Commemoration of the Battle of Secessionville, June 16, 1862
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The program was sponsored by the Fort Lamar Executive
Committee:
John Jowers, Chairman
John Cormier, Vice Chairman
Dana MacBean, Judie Edwards, Baxter Bragg
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I took so many photos, that they have to be divided into
two sets.
This page is for soldiers, ladies, speakers, and the public.
The other page has photos that contain only the
soldiers. |
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From the Program:
Invocation/Benediction - Reverend Harry Hill
Welcome - John Jowers
Tribute to Comrades - Dana MacBean
Awards Presentation - Jonathan Rood
Memorial Address - Patrick Brennen
Piper - Peter Armstrong |
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South Carolina
Battleground Preservation Trust sponsored the day's speaker, Patrick
Brennen, author of Secessionville: Assault on Charleston.
Following the ceremony, Brennen led a walking tour through the
preserve. |
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Refreshments were furnished by the
South
Carolina Ladies Auxiliary, and served by their members and friends. |
 
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Due to time constraints, the UDC and other groups did not
bring greetings at the opening of the ceremony. The wreath was laid by Ms.
Janice Garrett Messex, President of Charleston Chapter #4, UDC. The wreath
was furnished by Ms. Jeanne Weil of Avinger Chapter #2187, UDC. |
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Instructions for a self-guided walking tour can be found at
the Kiosk in the parking area. |
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Heritage
Trust, a part of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR), acquired the 13.5-acre Fort Lamar Heritage Preserve in 1996.
(803) 734-3753 or 734-3916
Christopher Judge and Jonathon Rood |
| Fort Lamar Heritage Preserve includes ramparts from Fort Lamar, a battery that helped repel Union troops during the Battle of Secessionville on June 16, 1862. |
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