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A History of Courtenay Square

A HISTORY OF COURTENAY SQUARE   Firefighting in Charleston   Fires, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, and epidemics... although Charleston has faced many kinds of disasters over its long history,...

A HISTORY OF COURTENAY SQUARE   Firefighting in Charleston   Fires, earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, and epidemics... although Charleston has faced many kinds of disasters over its long history,...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • firefighting
  • fire department
  • 1698
  • 1861
  • 1877
  • 1882
  • william courtenay
  • 1886
  • 1877
  • well

Market Hall and Sheds

MARKET HALL AND SHEDS   HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A   NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK   THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA   1975  ...

MARKET HALL AND SHEDS   HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A   NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK   THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA   1975  ...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • national par...
  • 1975

Dwight T. Pitcaithley, NPS Historian

In 1776 this nation embarked on a great experiment, an experiment based on the self evident truth that "all men are created equal." It has not been a steady progression, there have been many bumps...

In 1776 this nation embarked on a great experiment, an experiment based on the self evident truth that "all men are created equal." It has not been a steady progression, there have been many bumps...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • liberty square
  • dwight pitcaithley
  • 2001

In Memory of Harold Simmons

In Memory of Harold Simmons 1921-2000   This beautiful section of the Riverwalk was made possible by the civic-minded leadership and service of our friend, Harold Simmons, to his Dockside...

In Memory of Harold Simmons 1921-2000   This beautiful section of the Riverwalk was made possible by the civic-minded leadership and service of our friend, Harold Simmons, to his Dockside...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • riverwalk
  • 1921
  • 2000

The Chehebar Family

THE LAND ON WHICH THIS BUILDING STANDS IS DEDICATED BY THE CHEHEBAR FAMILY   MARCELLE   ALBERT & JOYCE   ISAAC & MARILYN   JACK & MARILYN   JOSEPH & TERRI   RAYMOND & GISELLE   AND FAMILIES

THE LAND ON WHICH THIS BUILDING STANDS IS DEDICATED BY THE CHEHEBAR FAMILY   MARCELLE   ALBERT & JOYCE   ISAAC & MARILYN   JACK & MARILYN JOSEPH & TERRI   RAYMOND & GISELLE   AND FAMILIES

  • new york
  • brooklyn
  • gravesend
  • mcdonald avenue
  • pillar

We the People / US Constitution

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure...

We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • us constitution
  • constitution

Resolution of the First Congress Submitting Twelve Amendments to the Constitution

Congress of the United States, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Wednesday the fourth of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine THE Conventions of a number of the States,...

Congress of the United States, begun and held at the City of New-York, on Wednesday the fourth of March, one thousand seven hundred and eighty nine THE Conventions of a number of the States,...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • 1789
  • congress
  • constitution
  • bill of rights

The Washington Light Infantry

AT EVERY BOARD A VACANT CHAIR FILLS WITH QUICK TEARS SOME TENDER EYE, AND AT OUR MADDEST SPORT APPEAR THOSE WELL LOVED FORMS THAT WILL NOT DIE; WE LIFT THE GLASS, OUR HAND IS STAYED- WE JEST, A...

AT EVERY BOARD A VACANT CHAIR FILLS WITH QUICK TEARS SOME TENDER EYE, AND AT OUR MADDEST SPORT APPEAR THOSE WELL LOVED FORMS THAT WILL NOT DIE; WE LIFT THE GLASS, OUR HAND IS STAYED- WE JEST,...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • washington square
  • washington l...
  • civil war
  • 1894

Septima Poinsette Clark 1898 - 1981

Septima Poinsette Clark 1898-1987   Native Charlestonian and daughter of a former Lowcountry slave, Mrs. Septima Clark was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A graduate of Avery Normal...

Septima Poinsette Clark 1898-1987   Native Charlestonian and daughter of a former Lowcountry slave, Mrs. Septima Clark was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A graduate of Avery...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • septima clark
  • african-american
  • naacp
  • 1898
  • 1979
  • 1987

Septima Clark

I want people to see children as human beings and not think of the money it costs nor to think of the amount of time that it will take, but to think of the lives that can be developed into...

I want people to see children as human beings and not think of the money it costs nor to think of the amount of time that it will take, but to think of the lives that can be developed into...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • liberty square
  • septima clark

15-Inch Rodman

15-Inch Rodman   Designed by Thomas J. Rodman, U.S. Army Ordnance Officer, this type of cannon was the largest gun used in combat during the Civil War. These two Rodmans were brought to Fort...

15-Inch Rodman   Designed by Thomas J. Rodman, U.S. Army Ordnance Officer, this type of cannon was the largest gun used in combat during the Civil War. These two Rodmans were brought to...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • civil war
  • rodman gun
  • thomas rodman
  • fort sumter

6.4-Inch (100 Pounder) Parrott

6.4-Inch (100 Pounder) Parrott   Discovered during the excavations of Fort Sumter, these rifled guns were installed by Federal troops during the 1870's modernization program.   Maximum Range: 6800...

6.4-Inch (100 Pounder) Parrott   Discovered during the excavations of Fort Sumter, these rifled guns were installed by Federal troops during the 1870's modernization program.   Maximum Range: 6800...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • fort sumter
  • cannon
  • gun

8-Inch (200 Pounder) Parrott

8-Inch (200 Pounder) Parrott   Robert Parker Parrott designed the 6.4-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch Parrotts to serve on land or sea. These versatile rifled cannons were simple and inexpensive to...

8-Inch (200 Pounder) Parrott   Robert Parker Parrott designed the 6.4-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch Parrotts to serve on land or sea. These versatile rifled cannons were simple and inexpensive...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • cannon
  • gun
  • fort sumter
  • robert parke...

Mountain Howitzer

Mountain Howitzer   Confederates used several field pieces like this 12-pounder mountain howitzer to defend against a surprise landing by Union forces.   1865

Mountain Howitzer   Confederates used several field pieces like this 12-pounder mountain howitzer to defend against a surprise landing by Union forces.   1865

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • civil war
  • confederate
  • 1865
  • fort sumter

Fort Sumter Bombarded

FORT SUMTER BOMBARDED   Fort Sumter, 1861   Fort Sumter, 1863   The lighthouse in the distance marks the southern tip of Morris Island. In July, 1863, Union troops landed there and advanced...

FORT SUMTER BOMBARDED   Fort Sumter, 1861   Fort Sumter, 1863   The lighthouse in the distance marks the southern tip of Morris Island. In July, 1863, Union troops landed there and advanced...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • fort sumter
  • 1861
  • 1863