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South Carolina Month of the Military Child 2023

April 03, 2023
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April is Month of the Military Child and several events are taking place in South Carolina to recognize military-connected children in our state. Established in 1986 by Caspar Weinberger, a former Defense Secretary, Month of the Military Child honors the 1.6 million young heroes in the United States who face many challenges and unique experiences as a result of their parents' service to this country. Governor Henry McMaster has declared April as Month of the Military Child in South Carolina. To view the proclamation click here. This list of public events will be updated throughout the month.

COLUMBIA

April 19, 2023

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  • Student 2 Student Training: 8:30 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Learn more and REGISTER HERE.
  • Tell Me A Story Parent/ Family Event (English and Spanish): 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Learn more and REGISTER HERE.

April 20, 2023

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  • Professional Development Day: 9:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Learn more and REGISTER HERE.
  • Community Celebration Military Kid Carnival: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Learn more and REGISTER HERE.

April 28, 2023

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  • Fort Jackson Family Fun Fair, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, the event will take place in the Solomon Center. For more information, please call (803)751-4865 ext. 4824.

CHARLESTON

April 19, 2023

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April 21, 2023

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  • Purple Up! for Military Kids, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Learn more and REGISTER HERE.

April 22, 2023

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  • Lowcountry Cook-off, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. REGISTER HERE as a vendor or BBQ team.
  • Tell Me a Story Early Reading Literacy Event, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. at Deer Park Baptist Church

BEAUFORT

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Week of April 17

  • Beaufort County School District dress up days

April 19

  • Purple Up event (parades and resources for military families)

April 21

  • 2023 Blue Angel Air Show
  • STEM Day

Kershaw County

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April 18th

  • Kershaw County Council Month of the Military Child proclamation

April 19-20th

  • Purple Up events (parades and resources for military families)

April 21

  • Kershaw County Purple Up Day

April 25th

  • City of Camden Month of the Military Child proclamation