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Sullivan’s Island & Charleston Harbor
A beach walk can include views of cargo ships, Fort Sumter and the Charleston skyline, while the fort explains why this narrow island mattered militarily. The harbor's constant movement gives the shoreline more to watch than waves alone.
The Story of Sullivan’s Island & Charleston Harbor
Sullivan's Island guards the northern entrance to Charleston Harbor between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The small island contains beaches, a historic village, Fort Moultrie and a modern triangular lighthouse.
Sullivan’s Island & Charleston Harbor in Context
Sullivan's Island guards the northern entrance to Charleston Harbor between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The small island contains beaches, a historic village, Fort Moultrie and a modern triangular lighthouse.
What Makes It Special
A beach walk can include views of cargo ships, Fort Sumter and the Charleston skyline, while the fort explains why this narrow island mattered militarily. The harbor's constant movement gives the shoreline more to watch than waves alone.
Interesting Facts
The first Fort Moultrie helped repel a British naval attack in 1776. The Sullivan's Island Lighthouse, completed in 1962, is one of the newest major lighthouses in the United States.
Explore the R&M Photographs
Explore our R&M Adventures photographs to see the beach, lighthouse, harbor traffic and Charleston skyline from Sullivan's Island.
The Story of Sullivan’s Island & Charleston Harbor
Sullivan's Island guards the northern entrance to Charleston Harbor between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. The small island contains beaches, a historic village, Fort Moultrie and a modern triangular lighthouse.
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