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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

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

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