Charleston, S.C.- Fort Sumter

      This is my idea of boating. No property taxes, no utilities, no ties to anywhere!

     Entering Charleston Harbor via the Ashley River.

     Charleston, S.C. If you have never been to Charleston you don't know what your 

      missing. With out a doubt one of the highlights of our trip. Marvelous city with an

      abundance of history. We spent 4 days here so we will start with our visit to Ft. Sumter.

    This is where it started. April 12, 1861

    Approaching by water.

    Ft. Sumter was literally decimated by the Confederate Army and later rebuilt by the 

    government and managed by the National Parks Service.

    400 lbs. of lead.

    Getting ready to fire the cannons.

    Old Glory! Amazing experience visiting this landmark. Interesting note, Abner Doubleday 

    served here as a Union Captain. When I questioned one of the park rangers why there 

    was no mention of Doubleday and baseball she commented that's because he did not

    invent baseball.