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.
Protection & Education
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.
Our News
Stay informed of events, news, and opportunities to join in our efforts to protect the natural and cultural assets of Charleston’s National Parks.
Upcoming Event
June 6 - Jazz in the Park
“Stephen R Wise vividly re-creates the 1863 campaign in Gate of Hell, his retelling of the battle for Morris Island and the bombardment of Fort Sumter pits not only black against white and North against South but also Army against Navy. Wise contends that the significance of the campaign extends beyond its outcome, arguing that an understanding of the strategy used at Charleston is vital to understanding the very nature of the Civil War.”
Sponsored by the Friends of Charleston National Parks and the History Department of the Citadel.
Registration and Cocktails 5:30 pm. Tickets $100 ($30 tax deductible)