Just 45 minutes from the historic peninsula of Charleston, you’ll find a remarkable collection of Revolutionary War battlefield sites, distinctive local food, and welcoming small town people in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. The town is the county seat for Berkeley County which served as the setting for 32 Revolutionary War battles.
Follow in the footsteps of the Continental Army and its winter encampment after its successes during the Ten Crucial Days
Following the fall of Fort Washington to the British, Nathanael Greene makes the judgement call to abandon Fort Lee to save the Continental Army from complete destruction.
About 33 miles west of Charleston, you’ll find Parkers Ferry, S.C. — a small community with a big history. It was once a major thoroughfare crossing the Pon Pon River, now known more commonly as the Edisto River, and the location where the Revolutionary War’s “Swamp Fox” Francis Marion planned and pulled off a notable ambush in the summer of 1781.
The Battle of Monmouth was one of the largest and hottest clashes of the American Revolution, where Continental and British forces fought to a fierce standstill in blistering heat, showcasing the growing strength and discipline of Washington’s post-Valley Forge army.
Many of the most famous figures from the entire war on either side participated in the fighting here, such as Francis Marion, Nathanael Greene, Banastre Tarleton, and Henry Lee. This tour takes you through some of the most important battles fought in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War.
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Discover a part of our nation’s history at historic landmarks and events.
