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,...

There are playgrounds named after him, schools named after him, counties named after him, cities named after him, a National Historical...

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,...

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...

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 Joins the National Park Foundation,National Park Friends Alliance, and 118 Park Partner...

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...

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

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 almost 250 years of history and...

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