Charleston & the Military – Page 2

‘The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, also known simply as The Citadel, is a state-supported, comprehensivecollege located in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. It is one of the six senior military colleges in the United States, and has 14academic departments divided into five schools offering 20 majors & 25 minors.’

‘The Citadel is best known for its undergraduate Corps of Cadets military program which combines academics, physical challenges and military discipline.’

Core values – Honor, Duty, Respect.

Source – Wikipedia

Read the History of The Citadel on Wikipedia

The Citadel and cadets has been depicted in books, movies and music videos including:

– Dear John

– For the Boys

– Pat Conroys novel ‘The Lords of Discipline’

– Tom Schroders novel ‘The Citadel’

– Dave Matthews Bands video ‘American Baby’

and others.

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September 16, 2012

The Confederate Museum – Charleston, S.C.

Photo source – http://www.csa-scla.org/articles/ConfederateMuseum.htm

188 Meeting Street

Charleston,

SC – 29401

843-723-1541

The Confederate Museum is located above the open-air market a National Historic Landmark

Hours of Operation: Tuesday – Saturday 11AM – 3:30PM, Closed on Sundays and Mondays/ Call to verify hours and days.

Admission: Adults & Teens $5.00—-6 – 12 years old $3.00, Under 6 Free

Built in 1841.

Contains the Daughters of the Confederacy Museum.

During the Civil War the hall was a recruiting station.

Features Greek Revival-style architecture.

The museum has a library, exhibits and artifacts of the confederacy.

Donations Always Welcomed ~
Mail to: Confederate Museum
P.O. Box 20997
Charleston, SC 29413

Find out more…http://www.csa-scla.org/articles/ConfederateMuseum.htm

September 3, 2012

The Edmondston-Alston House

Picture source – http://www.edmondstonalston.com/

21 East Battery,

Charleston,

SC – 29401

843-722-7171

‘The Edmondston-Alston House is one of the few historic homes open to the public.

The house has a beautiful view of the harbor and of Fort Sumter.

Built in 1825 the house was commandeered by the Union Army during the Civil War.

After the war, the family appealed to President Andrew to get theri home back and he granted them a pardon for their role in the war.

The document is displayed in the front room.’

Adapted from article about Charleston by Judith Evans.

‘Of Charlestons many fine house museums, only the Edmondston-Alston House (constructed in 1825 and enhanced in 1838) commands a magnificent view of Charleston Harbor. From its piazza, General P. T. Beauregard watched the fierce bombardment of Ft. Sumter on April 12, 1861, signaling the start of the Civil War. And on December 11 of the same year, the house gave refuge to General Robert E. Lee the night a wide-spreading fire threatened his safety in a Charleston hotel.’

Learn about the Tours and Collections –http://www.edmondstonalston.com/

August 26, 2012August 31, 2012

Charles Towne Landing – Charleston, S.C.

1500 Old Towne Road,

Charleston,

SC – 29407

843-852-4200

www.charlestowne.org/

http://www.friendsofcharlestownelanding.org

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‘Don’t Miss’ List for Families visiting Charles Towne Landing – Discover South Carolina.comCharles Towne Landing State Historic Site – South Carolina State Parks‘Charles Towne Landing is a park at the original site of the first permanent English settlement in South Carolina.

Originally opened in 1970 to commemorate Charleston, South Carolina‘s tricentennial, this 80-acre state park showcases animals indigenous to the state in 1670, with exhibits designed by naturalist Jim Fowler.

There is a 17th-century village typical of what the original settlers might have constructed.

There is also a 53-foot (16m) replica of the trading ketch Adventure, a vessel typical of what the young colony would have used for trade on the eastern coast and in the West Indies.

Charles Towne Landing has much to see and do including the Animal Forest, Living History and Archaeological sites, as well as many more attractions.’

Source – Wikipedia

August 13, 2012

The Old Citadel or the South Carolina State Arsenal – Charleston, S.C. (Embassy Suites)

Picture and text source – http://1.usa.gov/uSa0UW

337 Meeting Street

Charleston,

SC – 29403

843-723-6900

1.usa.gov/uSa0UW

Now a hotel, the building is open to the public.’

‘The S.C. State Arsenal, more commonly known as the Old Citadel, is associated with several aspects of Charlestons history.

The impetus for the Arsenals construction in the early 1830s was the 1822 slave revolt led by Denmark Vesey.

In 1842 the S.C. Military Academy, a liberal arts military college, was established by the state legislature.

The new Academy took over the arsenal the following year, and the school soon became know as The Citadel in reference to the fortress-like appearance of the building.

Many Citadel alumni fought in the Civil War.

Cadets remained at the school but were periodically ordered by the governor to support the Confederacy, and helped drill recruits, manufacture ammunition, protect arms depots, and guard Union prisoners.

Citadel cadets were responsible for firing the first shots of the Civil War, January 9, 1861, at the Union relief vessel approaching Fort Sumter.

From 1865 to 1881, during Reconstruction in Charleston, Federal troops occupied the Citadel and the school was closed.

Classes resumed at the Citadel in 1882, and continued here until the school was relocated to a campus on the banks of the Ashley River in 1922.’

For more information on the architecure, etc. visit the National Park Service Website.

Today the Old Citadel is home to Embassy Suites Hotel.