Castle Pinckney Historical Preservation Society - Castle Pinckney Historical Preservation Society

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Discover the fascinating history of Castle Pinckney, the harbor fort that was constructed in 1809 to defend the City of Charleston prior to the War of 1812. The fort’s strategic location allowed anyone to command Charleston and the busy wharves along East Bay Street facing the Cooper River. So, it became an important chess piece in the secession turmoil of 1832 and 1850, and in the months leading up to the shelling of Fort Sumter on Apr. 12, 1861. Read Articl e

**Architectural drawing of Castle Pinckney, 1821**
*(Courtesy of* ***the National Archives)***

Watch Guided Tour of Castle Pinckney,
Led by Co-Authors of Holding CHARLESTON by the Bridle (2024), the first book on the fort.

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