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Charleston, SC, will celebrate Carolina Day this weekend, honoring the 249th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island. Events include a family festival at Fort Moultrie, featuring historical reenactments, demonstrations, and activities for all ages. The festivities culminate in a baseball game and a spectacular drone light show, celebrating the state’s pivotal role in the American Revolution and commemorating the bravery of South Carolina patriots.
Charleston, South Carolina
Celebrations for Carolina Day, honoring the Battle of Sullivan’s Island, will take place across South Carolina this weekend, marking the 249th anniversary of the pivotal event. The Battle of Sullivan’s Island, which occurred on June 28, 1776, is recognized as the first major naval victory of the American Revolution.
The observance in Charleston will kick off with events hosted by the Palmetto Society. A central feature of the commemoration will be a free family festival at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island, which will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on June 28. Attendees can expect a full day of activities, including musket and artillery demonstrations, colonial games, and the opportunity to experience indigo-dyeing and participate in authors’ talks.
Significant moments during the festival include a flag-raising ceremony set for 10 a.m. and a reenactment of Sgt. William Jasper’s flag rescue at 3 p.m.. The celebrations will conclude with a Charleston RiverDogs baseball game against the Lynchburg Hillcats at Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park. Revolutionary War interpreters will engage with spectators during the game, fire ceremonial cannons, and lead colonial children’s games throughout the event. Fans will also be treated to a spectacular 250-drone light show featuring Revolutionary imagery, scheduled for after the game’s final out.
This year’s Carolina Day honors a critical chapter in South Carolina’s history, where nearly a third of all battles during the American Revolution took place. The Battle of Sullivan’s Island was marked by the bravery of South Carolina patriots who defended a fort constructed from palmetto logs against a British fleet. Despite the fort being unfinished and armed with just 31 cannons, the patriots successfully repelled nine British vessels, inflicting over 200 casualties while suffering only 40 themselves.
Following this significant victory, the Royal Navy withdrew, and the fort was renamed Fort Moultrie in honor of its commander, Colonel William Moultrie. Today, the site of this historic battle is preserved as part of the Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, allowing visitors to reflect on the bravery and sacrifices made during the fight for independence.
The celebrations for Carolina Day serve as a reminder of South Carolina’s vital role in American history and the ongoing legacy of the Revolutionary War. Through a festive atmosphere filled with educational and engaging activities, Charlestonians and visitors alike can honor the heroism of the patriots who fought for freedom.
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- Charleston City Paper: Carolina Day
- Wikipedia: Carolina Day
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- Google Search: Charleston Carolina Day
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- WSAZ: Charleston Regatta
- Encyclopedia Britannica: American Revolution
- Charleston City Paper: Events
- Google News: Charleston Events
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