SC, USA
Fort Moultrie State Park Visitor Center
Landmark
The NPS visitor center adjacent to Fort Moultrie, which houses exhibits on the 1776 battle, the fort's subsequent history, and the role of Sullivan's Island in South Carolina's coastal defense. The center includes a detailed explanation of how palmetto log construction contributed to the American victory.
Visiting Today
Address
1214 Middle St, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
Connected Events
Apr 1776
Jun 1776
British Fleet Arrives Off Charleston
Colonel William Moultrie, Commodore Sir Peter Parker, General Henry Clinton
Jun 1776
Battle of Fort Sullivan (Fort Moultrie)
Colonel William Moultrie, Commodore Sir Peter Parker, General Henry Clinton
Jun 1776
Sergeant Jasper Recovers the Flag
Sergeant William Jasper, John Rutledge
Jul 1776
Sep 1776
Fort Renamed Fort Moultrie
Colonel William Moultrie
Oct 1779
Jasper Killed at Savannah
Sergeant William Jasper
May 1780
Fort Moultrie Falls to the British
Colonel William Moultrie, General Henry Clinton
Dec 1782
British Evacuate Fort Moultrie
Colonel William Moultrie