June 28 is the 246th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island. Commemorate the first decisive victory over the British in the fight for independence at the place the battle took place. Relive the pivotal 1776 battle at Fort Moultrie, Saturday and Sunday, June...
Imagine, for a moment, a very different Lowcountry than the one we know. It’s the dead of summer during the Revolutionary War, and the royal assembly and royal representatives were run off last fall. There is a tense state of bitter “peace” while things are run by a...
Among the great Native American warriors are Crazy Horse, Sitting Bull and Geronimo, all of whom are associated with the United States’ western expansion and the resistance it provoked. These were figures of the Wild West and now part of America’s mythology. But...
The Sullivan’s Island Lighthouse, also commonly known as “Charleston Light” holds a unique title in Carolina Lighthouse lore as one of the most modern lighthouses in the country. The unique triangular and slim structure, which is broken up into...
Fort Moultrie Visitor Center celebrated Sullivan’s Island’s (formerly known is Moultrieville) 200th birthday (Dec. 17, 1817). The Town of Moultrieville was incorporated by S.C. State statute 200 years ago on Dec. 17, 1817, at the request...
Sullivan’s Island and the Isle of Palms have entered into an agreement with Meducare Air, giving resident’s peace of mind with county-wide membership coverage. Meducare Air is a participating provider in the AirMedCare Network (AMCN), the largest air-ambulance...
Winding through the forest between Station 16 and the beach, the nature trail on Sullivan’s Island offers a wonderful way to experience the town’s diverse scenery. The trail extends more than 650 feet and features boardwalks, benches and observation areas that take...
Imagine an elementary school perched above a beautiful beach, not unlike a sand castle. Inside, classrooms are level with the tops of the trees, children can peek into neighboring rooms through porthole-like windows, and they can touch and...
Nestled at the mouth of the Charleston Harbor and neighbor to the Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island is an inviting mix of wide beaches and water sports, history and folklore, local restaurants and shops, peace and perfect – just minutes from one of the...
Fort Sumter National Monument will mark the 241st anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island with special programs on Saturday, June 24. The fort will be open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and park entrance fees will be waived for the day. Visitors of all ages will explore the...
