June 6, 1775 – The Regiment was authorized in the South Carolina State Troops as the 1st South Carolina Regiment. November 4, 1775 – Adopted into the Continental Army. February 1, 1779 – It was assigned to the South Carolina Brigade, an element of the Southern Department. February 11, 1780 – Consolidated with the 5th South Carolina Regiment and the consolidated unit designated as the 1st South Carolina Regiment, an element of the South Carolina Brigade, to consist of 9 companies. May 12, 1780 – Captured at Charleston by the British Army. December 11, 1782 to March 19, 1783 – Reorganized at Charleston to consist of 3 companies. May 1-14, 1783 – Furloughed at Charleston. November 15, 1783 – Unit was Disbanded.