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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 10, 202514 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 1, 20253 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 1, 20255 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 28, 20251 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 24, 20252 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 6, 20252 min read
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