Palmetto Palm Logs
The Original Building
A Waterway Fort
The original Palmetto log fort was begun in 1776 and only partially completed when attacked by a squadron of British warships. Col. William Moultrie and his men staved off the assault in the Battle of Sullivan's Island. The current structure was completed in 1809. Union soldiers abandoned the fort in December 1860 for the stronger Fort Sumter. Following the surrender of Fort Sumter, Confederate forces fortified Moultrie as one of a string of batteries and forts protecting Charleston's harbor. In February 1865, Confederates evacuated the city leaving the fort behind, hidden under a band of sand that protected its walls from federal shells. The interior of the fort has been restored to reflect the story of American seacoast defense through World War II, and a visitor center is located near the fort. The National Park Service administers the fort.
I loved your little history lesson. This is just the kind of place I would like to visit.
ReplyDeleteI hope the National Park Service continues to be able to operate and preserve sites like this despite budget cuts.
ReplyDeleteI had to look up Palmetto Tree. Seems it is a type of Palm and is the state tree of South Carolina. Now I do remember seeing it on their license plates. Sounds like the tree was used to help to protect them...along with those bit guns!
ReplyDeleteA significant event in America's history Kate, would have been an interesting visit.
ReplyDeleteWell, that's all interesting. I thought those canon looked too good and must have been restored.
ReplyDeleteNice series of pics along with a short history as well. Just enough material to whet my appetite to research a little deeper!
ReplyDeletei like that big old wagon wheel. must have been tough to transport those huge things back then.
ReplyDeleteIt's been there since the beginning!
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting to read that cannon were hauled around during the Revolutionary War in areas where there weren't roads. Can you imagine what it must have taken to haul those monsters around the backwoods?
ReplyDeleteThat blue sky as a back drop really adds to these photos. Nice reading a little of American History!
ReplyDeleteI could have used this at work today!
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