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Charles Pinckney’s role in drafting the US Constitution
The United States Constitution is a venerable document that has served the Nation since 1789 with relatively few changes. Charles...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Sep 96 min read


Sergeant William Jasper
Any recounting of the life of the man who became Sgt. William Jasper, one of the most famous heroes of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island,...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Jun 165 min read


William Moultrie – Fort Moultrie’s namesake
There are playgrounds named after him, schools named after him, counties named after him, cities named after him, a National Historical...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Jun 1014 min read


Robert Smalls and the Planter
As dawn was breaking over Charleston Harbor on the morning of May 12, 1862, sentries on the parapet of Fort Sumter saw a familiar sight,...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
May 13 min read


10 Facts: Edgar Allan Poe
In its 170-year history of defending our coast, Fort Moultrie has been the home of a number of well-known US Army officers including...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
May 15 min read


Cannon Preservation Team Kickoff
On Saturday, the Cannon Preservation Team gathered at Fort Moultrie for our first official maintenance event — and it was a great...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Apr 281 min read


Friends of Charleston National Parks Joins National Effort Urging Congress to Reauthorize Legacy Restoration Fund
Friends of Charleston National Parks Joins the National Park Foundation,National Park Friends Alliance, and 118 Park Partner...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Apr 242 min read


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

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Mar 62 min read


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

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Feb 133 min read


Fort Sumter’s Parrott Battery
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...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Jan 278 min read


Illuminating History Through Art
Charleston’s National Parks Welcomes Student Artist in Park Program L to R: Michelle Haas, Tiana Whitehead, Shelby McAllister On a cold...
Laura Strecker
Jan 154 min read


Celebrating a Banner Year: New Grants Fuel Our Mission
2024 has been a transformative year for Friends of Charleston National Parks. Thanks to the incredible support of our partners and...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Dec 26, 20242 min read


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...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Nov 13, 20247 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....

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 27, 20245 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...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 27, 20243 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...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 17, 20243 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...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 17, 20245 min read


10 Facts: Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
The Pinckney family of South Carolina contributed three important statesmen in the founding period of the United States. : They include...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 17, 20245 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...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 17, 20245 min read


10 Facts: Fort Moultrie
Fort Moultrie remains one of the most historic fortifications in the United States. Its location spans almost 250 years of history and...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 16, 20248 min read
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