January 16th, 2018 – The Stainless Banner
On a frosty afternoon in January, the Stainless Banner was raised to honor and celebrate the life of General Robert E. Lee. … Continue reading
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10/19/17 – Bonnie Blue Flag Flying over Castle Pinckney
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Photograph, c. 1910, of the Castle Pinckney Depot
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Captain James W Whiteley
Captain James W Whiteley, the first keeper of the US 6th District Lighthouse Depo at Castle Pinckney, submitted by his Great-Grandson, Don Whiteley.
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March 3rd, 2017 – What Flag is flying over Castle Pinckney?
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February 25th, 2017 – What Flag is Flying over Castle Pinckney?
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February 7th, 2016 – What Flag is flying over Castle Pinckney?
The first official Confederate National Flag was based on the U.S. flag. It had a large red bar at the top and one at the bottom, with a broad white bar between. In an upper corner a blue box contained … Continue reading
A Comparison of the Construction of Castle Pinckney and Fort Moultrie in 1809
This excellent research paper was written on January 28, 2016 by Hannah Jellema, a Senior at the Academic Magnet High School in North Charleston, SC. The paper “explores the construction of Castle Pinckney and Fort Moultrie in 1809 by identifying and examining … Continue reading
June 16, 2015 – What flag is currently flying over Castle Pinckney?
The Sovereignty or Secession Flag At the First Battle of Manassas, near Manassas, Virginia, the similarity between the “Stars and Bars” and the “Stars and Stripes” caused confusion and military problems. Regiments carried flags to help commanders observe and assess … Continue reading