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Sullivans Island
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A Little HistoryWhen you're on Sullivans Island shopping and dining or even spending a relaxing day on the beach make sure you take some pictures of the Lighthouse or an historic tour of the Revolutionary War site, Fort Moultrie originally known as Fort Sullivan. The Revolutionary and Civil War
Due to the fort being built primarily of palmetto logs the fort was able to withstand the constant bombardment of English battle ships as they vainly attempted to enter Charleston Harbor and take over Sullivan's Island on June 28th 1776. It was also a key Confederate fortress during the Civil War and was one of the forts that opened fire upon Fort Sumter which initiated the "War between the States". It was off the Sullivans Island coast where divers on August 8th 2000 brought up the Confederate eight manned submarine "The H.L. Hunley" which was the first submarine to sink a ship in wartime when it sank the Union war vessel "The USS Housatonic" on February 17th 1864. The Hunley then mysteriously sank as it tried to escape The Poe Effect Sullivans Island was once the home to the famed author Edgar Allen Poe alias Edgar A. Perry from 1827 to 1829 when he was assigned to Fort Moultrie. It was because he was stationed here that Poe was inspired to write some of his more memorable works like "Gold Bug", The Balloon Hoax and the "Oblong Box". Shop and Dine
Sullivan's Island TodaySullivans Island is connected to the mainland of Mt. Pleasant by the newly renovated Ben Sawyer Bridge a unique one span draw bridge that swings open to let sail and larger boats cruise up the Intracoastal Waterway. The Island is just minutes from downtown Charleston. The beaches of Sullivan's Island are pristine and a you can take a healthy walk and collect sea shells, as did the residents of the past like Edmund Ravenel, a well known doctor and friend of Edgar Allen Poe, who lived and practiced on Sullivan's Island. Ravenel's extensive collection of seashells can still be viewed today at the Charleston Museum. The sandy beaches of Sullivan's Island stretch from Breech Inlet to the north, which separates Sullivan's Island from The Isle Of Palms, and Fort Moultrie to the south at the mouth of Charleston Harbor. You may even be able to search for starfish with your toes at low tide as they hide beneath the ocean floor. These activities are something you may definitely want to consider either before or after you shop and dine on Sullivan's Island. Sullivan's Island has a small stretch of restaurants and cafes located on Middle Street. These are quaint places American music at night and pick up some island souvenirs before you head out. Sullivan's Island is also the home of the Polar Bear swim held on January 1st for the Special Olympics and has been hosted by Dunleavy's Pub for the past 16 years. It is also a great place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17th. Click on any of the links below to learn more about each business Shop and Dine On Sullivan's Island
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