Marion's Merry Men of the Pee Dee
Focusing on the lesser-known heroes of the Revolutionary War in South Carolina
Marion’s Merry Men of the Pee Dee: A History Coloring Book is an educational initiative funded in part by the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission (SC250)
About the Project
Why Marion's Merry Men
The book highlights African American men and other underrepresented individuals who served under General Francis Marion during the American Revolutionary War, with particular emphasis on figures connected to the Pee Dee region of South Carolina.
The Men Behind Frances Marion
Who are Marion's Merry Men?
Spencer Boulton (Bolton)
Jim Capers
Adam Ivey
George Perkins (Perkis)
Jacob Perkins
Joshua Braveboy
Joseph Willis
Josiah Cockfield
Francis Marion
Who this is for
Marion's Merry Men is a resource for educators who want to reach farther.
This book
We've created this resource to be:
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Informative
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Fun
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Useful
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Engaging
Our Grantor
SC250
The Mission of South Carolina 250 is to celebrate and promote South Carolina’s role in the American Revolution by educating, engaging, and inspiring South Carolinians and visitors.