Carolina Day 2013

Date: May 28, 2013
Contact: Bill Martin, [phone] x 11

Fort Sumter National Monument invites you to celebrate Carolina Day at Fort Moultrie with Revolutionary War era demonstrations on Friday, June 28, 2013. Living Historians will portray members of the 2^nd South Carolina Regiment including 18^th century weapons demonstrations, medical programs, children's musket drills and camp life as it was in 1776. Programs start at 10:00 AM with the final presentation at 4:00 PM.

On June 28, 1776 the 2^nd South Carolina Regiment, under the command of Colonel William Moultrie, fought a day-long battle against nine British warships. This early patriot victory was the first in the American fight for independence and prevented the British from gaining a foothold into South Carolina for another four years.This year marks the 237^th anniversary of the battle of Sullivan's Island.

 Fort Moultrie is administered by the National Park Service as a unit of Fort Sumter National Monument.Located at 1214 Middle Street, Sullivan's Island, South Carolina, the fort and visitor center are open daily from 9:00-5:00 except for New Year's, Thanksgiving and Christmas Days. The entrance fee to tour Fort Moultrie is $3.00 for adults (16-61), $1.00 for seniors (62+) or $5.00 for a family. For more information, call [phone].