Inspiring Appreciation & Support for Charleston's National Parks

As the official philanthropic partner of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, we inspire appreciation and support for Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, U.S. Coast Guard Historic District at Sullivan’s Island, including Charleston Light, and Charles Pinckney.

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Friends of Charleston National Parks

Who We Are

preserving & promoting iconic national treasures

Friends of Charleston National Parks is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of several iconic national treasures – Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island, The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, and the Charleston Light on Sullivan’s Island.

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What We Do

Inspiring appreciation and support for Charleston National Parks

As the official philanthropic partner of Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Friends of Charleston National Parks (Friends) inspires appreciation and support for the National Park Service sites located in the Charleston communities. Your generous donation supports education and preservation efforts at Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, U.S. Coast Guard Historic District at Sullivan’s Island, including Charleston Light, and Charles Pinckney. The Friends are building a broad network of philanthropic supporters dedicated to committing their financial resources to preserve and engage people in the park. The Friends and NPS work together to develop partnership projects and programs that address park priorities and have the potential to generate philanthropic support.

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Ways to Give

There are several ways to donate to the Friends of Charleston National Parks and support the organization’s efforts to preserve and promote the history of these historic sites.

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Next Event

October 19 | B.A.R.K. Rangers Halloween Event

9:00 – 12:00 PM

  • Dog Halloween costume contest
  • Adoption event with Charleston Animal Society
  • Get your pup sworn in as a B.A.R.K. Ranger

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