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Discover the Fascinating History of Sullivan’s Island Marie McAden
A former staffer with The Miami Herald, Marie moved to SC in 1992. She is passionate about the outdoors, and enjoys exploring the state’s many natural treasures from the Lowcountry to the Upstate.More from Marie McAden
With a storied past dating back to the Revolutionary War, Fort Moultrie is the undisputed star attraction on Sullivan’s Island. But visitors will find other fascinating historical sites, along with an array of art offerings on this South Carolina barrier island.
Here are a few not to miss:
Fort Moultrie – Originally built from palmetto logs and sand, Fort Moultrie held strong during a June 28, 1776 attack by the British navy, saving nearby Charlestown from British occupation in the early years of the Revolutionary War. The existing brick fort was built in 1809 to serve as part of Charleston’s defenses. After South Carolina seceded from the Union in 1860, Confederate troops s