A sprawling oak tree outside Charleston, South Carolina, is captivating Reddit users with its immense size — and the extraordinary efforts locals have taken to preserve it for future generations.
What happened?
According to the South Carolina Picture Project, the impressive tree, called the Angel Oak, presides on Johns Island and is estimated to be around 400 years old.
While its height is just 65 feet, its canopy extends nearly 2,000 square yards. The tree also has cultural significance.
According to the South Carolina Picture Project, nationally known Civil Rights activist Septima Clark recalled that during segregation, Black families gathered beneath the oak’s sprawling branches for picnics, viewing the tree as a sacred community gathering place…