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Carolina Day Victory at Sullivan's Island
Today marks Carolina Day, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island—the first major naval victory for the American colonies. With just 400 soldiers and 31 cannons defending a hastily built palmetto-log fort against nine British warships, the underdog patriots stunned the Royal Navy, inflicting heavy casualties and boosting morale just days before independence was declared. The fort, later renamed Fort Moultrie, stands as a symbol of resilience and is now part of a national historical park. Across South Carolina, reenactments and celebrations honor this pivotal…
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