South Carolina State Library

In its 175-year history, Fort Moultrie has defended Charleston Harbor twice. The first time, on June 28, 1776, during the Revolutionary War, the 30-smoothbore cannon of the original fort drove off a British fleet mounting 200 guns. Visitors can take guided tours or explore on their own, walking in the footsteps of Patriots who defended the fort in 1776, exploring cannon mounts and battery fortifications inside the fort, and walking paths outside the fort overlooking Charleston Harbor.

Check out this book: https://scsl.me/4u4aNKp

The New York Times published an article about Charleston and the Revolutionary War. This article features The Battle of Black Mingo kayak tour lead by guide Hasting Hensel as part of "A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution: A Public History Initiative of the Georgetown County Library." Congratulations Georgetown County Library!

"A Glorious Cause" is made possible by an LSTA grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the South Carolina State Library.

Charleston’s Charm Hides a Bloody History (Gift Article) Some of the fiercest battles took place in South Carolina, but its part in the fight for independence is often overlooked. Our reporter found history, myths, beauty and contradiction across the Lowcountry landscapes.

Congratulations to Charleston County Public Library on its new bookmobile! We enjoyed celebrating the ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday with Charleston County Public Library Director Angela Craig, Everette Platt and Rob Byko. We can't wait to see the bookmobile hit the road to share all of its wonderful books!

We will be closed today for Staff Development. We will return tomorrow, Friday, June 12.

“Dorchester-on-the-Ashley” document was produced around 1961, and it explores the creation of Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site. The discussion about the history and preservation of the site offers a unique look at what was the third-largest village in South Carolina at the start of the American Revolution. To check out this document, visit https://scsl.me/4wTukju.

For Great Outdoors Month, we are highlighting four of our state's National Parks that feature Revolutionary War sites. Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park is home to the Battle of Sullivan's Island. If you are planning your visit to Fort Moultrie this summer, check out our books on Fort Moultrie: https://scsl.me/4dPp8ps.

We are happy to support the Johnsonville Public Library Summer Reading Program, thanks to our Youth Services Consultant, Anna Brannin!

Thanks so much to Anna Brannin of the South Carolina State Library who introduced the idea of print-making as a summer program and who kindly loaned us the gorgeous Triceratops and Pteranodon linocuts that she made for our tote bags. (It worked well on last summer's teen tie-dye shirt too! 🥸)

Did you know that the Battle of Sullivan's Island lasted about nine hours?

Join us next week for two Speaker at the Center Events!

On June 16, poet and author, Len Lawson will be at the State Library and accompanied by Kathleen Nalley and Miho Kinnas.

On June 18, author and historian, Tom Elmore will be at the State Library for his presentation on the "Swamp Fox" in media.

To learn more about these events visit: https://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/events

Today’s highlights the Legislative Audit Council. The LAC is an oversight agency of the South Carolina General Assembly. LAC performs independent, objective performance audits of state agencies and programs, in which they identify ways to improve the performance of state agencies and provide information to the General Assembly and the public. To view their digital publications, visit https://scsl.me/43zmpdF.