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South Carolina National Parks
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Pinckney National Historic Site - The historic site
was established to interpret Charles Pinckney's role in the development
of the United States Constitution; his plantation Snee Farm; and the
transition of the United States from a group of colonies to a young
nation. Interpretive exhibits, located in a house built circa 1828 but
which is not Pinckney related, highlight these areas as well as the
influences of African-Americans in the development of Snee Farm.
Congaree Swamp National Monument - The monument rests on a floodplain of the Congaree River and is not a true swamp. This remnant preserves, in a wilderness state, the largest intact tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the United States. Cowpens National Battlefield - Cowpens National Battlefield commemorates a decisive battle that helped turn the tide of war in the South. On this field on January 17, 1781, Daniel Morgan led his army of tough Continentals, militia and cavalry to a brilliant victory over Banastre Tarleton's force of British regulars. Fort Moultrie National Monument - Fort Moultrie's history covers 171 years of seacoast defense, including the first decisive victory in the American Revolution and the firing onto Fort Sumter during the first battle of the Civil War. The third Fort Moultrie, built in 1809, stands today. By touring the fort, visitors can see how coastal defenses have evolved.
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Sumpter National Monument - The first engagement of
the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter on April 12 and 13, 1861. After
34 hours of fighting, the Union surrendered the fort to the
Confederates. From 1863 to 1865, the Confederates at Fort Sumter
withstood a 22 month siege by Union forces. During this time, most of
the fort was reduced to brick rubble. Fort Sumter became a national
monument in 1948.
King's Mountain National Military Park - Kings Mountain National Military Park commemorates a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War. The battle fought on October 7, 1780 destroyed the left wing of Cornwallis' army and effectively ended Loyalist ascendance in the Carolinas. The victory halted the British advance into North Carolina, forced Lord Cornwallis to retreat from Charlotte into South Carolina, and gave General Nathanael Greene the opportunity to reorganize the American Army. Ninety Six National Historic Site - The Ninety Six National Historic Site is an area of unique historical significance. The unusual name was given by early traders in the 1700's because they mistakenly believed it was the estimated number of miles to the Cherokee village of Keowee in the upper South Carolina foothills. Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail - The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail follows the Revolutionary War route of Patriot militia men from Virginia, today's eastern Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia to the battle of Kings Mountain, South Carolina, site of the Kings Mountain National Military Park. |
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