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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


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


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: 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


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

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 11, 20243 min read


Fort Moultrie’s Lost Battery: Battery Lord
Following the Civil War, General Quincy Gillmore of the Army Corp of Engineers had Fort Moultrie rebuilt along the lines of the original...

Friends of Charleston National Parks
Oct 10, 20245 min read
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