Charleston, SC  -- At Friends of Charleston National Parks, we support our national parks by funding critical preservation projects,...

Built in 1809, Castle Pinckney is the oldest fortification still standing in Charleston Harbor. It was an active military post until...

During the siege of Fort Sumter in the last half of the Civil War, the United States Army and Navy turned to the use of large Parrott...

Charleston’s National Parks Welcomes Student Artist in Park Program L to R: Michelle Haas, Tiana Whitehead, Shelby McAllister On a cold...

2024 has been a transformative year for Friends of Charleston National Parks. Thanks to the incredible support of our partners and...

Exploring the Evolution of American Coastal Artillery The National Park Service at Fort Moultrie offers a unique journey through the...

The National Park Service, a division of the Department of the Interior, has had a presence in the Charleston Area for over 75 years....

10 Fascinating Facts about Liberty Square in Downtown Charleston, SC Liberty Square in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, stands as a...

Morris Island Lighthouse with Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse in the distance #1: Official Name: The official name for the lighthouse on...

The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site contains a portion of the historic Snee Farm that was the plantation or country seat of...

Charles Cotesworth Pinckney is one of South Carolina’s most significant and historic figures. Born into a prominent family, Pinckney...

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...

Fort Moultrie remains one of the most historic fortifications in the United States. Its location spans more than 250 years of history and...

As many journalists might tell you, significant news rarely occurs around Christmas, when families gather to celebrate. However, in...

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, it’s important to reflect on the sacrifices made by our forefathers....

Indeed, National Parks are our “best idea”, but given competing priorities in Federal funding, they are not receiving enough money to...

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...

The Civil War was a time of transformation, not only for our country but also for warfare. Innovation was the name of the game when it...

Following the Civil War, General Quincy Gillmore of the Army Corp of Engineers had Fort Moultrie rebuilt along the lines of the original...