Fort Sumter

Well, everyone knows enough about Fort Sumter, where the Civil War aka the War Between the States aka the War of Northern Aggression started. You might not know all the details, but you know the general significance. Today, in the pouring rain, this was the plan. We took one of two boats from Patriots Point out to the fort.

One hour there. Pouring rain. The fort lost power halfway through the museum with no back up generator. Also, unfortunately couldn't go onto the ramparts due to lightning, and didn't attempt to since I wasn't in the mood to get arrested by park rangers and put in federal lock up that day.

Still, nice ride and great to walk in another place of historic significance. Pictures include: Charleston from the water, Union shells embedded in the walls (they're marked off with yellow rope), lots of cannons and a cool hat.Read more