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Bloody Point Beach / Ash’s Point
Bloody Point, located on the southern tip of Daufuskie Island, is a site defined by layers of conflict, from early colonial frontier wars to the targeted partisan raids…
Beaufort Arsenal
The Beaufort Arsenal is one of the most significant military landmarks in the Lowcountry, serving as a continuous link between the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the…
Battle of Purrysburg Site
Located on the banks of the Savannah River in modern-day Hardeeville, the site of Purrysburg serves as a poignant reminder of the South Carolina frontier’s collapse during the…
Battle of Bloody Point / Philippa Affair
The seizure of the Philippa, often referred to as the Philippa Affair, stands as one of the first instances of large-scale, armed conflict between British and Patriot forces…
Old House Plantation
Old House Plantation, located near Euhaw Creek in Jasper County, serves as one of the most significant ancestral sites of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Originally the seat of…
Battle of Port Royal Island
The Battle of Port Royal Island, fought on February 3, 1779, stands as the first land-based Patriot victory in South Carolina. Following the British capture of Savannah in…
Battle of Coosawhatchie Site
The Battle of Coosawhatchie, fought on May 3, 1779, was a pivotal rear-guard action during British General Augustine Prevost’s overland march toward Charleston. Located in modern-day Jasper County…
Bloody Point Beach / Ash’s Point
Bloody Point, located on the southern tip of Daufuskie Island, is a site defined by layers of conflict, from early colonial frontier wars to the targeted partisan raids of the Revolution. It remains the southernmost inhabited…
Beaufort Arsenal
The Beaufort Arsenal is one of the most significant military landmarks in the Lowcountry, serving as a continuous link between the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, and the modern preservation of Beaufort’s history. While the current…
Battle of Purrysburg Site
Located on the banks of the Savannah River in modern-day Hardeeville, the site of Purrysburg serves as a poignant reminder of the South Carolina frontier’s collapse during the British invasion of 1779. Once a bustling Swiss…
Battle of Bloody Point / Philippa Affair
The seizure of the Philippa, often referred to as the Philippa Affair, stands as one of the first instances of large-scale, armed conflict between British and Patriot forces in South Carolina. In late April 1775, the…
Old House Plantation
Old House Plantation, located near Euhaw Creek in Jasper County, serves as one of the most significant ancestral sites of the South Carolina Lowcountry. Originally the seat of the powerful Heyward family, this estate was inherited…
Battle of Port Royal Island
The Battle of Port Royal Island, fought on February 3, 1779, stands as the first land-based Patriot victory in South Carolina. Following the British capture of Savannah in December 1778, British General Augustine Prevost sought to…
Explore the Revolutionary War Trail of the South Carolina Lowcountry
Discover the hidden stories of the American Revolution through a journey across the Beaufort District’s most iconic historical sites. From the atmospheric tabby ruins of Haig Point and Stoney-Baynard to the hallowed grounds of Old Sheldon Church, this region served as a volatile frontier where Patriot and Loyalist neighbors engaged in a brutal “civil war” for independence. Follow the footsteps of the legendary “Bloody Legion” on Hilton Head and Daufuskie Island, explore the strategic Continental headquarters at Purrysburg, and pay your respects at the final resting places of Founding Fathers like Thomas Heyward Jr.. Whether you are touring the Gothic Revival architecture of the Beaufort Arsenal or standing on the banks of the Savannah River at Millstone Landing, these sites offer an immersive look into the partisan warfare, maritime privateering, and personal sacrifices that defined the South Carolina Lowcountry’s role in birthing a new nation.
