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2024 Lunch and Learn Series - Keys to the Carolinas: McCord's Ferry, Francis Marion, & Nathaniel Greene's War of Posts
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South Carolina witnessed more battles and skirmishes than any other state during the Revolutionary War, a few of which played a decisive role in forcing Great Britain to concede victory to its former colonies. While much attention has been given to the battles at King's Mountain and Cowpens, there were a great many other smaller, yet equally significant, military actions from 1775-1783 that contributed to the United States securing its independence. One of these lesser known battles was fought over six days at a British outpost called Fort Motte.
Located on the bluffs across the Congaree River and overlooking what is today the park, the British established their outpost at Rebecca Motte's Mount Joseph plantation. Known as Fort Motte, it guarded the river crossing at McCord's Ferry and protect their lines of supply and communication between Charleston and their backcountry outposts, making it a key target for Major General Nathaniel Greene and his 1781 "War of Posts" campaign. From May 6-12, a combined force of partisan militia and Continental regulars led by Brigadier General Francis Marion and Lieutenant Colonel Henry Lee, out of which arose one of the more dramatic stories of patriotism and sacrifice of the American Revolution.
Join us for the April installment of our 2024 Lunch & Learn series of programs to hear the fascinating story of Fort Motte and learn about how today's park landscape is connected to one of the most pivotal periods in our nation's history.