Carolina Day!

Remember Carolina Day this Saturday . . . talk to your children about it, talk to your friends about it . . . if you can, come hear the bells ring and be a part of the parade! The more thoroughly we remember the cost of our liberties, the more thoroughly we will defend them!"Fought at the entrance to Charleston harbor on June 28, 1776, the Battle of Sullivan's Island was an important early victory for the patriots in the American Revolution. A sizeable British fleet and army was drubbed decisively during the action, and British pride was seriously wounded. Word was rushed to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia by a single messenger on horseback. The battle brought a boost to American morale that cannot be overstated; as news spread throughout the country, there was rejoicing everywhere.

For generations, the gallant defense of Sullivan's Island has been commemorated annually in South Carolina with festivities that recalled our nation's struggle for liberty and the blessing of freedom resulting from it. To Carolinians, the June 28 is an Independence Day!"

For more information check out the SC Historical Society: http://www.southcarolinahistoricalsociety.org/wire/RevWar/CarolinaDay/heritage.html