Carolina Day and Beyond

 

A breeze blows a blue flag with a white crescent in the upper lefthand corner with blue skies in the background and a palmetto tree in the foreground.

Carodel Photography/ B. Marcum

What is Carolina Day?

Carolina Day is the annual commemoration of the Battle of Sullivan's Island that occurred on June 28, 1776. Fort Moultrie hosts Carolina Day events annually on the weekend closest to June 28. During this weekend, the park hosts living historians, historic weapons demonstrations, ranger programs, and other activities.

Below is a listing of Carolina Day activities and Freedom 250 commemorative events.

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Carolina Day Commemoration

Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28, 2026

This is a fee-free weekend. No site fees will apply during this event. This year marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan's Island. Living historians in period clothing will portray both Patriot and British soldiers and civilians to help visitors understand and learn about life in 1776.

Events on Saturday run from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., there will be a 6:00 p.m. Battle of Sullivan's Island talk.
On Sunday, there will be a commemoration ceremony for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan's Island from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Events and activities will resume following the ceremony until 4:00 p.m.

Historic Weapons Demonstrations

Join living historians for historic musket and artillery firing demonstrations.

Presentations by Park Rangers and Living Historians

Join a park ranger or living historian to learn more about the Battle of Sullivan's Island.

History Row

Walk up ranger and historical stations provide hands-on activities for visitors of all ages!

 

Living historians interact with visitors during Carolina Day events.

NPS Photo/N. Boyd

All Day Events 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m

History Row and Interactive Activities

Activities include:

• design a miniature fort
• make a keepsake musket cartridge & sachet
• design a regimental flag
• play colonial games
• learn how to play cricket
• flags of the revolution display

Demonstrations

• Knot Tying
• Colonial Dancing
• Brick Making
• Indigo Dyeing
• Colonial Cooking.....and more!

Check back later this spring for an updated schedule of events.

 

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Freedom 250

National Park Service Site Events

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October 2027 Saratoga National Historical Park
December 2027- June 2028 Valley Forge National Historical Park
September-October 2030 Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
October 2030 Kings Mountain National Military Park
January 2031 Cowpens National Battlefield
March 2031 Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
May-June 2031 Ninety Six National Historic Site
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