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Holding CHARLESTON by the Bridle: Castle Pinckney and the Civil War (2024)
Finally, a great book on Castle Pinckney has been published! Holding CHARLESTON by the Bridle focuses on the history of the crescent-shaped fort, located on Shute’s Folly about a mile off Charleston’s East Battery, that precedes that of its better-known … Continue reading
Scientific Team Completes Study of Coastal Birds in Charleston Harbor, Including Castle Pinckney
The six-member scientific team that launched a study in April of coastal birds residing in and near Charleston Harbor ─ including Castle Pinckney ─ completed its field work late July. This is the second and final update since the project … Continue reading
Historical Visualization of Castle Pinckney, c. 1840s
Historical Visualization of Castle Pinckney, c. 1840s, Created and Provided Courtesy of David Murray, Salt Marsh Galleries … Continue reading
Photo of Castle Pinckney before Trees Were Removed from the Site
Many photos have been taken of Castle Pinckney over the years. This photo, taken by Rob Mikell many years ago, shows the historic fort before trees were removed from the site. If you would like to post a photo of … Continue reading
May 30, 2024 — UPDATE: Study of Eastern Brown Pelicans and American Oystercatchers at Castle Pinckney ‘Progressing on Schedule”
The four-month-long project launched in April to study coastal birds residing in and near Charleston Harbor ─ including Castle Pinckney ─ is “progressing on schedule” toward its midway point, according to Dr. Patrick Jodice, who is leading the project’s team … Continue reading
May 10, 2024 — South Carolina Commemorates Confederate Memorial Day
First Confederate National Flag, called the “Stars and Bars” South Carolina and four other states in the South commemorated Confederate Memorial Day on May 10th. While many South Carolinians will participate in events to observe the annual state holiday on … Continue reading
Apr. 21, 2024 — Scientific Team Studies Eastern Brown Pelicans and American Oystercatchers at Castle Pinckney
A team of six scientists is participating in a four-month-long project to study coastal birds residing in and near Charleston Harbor, including Eastern Brown Pelicans and American Oystercatchers at the Castle Pinckney site. The project began in April and will … Continue reading
Apr. 12, 2024 — Star-Spangled Banner Flies over Castle Pinckney to Support Baltimore after Bridge Collapse
Star-Spangled Banner or “Fort McHenry Flag” The Star-Bangled Banner flies over the historic Castle Pinckney site in Charleston Harbor thanks to two members of the Castle Pinckney Historical Preservation Society (CPHPS), who landed there by boat about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, … Continue reading
Apr. 1, 2024 — Volunteers Hoist Flag of Ukraine over Castle Pinckney after Conducting Major Cleanup at Historic Site
Flag of Ukraine A group of volunteers including SCV Fort Sumter Camp members, archaeologists and others spent Saturday, March 30, cleaning up Castle Pinckney in Charleston Harbor. Five volunteer boat captains transported the group from the Charleston waterfront to the … Continue reading