Spring Break--Charleston, SC

We took the kids to Charleston, SC for spring break so they could see where we'll be moving. We really only got a very small taste of this place before we headed to Myrtle Beach for a few days. We did check out Fort Moultrie and the beach as well as did some house hunting.

Here's a little about Fort Moultrie: 

Fort Moultrie is located on Sullivan's Island, and has been around since Revolutionary war times. It was still incomplete when 9 warships attacked it on June 28, 1776. After a 9 hour battle, the ships were forced to retire. Charleston was saved from British occupation and the fort was named in honor of its commander, Colonel William Moultrie. In 1780, the British did capture Charleston, agreeing to abandon only on the advent of peace. 

After the Revolutionary War, Fort Moultrie was neglected, but by 1798, it was rebuilt along with 20 new forts along the East Coast for coastal fortifications.

In December 1860 when South Carolina seceded from the Union, the federal garrison abandoned Fort Moultrie for the stronger Sumter. Three and a half months later, confederate troops shelled Sumter into submission, plunging into the civil war. In April 1863, Federal iron-clads and shore batteries began a 20 month bombardment of Sumter and Moultrie, yet Charleston's defense held.  This left Sumter in a pile of rubble and Moultrie under the band of sand. 

It was restored again in the 1880's by President Grover Cleveland to reflect new technology and was used as a harbor entrance control post during World War II. Today it's been restored to reflect its period of most use during World War II as a control post and also the palmetto log fort of 1776.

Beautiful Ravenel bridge across the bay

Fort Sumter is the island with the flags across the water

I couldn't resist this vibrant flag flying over the Fort.

We had lunch on Sullivan's island. It was delicious but so cold being seated outside.

Tessa will not appreciate this picture, but her face and body language demonstrate the cold.

This was my meal and it was delicious. I loved the sweet potato fries.

Mexican corn on the cob

This boat on wheels drove by while we were having lunch. It was unique for sure.

 Some pictures on the beach:

That evening Eric and I went on a date night downtown Charleston and we crossed the beautiful Ravenel bridge at sunset. It was a gorgeous sight. We enjoyed the night market and some delicious shrimp and grits and hush puppies downtown on King Street at the Crab House. We walked around the pier and then found a frozen yogurt shop a little later. It was a lovely evening.