Friends of Charleston National Parks

Friends of Charleston National Parks Dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich history of Charleston's National Parks.

04/20/2026

We're ! Join us as we work together to preserve our national treasures.

At Friends of Charleston National Parks, we’re passionate about our protected places. We’re proud to be part of a commun...
04/20/2026

At Friends of Charleston National Parks, we’re passionate about our protected places.

We’re proud to be part of a community of over 100 dedicated park partners who care for these special places every day—and today we're standing with and our partners across the country for All For Parks, Together Day!

Join us as we work together to protect our parks —today, tomorrow, and forever.

04/06/2026

250 years ago, this place helped shape a nation. Today, it’s up to us to protect it.

Carolina Day 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island — and there’s no better place to experience it than Fort Moultrie.

When you become a member of Friends of Charleston National Parks, you’re not just attending events… you’re helping preserve the stories, landscapes, and history that define the Lowcountry.

Be part of the next 250. Become a member at FRIENDSCNP.ORG

The annual Concert in the Fort returns to Fort Moultrie on May 19, 2026—this year with a Soulful Celebration theme! Join...
03/18/2026

The annual Concert in the Fort returns to Fort Moultrie on May 19, 2026—this year with a Soulful Celebration theme! Join us for a Prelude to the Revolution featuring Charlton Singleton and Friends and enjoy an unforgettable evening celebrating the greatest hits of soul music in one of the Lowcountry’s most iconic settings. Tickets go on sale April 1 at friendscnp.org/soul—and they sell out FAST, so mark your calendar and be ready to secure yours while they’re available!

Step back in time at Fort Moultrie. Join us April 11 for 1861: The Year That Changed America—a powerful day of living hi...
03/17/2026

Step back in time at Fort Moultrie. Join us April 11 for 1861: The Year That Changed America—a powerful day of living history, musket demonstrations, and ranger-led programs. Free and open to the public.

03/06/2026

June 28, 1776 — a palmetto log fort on Sullivan’s Island stood strong and helped change the course of history.

Now, 250 years later, we remember.

Join us for Carolina Day 2026 as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island at Fort Moultrie.

📅 June 27–28, 2026
⚔️ Living history
💥 Artillery demonstrations
👨‍👩‍👧 Family activities

Be part of the story that shaped a nation.

Step back into 1776. ⚔️✨ Join us for the premiere of The Battle of Sullivan’s Island, a powerful new film honoring the b...
02/23/2026

Step back into 1776. ⚔️✨ Join us for the premiere of The Battle of Sullivan’s Island, a powerful new film honoring the bravery, resilience, and defining moments that shaped our nation.

📍 Sullivan’s Island Town Hall
📅 Thursday, March 19 | 5:30–6:30 PM

This free event includes a moderated discussion following the film. All are welcome!

🔔 Summer Internship Opportunity! Reposted from : Interested in helping to preserve our amazing forts? Join us as a summ...
02/23/2026

🔔 Summer Internship Opportunity!

Reposted from :

Interested in helping to preserve our amazing forts? Join us as a summer intern in the Traditional Trades Advancement Program (TTAP)!

Interns in this program will repoint bricks, conserve cannons, and help to maintain metal, concrete, and wooden structures. They will support the park’s critical preservation needs, and will help to prepare for the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island in June.

The program will last 26 weeks, starting on April 6, and is open to anyone ages 18–30 (or veterans younger than 35). If you’re interested, you can apply at the link below — we recommend to do so before Sunday, March 8.

https://myjobs.adp.com/scacareers/cx/job-details?reqId=5001178832506

See you in the park this summer!

Image: A park ranger applies linseed oil to park cannon carriages for preservation. NPS.

Even in the midst of the Civil War, soldiers inside Fort Sumter paused the fighting to honor George Washington’s birthda...
02/22/2026

Even in the midst of the Civil War, soldiers inside Fort Sumter paused the fighting to honor George Washington’s birthday with toasts, music, and simple rations shared within the battered fort walls. Read how both Confederate and Union forces commemorated the “Father of His Country” in this remarkable story from Charleston’s past—now on our website: FRIENDSCNP.ORG/LEARN-THE-HISTORY

As South Carolina prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the battle of Sullivan’s Island, we invite you to exp...
02/18/2026

As South Carolina prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the battle of Sullivan’s Island, we invite you to explore our commemorative apparel and merchandise collection! Shop now by visiting our website: FRIENDSCNP.ORG.

Step into the stories of the women who shaped South Carolina’s history. Join us on March 5 at the Old Exchange Building ...
02/07/2026

Step into the stories of the women who shaped South Carolina’s history. Join us on March 5 at the Old Exchange Building for Women in South Carolina History: Women of the American Revolution, featuring historian Dr. Lorri Glover and historical fashion expert Jean Hutchinson.

Arrive early at 5:30 PM for a special Colonial Cocktails demonstration!

🎟️ Free tickets: FRIENDSCNP.org/events

📸 🩷 This Valentine’s Day, we invite our members to share their park love! Send us your photos of your favorite Charlesto...
02/06/2026

📸 🩷 This Valentine’s Day, we invite our members to share their park love! Send us your photos of your favorite Charleston National Park memories to be featured in our very first digital annual report publication available this spring.

Rules are simple:
1. Be a member of FCNP
2. Visit FRIENDSCNP.ORG/PARK-LOVE to submit your photo(s)
3. Submit by March 15th

Not a member yet? When you donate any amount to our organization, you automatically become a member of the Friends of Charleston National Park’s community. Join us today to help us share the park love!

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