Fort Moultrie Collection

Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, Charleston, South Carolina, United States of America, North America

Sullivans Island bombarded by the British, 1776
American defense of Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, Charleston SC, 1776. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century F.C. Yohn illustration

Star-spangled banner, the 15-star US flag
Fifteen-star US flag (1794-1819) over Fort Moultrie, Charleston, South Carolina. Digital photograph

Sergeant William Jasper replacing the colors during the British attack on Sullivans Island (Fort Moultrie)
BATTLE OF FORT MOULTRIE. Sergeant William Jasper replacing the colors during the British attack on Sullivans Island (Fort Moultrie) at the entrance to Charleston (S.C.) Harbor

The great fight at Charleston S. C. April 7th 1863, pub
AQS331924 The great fight at Charleston S.C. April 7th 1863, pub. Currier & Ives, 1863 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Fort Moultrie (engraving)
724856 Fort Moultrie (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort Moultrie. Illustration for American Landmarks (Balch, 1893)

Fort Moultrie, Charleston in the Distance (engraving)
2773294 Fort Moultrie, Charleston in the Distance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort Moultrie, Charleston in the Distance)

The Great Fight at Charleston, S. C. April 7th, 1863, pub. 1863 (colour litho)
3105560 The Great Fight at Charleston, S.C. April 7th, 1863, pub. 1863 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

The War in America, Scene at Fort Moultrie during the Bombardment of Charleston (engraving)
1588378 The War in America, Scene at Fort Moultrie during the Bombardment of Charleston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in America)

Fort Moultrie, in Charleston Harbour, South Carolina, the Secession Flag flying (engraving)
1612777 Fort Moultrie, in Charleston Harbour, South Carolina, the Secession Flag flying (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fort Moultrie)

The Main Battery at Fort Sumter, Guns bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel during the Action of Friday
1612932 The Main Battery at Fort Sumter, Guns bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel during the Action of Friday, 12 April (engraving) by Nast

The Entrance to Charleston Harbour, with its Defences (engraving)
1588440 The Entrance to Charleston Harbour, with its Defences (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Entrance to Charleston Harbour, with its Defences)

View eastward from abandoned Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina
867773 View eastward from abandoned Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina, April 1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer

Sally-port of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, at wars end, 1865 (b / w photo)
867772 Sally-port of Fort Moultrie, South Carolina, at warAs end, 1865 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charleston and its environs, July 1863 (engraving)
959540 Charleston and its environs, July 1863 (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charleston and its environs, July 1863)

Plan of Forts and Harbour at Charlestown, 1860s
Vintage engraving of Plan of Forts and Harbour at Charlestown, South Carolina, 1860s, 19th Century

Sergeant Jasper recovering the flag, 1776 (c1880). William Jasper (c1750-1779) was a sergeant in the 2nd South Carolina Regiment in the American Revolutionary War

Map showing location of Fort Sumter, Civil War
Chart of Charleston harbor, showing Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The attack on Fort Moultrie, Sullivans Island, South Carolina, on June 28, 1776 during the American Revolution. The fort, then called Fort Sullivan, was built to defend Charleston, South Carolina

CHARLESTON, 1863. View of Charleston, South Carolina, and its vicinity. Steel engraving, 1863

Civil War cannon at Fort Moultrie, Charleston SC
Civil War cannon at Fort Moultrie aimed at Fort Sumter in Charleston harbor, South Carolina. Digital photograph at Fort Moultrie National Military Park

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Union army spiking the cannons of Fort Moultrie before evacuating to Fort Sumter, December 26th, 1860. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Cannonballs, Fort Moultrie, Charleston SC
Cannonballs at Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, Charleston harbor, South Carolina. Digital photograph at Fort Moultrie National Military Park

The American Civil War: Scene At Fort Moultrie During The Bombardment Of Charleston, 6 June, 1863 One of the most gallant feats in the bombardment of Fort Charleston

The Main Battery at Fort Sumter: Guns Bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel During
The Main Battery at Fort Sumter: Guns Bearing on Fort Moultrie and the Channel during the Action of Friday April 12, 1861

Fort Moultrie, Charleston. with Fort Sumter in the Distance, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Removal of the Troops from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Bombardment of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbour, 12th & 13th April 1861, pub. by Currier & Ives
BAL122996 Bombardment of Fort Sumter, Charleston Harbour, 12th & 13th April 1861, pub. by Currier & Ives (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American

Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor, drawing, 1862-1865, by Alfred R Waud, 1828-1891, an american artist famous for his American Civil War sketches, America, US

Sally-port of Fort Moultrie, USA, US, Vintage photography

Interior of Fort Moultrie, Moultrieville in the distance, USA, US, Vintage photography

Interior of Fort Moultrie, Battery B. and group of palmetto trees in distance, USA, US, Vintage photography

Interior view of Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor (i. e. Sullivans Island), S.C. looking through the sallyport, USA, US, Vintage photography

View from the parapet of Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor (i. e. Sullivans Island), S
View from the parapet of Fort Moultrie, Charleston Harbor (i.e. Sullivans Island), S.C. looking N.E. USA, US, Vintage photography

Fort Moultrie Sallyport and ruins of the fort from the interior, USA, US, Vintage photography

Osceolas grave, Fort Moultrie, Charleston, S. C, Osceola, Seminole Chief, 1804-1838
Osceolas grave, Fort Moultrie, Charleston, S.C, Osceola, Seminole Chief, 1804-1838, Tomb, Tombs & sepulchral monuments, Forts & fortifications, United States, South Carolina, Charleston, 1900

CHARLESTON, 1861. The City of Charleston, South Carolina. Engraving, 1861

Fort Moultrie, Charleston. with Fort Sumter in the Distance, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

Removal of the Troops from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter, United States of America, Us, Usa, 1870S Engraving

American Revolutionary War hero. Sergeant Jasper replacing South Carolinas banner during the victory over the British
WILLIAM JASPER. American Revolutionary War hero. Sergeant Jasper replacing South Carolinas banner during the victory over the British at Fort Moultrie, South Caronlina, 1776. Lithograph, 19th century

The guns of Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, near Charleston, South Carolina
FORT MOULTRIE BATTLE, 1776. The guns of Fort Moultrie on Sullivans Island, near Charleston, South Carolina, repelling a British squadron on 28 June 1776. Wood engraving, American, 1844

The guns of Fort Sullivan (later Fort Moultrie) on Sullivans Island, near Charleston, South Carolina
FORT SULLIVAN BATTLE, 1776. The guns of Fort Sullivan (later Fort Moultrie) on Sullivans Island, near Charleston, South Carolina, repelling a British squadron on 28 June 1776

The British attack on Fort Sullivan (later Fort Moultrie) on Sullivans Island at the entrance to the harbor of
FORT SULLIVAN BATTLE, 1776. The British attack on Fort Sullivan (later Fort Moultrie) on Sullivans Island at the entrance to the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina, 28 June 1776

CIVIL WAR: FORT MOULTRIE. Fort Moultrie, batteries and a hotel on Sullivans Island in the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina during the Union blockade, 1863. Wood engraving, 1863

CIVIL WAR: FORT SUMTER. The Confederate battery at Fort Moultrie firing on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor on 12-13 April 1861: wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper

CIVIL WAR: FORT MOULTRIE. Confederate battery at Fort Moultrie, Sullivans Island, near Charleston, South Carolina. Wood engraving, 1864

FORT SULLIVAN, 1776. Fort Sullivan (later Fort Moultrie) on Sullivans Island at the entry to the harbor of Charleston, South Carolina

CHARLESTON, 1863. View of Charleston, South Carolina, and its vicinity. Steel engraving, 1863

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Fort Moultrie, located on Sullivans Island in Charleston, South Carolina, is a historic site that holds significant importance in American history. This fort witnessed several pivotal moments and battles that shaped the nation. One such moment was during the British attack on Sullivans Island in 1776 when Sergeant William Jasper fearlessly replaced the colors amidst chaos. This act of bravery became an enduring symbol of American resilience. During the Civil War, Fort Moultrie played a crucial role in defending Charleston. The intense battle that took place on April 7th, 1863, showcased the fort's strategic significance as it stood against enemy forces. Engravings from the 19th century depict scenes from these historical events. They capture the courage and determination displayed by soldiers at Fort Moultrie during times of conflict. The secession flag flying over Fort Moultrie serves as a reminder of its association with this divisive period in American history. It stands as a testament to how deeply entrenched Charleston was within the fabric of our nation's past. The view eastward from abandoned Fort Moultrie today offers visitors a glimpse into its storied past while showcasing Charleston Harbor's natural beauty. Standing there evokes feelings of awe and reverence for those who defended this hallowed ground. Fort Sumter's main battery guns bearing down on Fort Moultrie highlight another critical moment - Friday, April 12th - when shots were fired igniting one of America's bloodiest conflicts: The Civil War. As we explore these engravings and images depicting scenes at Fort Moultrie throughout history, we gain insight into not only its military significance but also its cultural impact on our nation. From witnessing battles to protecting our shores, this fortress has left an indelible mark on American heritage.