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Take a Tour of Fort Moultrie

Most people know South Carolina for its role in the Civil War. But this state has a treasure trove of colonial and Revolutionary sites open to the public. Many are free or nearly free.

Fort Moultrie, named for General William Moultrie (see photo), is just one example. Located on Sullivan's Island, the fort was made famous when in 1776 nine British Navy warships bombarded it for several hours and were driven off by Moultrie and his group of Patriot soldiers. The victory galvanized the Patriots just six days before the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Today the fort is a museum maintained by the National Park Service. It is open to the public year round.

The museum welcomes thousands of visitors each year. It's open from 9 am to 5 pm every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Admission is $3 for adults, $1 for seniors, and children are free. Parking is also free.

The photo is courtesy of the National Park Service at www.NPS.gov. See their website for more information.

Where to Feed the Kids

You don't have to leave the island when the family gets hungry.

If your looking for a place nearby to eat, Sullivan's Island has several great choices from casual eatery to white tablecloth dining. All are located within a block or two of each other on Middle Street.

One of our favorites is Dunleavy's Pub. They have great sandwiches, soups and burgers. Be warned, though, they don't accept credit cards. We go there every New Year's Day for the Polar Plunge (see photo).

Poe's Tavern is another great casual choice. It's named for Edgar Allen Poe, who was stationed at Fort Moultrie in the early 1800s. They have exceptional burgers and salads. This is where the beautiful people go to see and be seen. They open at 11 am, which is when you should get there if you expect to get a table.

Sullivan's Restaurant is where the locals go for fresh seafood. Our favorite is the stuffed flounder. The atmosphere is casual, and the prices are very reasonable for what you get. They accept call ahead seating, which is highly recommended in the summer months!

Finally, Atlanticville is where we usually go for Sunday brunch. They can make an eggs benedict that will make your mouth water! Dine on the porch when the weather is nice or go inside for a fancier atmosphere.

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isabella Jun 9, 2009 @ 12:56 am | delete

nice lens
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sittonbull Jun 8, 2009 @ 9:38 am | delete

Charleston is a great historic treasure and one of the gateways to the settlement of this country. I'm a Citadel grad and my daughter earned her M.B.A. there while living on Sullivan's Island. She and her husband have a vacation house on Folly Beach, so we continue to enjoy the area as often as possible. While Ft. Sumter get's most of the attention, It's great to see a lens on Ft. Moultrie, the inspiration for our state flag and our nickname, The Palmetto State.

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Mountainside-Crochet Jun 7, 2009 @ 6:30 pm | delete

I visited Fort Moultrie several years ago with a visiting military brother-in-law who is very interested in Civil War History. We really enjoyed our tour.

Nice to meet you and welcome to the South Carolina Group