2025 Give Local Fundraiser

Dear Friends,

On Friday, November 14th you will have the opportunity to support The Friends of the Buford Massacre Battlefield by donating to the Give Local campaign, which is our only fund-raising campaign of the year. It is so important that you give on the 14th as the Arras Foundation (located in Lancaster) is matching, dollar for dollar, any gift that is given on that day up to a total of $1,000 per organization. The Foundation is ALSO offering two other match opportunities for up to $1000.  In honor of 2025 being the tenth year of Give Local in our community, donations made between 10:00-10:10 am and 10:00-10:10 pm will be matched. This means that your charitable gift can be doubled multiple times throughout the day!! You can support the Friends group by visiting our Give Local website to donate and learn how your donation will be spent.

 

https://www.givelocalsc.org/organizations/friends-of-the-buford-massacre-battlefield

 

While it is important to donate on the 14th at 10 am or 10 pm to obtain the maximum match from the Arras Foundation, donations of any amount on any day or time will be appreciated. Thank you in advance for your consideration to help us provide an educational experience so the memory of these fallen heroes and their supreme sacrifice is not forgotten, nor the significance of this battle denied its place in history.

Battle Reenactment Photos

By Jim Abel • July 20, 2025
June 20, 2025 A very successful reenactment of the Waxhaw's or Buford's Massacre Battle was held on June 7th at the Buford Recreation Complex. Check out photos of the weekend activities here .

Battle Reenactment

By Jim Abel • May 25, 2025
May 25, 2025 A reenactment of the battle of Buford's Massacre, a.k.a. The Waxhaws, will be held at the Buford Recreation Complex on Saturday, June 7th at 2pm. Horses and about 100 reenactors will provide an exciting reenactment of the battle. The Buford Recreation Complex is adjacent to and on the southwest side of the battlefield property. Please plan to attend this first ever reenactment by the Battlefield. Following the reenactment, a Commemoration of the Battle will be held at 3:30pm at the memorial park on the Battlefield. Please take the opportunity to pay your respects to the 83 Patriots buried in the mass grave and review some of the kiosks added in the past year. This reenactment is part of a larger weekend of events hosted by the Museum of the Waxhaws, Friends of the Buford Massacre Battlefield and the Lancaster County Parks & Recreation Dept. The flyer shown here outlines all the events. 

Liberty Trail Interpretive Kiosks

By Jim Abel • June 28, 2024
June 27, 2024 The South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust and The American Battlefield Trust have added five kiosks at the Battleground as part of the Liberty Trail, a driving trail of Revolutionary War battlefields in South Carolina. The kiosks are located just to the south of the circle drive and include the following subjects: An Ill Fated Retreat, The Chase is On, A Demand for Surrender, Defeat at Waxhaws and Wagons and Wounded. An audio presentation for each kiosk is available by using your phone to scan a QR code located on the kiosk. A mowed trail connects the kiosks. Please take the opportunity to visit the Battlefield and experience these new interpretive kiosks.

New Marker at Battlefield

By Jim Abel • June 13, 2024
6/13/2024 On Saturday May 25th, the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) unveiled a new marker at the Battlefield to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This is part of the DAR's America 250 Patriots Marker project which has already placed 17 markers in South Carolina. Unveiling was done by DAR Regents Gina Bobo and Bonnibel Moffat.

New Walkway & Kiosks

By Jim Abel • June 13, 2024
June 12, 2024 This past winter major improvements were made to the Battlefield with the addition of a brick paver walkway between the patio by the flag poles and the walkway in front of the memorials. The walkway crosses the gravel circle drive and does a great job of unifying the elements of the memorial. In addition, two brick paver walks radiate out from the main walkway and provide access to 4 new kiosks. The new kiosk subjects include:  Significant Events in the Life of the Battlefield Why we fly the Virginia Flag Commanders Combatants (We highlight 6 combatants, all Americans but two were Loyalists and 4 were Patriots) Please take the time to come to the Battlefield and enjoy these new additions.

2023 Accomodation Grant

By Jim Abel • July 21, 2023
At the June meeting of the Lancaster County Council the Friends of the Buford Massacre Battlefield were approved for an award of $15,000. The monies are provided through the Accommodation Tax Grant that are administered by Lancaster County. The grant will be used to pay for additional brick paver walkways and informational kiosks at the Buford Battlefield. When completed the walkways will provide handicap access to the grounds. The kiosks will enrich the story of the men who fought at the battle including the commanders, Colonel Abraham Buford and Lt Col. Banastre Tarleton, and the common soldiers who fought in the battle.

YouTube Video of Battlefield

By Jim Abel • January 16, 2023
Lancaster County Makes YouTube Video of Battlefield 

Timeline Added to Website

By Jim Abel • September 5, 2022
Battlefield Timeline

Walking Trails Added to the Battlefield

By Jim Abel • August 8, 2022
The South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust (SCBPT) is developing walking trails on the 51 acres of the battlefield they have preserved around the original 2 acre county park. These mowed grass trails can be easily followed as they wind through the fields and fence lines but caution is required as there are several rough and rutted areas. Tree lines have been followed, for shade, where possible. Please feel free to use these walking trails for your recreation, but be aware that there are no trail markings, they will be added in the future. But you may use the following map as your guide. A printable copy can be obtained by selecting here .

Carolina Odyssey

By Jim Abel • June 21, 2022
The Carolina Odyssey website, which highlights travel destinations in North and South Carolina, has an excellent article about the Buford's Battlefield. The article is very complimentary and includes up to date pictures. Please check it out here .