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The Washington Light Infantry

AT EVERY BOARD A VACANT CHAIR FILLS WITH QUICK TEARS SOME TENDER EYE, AND AT OUR MADDEST SPORT APPEAR THOSE WELL LOVED FORMS THAT WILL NOT DIE; WE LIFT THE GLASS, OUR HAND IS STAYED- WE JEST, A...

AT EVERY BOARD A VACANT CHAIR FILLS WITH QUICK TEARS SOME TENDER EYE, AND AT OUR MADDEST SPORT APPEAR THOSE WELL LOVED FORMS THAT WILL NOT DIE; WE LIFT THE GLASS, OUR HAND IS STAYED- WE JEST,...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • washington square
  • washington l...
  • civil war
  • 1894

Septima Poinsette Clark 1898 - 1981

Septima Poinsette Clark 1898-1987   Native Charlestonian and daughter of a former Lowcountry slave, Mrs. Septima Clark was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A graduate of Avery Normal...

Septima Poinsette Clark 1898-1987   Native Charlestonian and daughter of a former Lowcountry slave, Mrs. Septima Clark was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement. A graduate of Avery...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • septima clark
  • african-american
  • naacp
  • 1898
  • 1979
  • 1987

Septima Clark

I want people to see children as human beings and not think of the money it costs nor to think of the amount of time that it will take, but to think of the lives that can be developed into...

I want people to see children as human beings and not think of the money it costs nor to think of the amount of time that it will take, but to think of the lives that can be developed into...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • liberty square
  • septima clark

15-Inch Rodman

15-Inch Rodman   Designed by Thomas J. Rodman, U.S. Army Ordnance Officer, this type of cannon was the largest gun used in combat during the Civil War. These two Rodmans were brought to Fort...

15-Inch Rodman   Designed by Thomas J. Rodman, U.S. Army Ordnance Officer, this type of cannon was the largest gun used in combat during the Civil War. These two Rodmans were brought to...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • civil war
  • rodman gun
  • thomas rodman
  • fort sumter

6.4-Inch (100 Pounder) Parrott

6.4-Inch (100 Pounder) Parrott   Discovered during the excavations of Fort Sumter, these rifled guns were installed by Federal troops during the 1870's modernization program.   Maximum Range: 6800...

6.4-Inch (100 Pounder) Parrott   Discovered during the excavations of Fort Sumter, these rifled guns were installed by Federal troops during the 1870's modernization program.   Maximum Range: 6800...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • fort sumter
  • cannon
  • gun

8-Inch (200 Pounder) Parrott

8-Inch (200 Pounder) Parrott   Robert Parker Parrott designed the 6.4-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch Parrotts to serve on land or sea. These versatile rifled cannons were simple and inexpensive to...

8-Inch (200 Pounder) Parrott   Robert Parker Parrott designed the 6.4-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch Parrotts to serve on land or sea. These versatile rifled cannons were simple and inexpensive...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • cannon
  • gun
  • fort sumter
  • robert parke...

Mountain Howitzer

Mountain Howitzer   Confederates used several field pieces like this 12-pounder mountain howitzer to defend against a surprise landing by Union forces.   1865

Mountain Howitzer   Confederates used several field pieces like this 12-pounder mountain howitzer to defend against a surprise landing by Union forces.   1865

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • civil war
  • confederate
  • 1865
  • fort sumter

Fort Sumter Bombarded

FORT SUMTER BOMBARDED   Fort Sumter, 1861   Fort Sumter, 1863   The lighthouse in the distance marks the southern tip of Morris Island. In July, 1863, Union troops landed there and advanced...

FORT SUMTER BOMBARDED   Fort Sumter, 1861   Fort Sumter, 1863   The lighthouse in the distance marks the southern tip of Morris Island. In July, 1863, Union troops landed there and advanced...

  • south carolina
  • charleston
  • fort sumter
  • 1861
  • 1863

Clement Clarke Moore

In the Moore mansion, which stood on this site, in 1822, Clement Clarke Moore, (1779-1863), penned the immortal poem, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas”, (T’was the night before Christmas), as a gift...

In the Moore mansion, which stood on this site, in 1822, Clement Clarke Moore, (1779-1863), penned the immortal poem, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas”, (T’was the night before Christmas), as a gift...

    The Honorable Charles I. Brown

      THIS PLAQUE WAS DEDICATED   ON JANUARY 7, 2017   TO THE MEMORY OF   THE HONORABLE CHARLES I. BROWN   AUGUST 27, 1885 - DECEMBER 21, 1981   CO-FOUNDER   PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC. HOWARD...

      THIS PLAQUE WAS DEDICATED   ON JANUARY 7, 2017 TO THE MEMORY OF   THE HONORABLE CHARLES I. BROWN AUGUST 27, 1885 - DECEMBER 21, 1981   CO-FOUNDER PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY, INC....

    • pennsylvania
    • philadelphia
    • center city
    • church
    • phi beta sigma
    • 2017
    • 1914
    • charles brown
    • jonathan mason

    Bicentennial Moon Tree

    BICENTENNIAL MOON TREE   SYCAMORE PLANTED MAY 6, 1975 FROM SEED CARRIED TO THE MOON BY ASTRONAUT STUART A. ROOSA ON APOLLO XIV FEBRUARY 1971   NATIONAL AERONAUTICS & SPACE ADMINISTRATION   FOREST...

    BICENTENNIAL MOON TREE   SYCAMORE PLANTED MAY 6, 1975 FROM SEED CARRIED TO THE MOON BY ASTRONAUT STUART A. ROOSA ON APOLLO XIV FEBRUARY 1971   NATIONAL AERONAUTICS & SPACE ADMINISTRATION   FOREST...

    • pennsylvania
    • philadelphia
    • historic district
    • washington square
    • moon tree
    • sycamore
    • 1975
    • 1971

    The Chords of Memory

    HERE IN THIS LOVELY GARDEN THE CHORDS OF MEMORY BIND US CLOSE TO THE WISE AND GOOD MEN WHO CREATED OUR NATION   DEDICATED BY MRS LYNDON B JOHNSON JUNE 10, 1966Submitted by @lampbane

    HERE IN THIS LOVELY GARDEN THE CHORDS OF MEMORY BIND US CLOSE TO THE WISE AND GOOD MEN WHO CREATED OUR NATION   DEDICATED BY MRS LYNDON B JOHNSON JUNE 10, 1966Submitted by @lampbane

    • pennsylvania
    • philadelphia
    • historic district
    • garden
    • lady bird johnson
    • 1966

    Rocky Balboa

    ROCKY BALBOA   "IT'S NOT HOW HARD YOU HIT IT'S HOW HARD YOU CAN GET HIT AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD- THAT'S HOW WINNING IS DONE..."   THIS STATUE IS DEDICATED TO THE GREAT CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND...

    ROCKY BALBOA   "IT'S NOT HOW HARD YOU HIT IT'S HOW HARD YOU CAN GET HIT AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD- THAT'S HOW WINNING IS DONE..."   THIS STATUE IS DEDICATED TO THE GREAT CITY OF PHILADELPHIA...

    • pennsylvania
    • philadelphia
    • rocky balboa
    • boxing
    • movies
    • film
    • sculpture
    • statue
    • sylvester stallone
    • 1996

    Eastern State Penitentiary

    EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY   HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A   NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK   THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA   WITH THE...

    EASTERN STATE PENITENTIARY   HAS BEEN DESIGNATED A   NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK   THIS SITE POSSESSES NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE IN COMMEMORATING THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA   WITH THE...

    • pennsylvania
    • philadelphia
    • prison
    • national his...
    • national par...
    • 1965

    On This Site in 1878 Was Located a Carriage House

    ON THIS SITE IN 1878 WAS LOCATED A CARRIAGE HOUSE AND STABLE FOR TROTTING HORSES.   AT THAT TIME THIS AREA WAS A HUB   FOR MUCH OF THE TROTTING ACTIVITY   DURING ONE OF THE HIGH POINTS OF  ...

    ON THIS SITE IN 1878 WAS LOCATED A CARRIAGE HOUSE AND STABLE FOR TROTTING HORSES.   AT THAT TIME THIS AREA WAS A HUB   FOR MUCH OF THE TROTTING ACTIVITY   DURING ONE OF THE HIGH POINTS OF...

    • new york
    • manhattan
    • yonkers raceway
    • horses
    • carriage house
    • trotting
    • 1878
    • 1963