Tax, Tyranny, and Palmetto Trees
- October 28, 2026
Ft. Moultrie Information Center
1214 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island
Walking Tour:
250th Anniversary & Revolutionary History
Sand dunes, palmetto trees, and Patriots proved to be the powerful ingredients that withstood the world’s most dominant navy. While tyranny loomed over the Jewel of the South, the Patriots built a palmetto tree fort on Sullivan’s Island to ward off the invasion of Charles Towne.
Walk with tour guide, Judi Edgar, as you visit the area of that palmetto tree fort where Col. William Moultrie led the South Carolina militia to victory over the Royal Navy of England. Discover the legendary commanders and resilient soldiers who defied the odds to achieve impossible victory. Meet the opposing commanders and discover their ruthless strategies to seize the island, and more!
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Tour Information:
- Location: Meet at the dock behind the Fort Moultrie Information Center, 1214 Middle St., Sullivan’s Island.
- Parking: It is best to park in the parking lot there closer towards the dock (further from the building). Or there is parking to the left of the fort entrance across the street from the Information Center.
- Check-In: Check-in takes place at the meeting location at the beginning of the tour. There are no physical tickets, and printed confirmations are not required. All guests will be checked in will-call style using the first and last name on the ticket order.
- Other: Tours last between 2-2.5 hours and typically require 6 or more blocks of walking, often over uneven streets and sidewalks. No interiors are included. We suggest wearing comfortable walking shoes and bringing a bottle of water.
- Weather: Tours go on rain or shine. Prepare for inclement weather, if forecasted. The Preservation Society reserves the right to cancel the tours if dangerous or threatening conditions arise. If the tour is cancelled by the PSC, all ticket holders will be contacted, and refunds will be available.
- Cancellations & Refunds: All sales are final. Refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis until September 1. After September 1, guests who notify the office in advance may either exchange their tickets for a comparable tour if space is available or convert their tickets to a tax-deductible charitable donation. Most tours run a waitlist once sold out – if you are no longer able to attend, please let us know so your space may be released.