Friends of Charleston National Parks
A Walk Through Time: The Guns of Fort Moultrie
Exploring the Evolution of American Coastal Artillery The National Park Service at Fort Moultrie offers a unique journey through the...
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C. Russell Horres, PhD
Oct 275 min read
When did the Charleston National Parks become part of the National Park Service?
The National Park Service, a division of the Department of the Interior, has had a presence in the Charleston Area for over 75 years....
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Jim Morgan
Oct 275 min read
The Story of Fort Moultrie
The current Fort Moultrie, opened in December, 1809, is the third fort on the same site to bear Col. William Moultrie’s name. Reflecting...
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Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 273 min read
10 Facts about Liberty Square in Charleston
10 Fascinating Facts about Liberty Square in Downtown Charleston, SC Liberty Square in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, stands as a...
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Leigh Handal
Oct 245 min read
Learn why Charles Pinckney is known as the Forgotten Founder
Discover the Life of Charles Pinckney, Revolutionary War Hero, Politician, and Contributor to the U.S. Constitution at His Iconic Snee...
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Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 173 min read
10 Facts: The Charleston Light
Morris Island Lighthouse with Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse in the distance #1: Official Name: The official name for the lighthouse on...
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Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 175 min read
10 Facts: The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site at Snee Farm
The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site contains a portion of the historic Snee Farm that was the plantation or country seat of...
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Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 176 min read
10 Facts: Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney is one of South Carolina’s most significant and historic figures. Born into a prominent family, Pinckney...
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Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 175 min read
10 Facts: Fort Sumter
Fort Sumter was the focal point for the opening acts of the American Civil War and became an important symbol of resistance to both the...
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Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 168 min read
10 Facts: Fort Moultrie
Fort Moultrie remains one of the most historic fortifications in the United States. Its location spans more than 250 years of history and...
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Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 113 min read
The Evacuation of Fort Moultrie
As many journalists might tell you, significant news rarely occurs around Christmas, when families gather to celebrate. However, in...
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J. Brett Bennett
Oct 1117 min read
Tremendous Sacrifices for Our Freedoms
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, it’s important to reflect on the sacrifices made by our forefathers....
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C. Russell Horres, PhD
Oct 112 min read
Perspectives of a Charleston National Parks Volunteer
Indeed, National Parks are our “best idea”, but given competing priorities in Federal funding, they are not receiving enough money to...
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Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 111 min read
Ratification Day
Ratification Day, celebrated annually on January 14, commemorates a pivotal moment in American history when the Continental Congress...
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Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 112 min read
Charleston’s Great Ornithologist
In celebration of National Bird Day on January 5, we honor Arthur Trezevant Wayne, one of Charleston’s most fascinating yet lesser-known...
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Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 112 min read
January 9, 1861: The Day the Civil War Didn’t Start
On the morning of December 21, 1860, South Carolina declared itself an independent republic, separating from the United States. U.S....
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Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 112 min read
Presidents’ Day
Congress has designated the third Monday in February as Presidents' Day, a national holiday to honor the Presidents of the United States....
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Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 112 min read
Isaac Sawyer of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry
For two years after the start of the American Civil War in April 1861, both the Union and Confederate governments refused to enlist...
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C. Russell Horres, PhD
Oct 115 min read
The Role of Enslaved African Americans in the Construction and History of Fort Sumter
Within the legacy of Fort Sumter’s iconic role in the arc of the Civil War, is a little-known fact that enslaved African Americans were...
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Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 116 min read
Women’s History Month: Rebecca Brewton Motte
Throughout history, the significant roles and contributions of women have often been overlooked compared to those of men. However, March...
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