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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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
10 Facts: Charles Cotesworth Pinckney
Charles Cotesworth Pinckney is one of South Carolina’s most significant and historic figures. Born into a prominent family, Pinckney...
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...
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...
The Evacuation of Fort Moultrie
As many journalists might tell you, significant news rarely occurs around Christmas, when families gather to celebrate. However, in...
Tremendous Sacrifices for Our Freedoms
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, it’s important to reflect on the sacrifices made by our forefathers....
The Role of Enslaved African Americans in the Construction and History of Fort Sumter
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 HL Hunley
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...
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...
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