All eyes will be on the Spirit of South Carolina as the iconic tall ship steps back in time to portray the British Royal Navy vessel HMS Ranger during the 250th anniversary commemoration of the Battle of Sullivan’s Island.
On June 28, the 140-foot schooner will reenact the historic naval engagement by firing upon Fort Moultrie at the tip of Sullivan’s Island as part of Carolina Day festivities marking the pivotal Revolutionary War battle.
Currently docked at The Cooper Hotel, 176 Concord St., Charleston, for the duration of the festival, the ship will serve as the centerpiece for immersive living history programming and dramatic harbor reenactments.
Public Dockside Interpretation Schedule
History enthusiasts and curious visitors are invited to The Cooper Hotel docks to tour the ship, interact with living history interpreters — including the Bully Boys of HMS Phoenix — and experience 18th-century maritime life…