Fort Moultrie
This historic fort defended
Charleston Harbor from the
American Revolution until the
end of World War II.
Cowpens National Battlefield
A dramatic battle here during
the American Revolution was
a key step on the road to the
American victory at Yorktown.
Historic Sites in South Carolina
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Fort Sumter National Monument
The ruins of the historic fort where the Civil War
began can be visited at Charleston, South Carolina.
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History in the Palmetto State
It was the state that gave the fledgling
American Patriots a military victory when they
needed one the most and it was the state
that led the South down the road to Civil War.

The Palmetto State, South Carolina is a
place where history literally drips from the live
oaks like morning dew. From Charleston and
Fort Sumter to the Upstate and Cowpens,
South Carolina is the story of America in a
single state.

To learn more about South Carolina, its
historic sites and natural wonders, please
follow the links on this page.
Battle of Kings Mountain
In October of 1780, a force of
900 "Overmountain men"
annihilated a larger British
army at the Battle of Kings
Mountain, South Carolina.
U.S.S. Yorktown
The World War II aircraft
carrier Yorktown is among the
historic ships on display at
Patriots Point on Charleston
Harbor.