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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 Article
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Castle Pinckney Historical Preservation Society Announces Construction of New Private Access Dock to Support Restoration Efforts
Feb. 25, 2026
Charleston, S.C. ─ The Castle Pinckney Historical Preservation Society (CPHPS) announces that it will soon begin constructing a new dock at Castle Pinckney on Shute’s Folly in Charleston Harbor.
The new dock, which will be shorter than the original one, is designed to provide safe and secure access to the historic fort for restoration crews, contractors, preservation specialists and authorized personnel engaged in ongoing stabilization and restoration efforts at the historic site. More
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