Keepers of the Morris Island lighthouse reburied bones found on the eroding barrier island beach in the 1930's.  Local relic hunters found such bones following Hurricane Hugo, showing the marks of bone saws from the hospitals.  Many soldiers were buried on the now eroded beach, but others were buried in the dunes of the Island.  One man died for every yard of the Island taken by the Federal army in 1863.  The Star of the West Battery was also located along this section of beach, from which Citadel Cadets fired and what some historians consider to be the first shots of the war against a Federal Supply Ship in January 1861.

Memorial Service of the

Assault on Battery Wagner

July 18

3:35 p.m.

Morris Island, SC

Boat Departs the Charleston Maritime Center: 10 Wharfside Street, Charleston, SC at 3 p.m.

Price: $20

Bring lawn chairs

Transportation

Transportation by boat is provided. Limited seats available. Please e-mail or phone Joseph McGill for more information and reservations.

Contact

Joseph_mcgill@nthp.org

mlemon2@aol.com

Phone: 843-408-7727

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