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A Blast from the Past: What Else Will the Ocean Uncover?

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Panama mount, a circa-World War II coastal defense battery designed to be outfitted with 155-mm artillery guns. Photo by Margaret Burns.

Our story on the Panama mount uncovered near Fort Moultrie by the waves spawned by Hurricane Florence drew lots of attention from our readers. It seems as though the relics of the past, as well as the area’s long history as a major port and ships that have been sunk in battle and storms stir the imagination of Lowcountry residents. The story’s post on Mount Pleasant Magazine’s … [Read more...] about A Blast from the Past: What Else Will the Ocean Uncover?

History Unearthed: Hurricane Tides Reveal Defense Battery

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Sullivan's Island, SC: A Panama mount that was designed to be outfitted with 155-mm artillery guns to protect the Charleston harbor and the coastline in general from attack by sea

Sullivan’s Island has another beach attraction. The relentless surge of the ocean toward shore has almost completely uncovered a circa World War II coastal defense battery, a Panama mount that was designed to be outfitted with 155-mm artillery guns to protect the Charleston harbor and the coastline in general from attack by sea. Gary Alexander, a national park ranger at Fort … [Read more...] about History Unearthed: Hurricane Tides Reveal Defense Battery

Pitt Street Bridge: A Connection To the Past

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Pitt Street Bridge Sullivan's Island, SC

The narrow strip of land that extends into the marsh at the end of Pitt Street in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant provides breathtaking views of the beauty of the Lowcountry and gives locals and visitors the opportunity to engage in a variety of outdoor activities, from walking and running to fishing and bird-watching. But beyond its current use as a recreation destination, … [Read more...] about Pitt Street Bridge: A Connection To the Past

Remembering the Saturday Night Skating Rink: “A Place for Kids to Go”

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Rental roller skates at the skating rink

Longtime Sullivan’s Island residents will fondly remember the skating rink at the island’s Community Hall. Located near today’s Island Club Fish Fry Shack, the two-story wooden building was approximately 4,000 square feet with single-story wings on either side. The federal government built it during World War II for soldiers to hold boxing tournaments. After the war, the … [Read more...] about Remembering the Saturday Night Skating Rink: “A Place for Kids to Go”

Dana Coleman’s Depiction of “Priscilla”: Bravery and Grace

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Dana Coleman stands next to a canvas gicleé of "Priscilla" on Sullivan’s Island

Throughout the centuries, we’ve looked to artists to tell our tales and capture a part of history on canvas. Immortalizing moments and citizens through paint and brush strokes, creatives are truly the keepers of the flame – illuminating the noteworthy individuals who came before. Often, artists can shine a light on dark times and pay homage to unsung heroes whose stories are … [Read more...] about Dana Coleman’s Depiction of “Priscilla”: Bravery and Grace

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