Revolution monument was unveiled in Edgefield, S.C. The Edgefield County 250 Committee for the Celebration of the American Revolution 1775-1783 were responsible for the occasion. It was a rainy, yet celebratory occasion that featured numerous speakers and performances. These performances culminated with a musket and cannon salute by “The Skunk Brigade.”

The crowd gathers on a rainy day to dedicate a new monument in Edgefield, SC Photo by Randy Pace
Mr. Bettis C. Rainsford, Sr. welcomes a litany of speakers and performances in Edgefield, SC at the dedication ceremony for the American Revolution Monument. Photo by Randy Pace
“The Skunk Brigade,” a group of American Revolution Reenactors perform in Edgefield for the monument dedication. Photo by Randy Pace
Young Edgefield locals march and play drums to start the ceremony. Photo by Randy Pace
The monument is unveiled with the help of some young Edgefield residents. Photo by Randy Pace
“The Skunk Brigade” the Musket Salute. Photo by Randy Pace
“The Skunk Brigade” fires the cannon. Photo by Randy Pace
Residents and Guests admire the new American Revolution Monument. Photo by: Randy Pace
Edgefield County 250 Committee for the Celebration of the American Revolution monument. Photo by Randy Pace
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