Mount Pleasant Magazine July/August 2018

47 www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.ILoveMountPleasant.com | www.BestOfMP.com feature Fort Moultrie We probably don’t need to remind you about the beaches in your backyard, but maybe you didn’t know about the fascinating history awaiting you at Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island. Learn the remarkable true story behind how Colonial defenders of a partially completed Fort Moultrie managed to repel a British invasion during the Revolutionary War in 1776 and save the city from occupation – and how this feat connects to the origins of one of the symbols on South Carolina’s state flag. Fort Moultrie is also the burial site of the intrepid Seminole warrior Chief Osceola, one of the Native American resistance leaders who fought the U.S. Army’s efforts to relocate the Seminole tribe out West. He died here while a prisoner of the Army in 1838. The site offers self-guided walking tours and wayside exhibits, and, since the fortifications are located along the beach, there is always the chance for some bonus wildlife viewing. More information: www.nps.gov/fosu/learn/ historyculture/fort_moultrie.htm or 843-883-3123. Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park Situated at the foot of the Ravenel Bridge, Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park features a 1,250-foot- long pier extending out into Charleston Harbor and a large nautical-themed children’s playground. It offers exciting family-friendly events throughout the summer, such as the dancing and music series “Shaggin’ on the Cooper.” Eat a picnic on the lawn, or lounge on the pier and watch the boats go by. Indulge your sweet tooth and grab a soft-serve ice cream from the River Watch Café. And maybe while you’re there, you might feel the urge to jog or walk the pedestrian route of our beautiful bridge and burn off some of those calories. More information: www.tompsc.com/Facilities/Facility/ Details/35 or 843-884-8517. Shem Creek Park With a winding series of boardwalks meandering out into its eponymous waterway, Shem Creek Park is a nice place to post up and cast or watch pelicans roost and dolphins frolic. Arrive near dusk to enjoy spectacular sunsets and drink in the views. Should you grow thirsty or hungry while you’re there, or the fish aren’t biting, an abundance of waterside bar and dining options are just a short saunter away. More information: www.tompsc.com or 843-884-8517. Charter Fishing Trips Steady your sea legs and book a charter fishing excursion with one of the many experienced licensed Photo provided. Photo provided. Photo by Brandon Clark.