"The Civil War was the most momentous event in American history. Because of the war, the United States underwent fundamental changes that transformed the country.” - James McPherson and
William J. Cooper, Jr.
(from Writing the Civil War)
150th Community Events
The Civil War Sesquicentennial offers The National Park Service and The Fort Sumter-Fort Moultrie Historic Trust an opportunity to highlight and interpret the importance of the commemoration of the Civil War. The Trust and NPS will offer a series of educational/commemorative program in the Charleston area for the public. However, we are aware that other non-profits, community organizations and local citizens will offer programs as well. Some of these events will appear on our Community Calendar. The Trust and NPS are not responsible for the content and programming of events sponsored by non-affiliated groups that are available to the public.
To be listed in the Community Calendar
To request that your Civil War remembrance event be added to the Calendar on this site, please email information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Information for Participants
Black Powder Weapons
Any person planning use of black powder is required to contact the appropriate jurisdiction prior to discharging any black powder weapons.
Special Event Permits for City of Charleston
For any activity that is requesting to be held in the City of Charleston including but not limited to City Parks or streets, the following permits are required at a minimum of 30 days in advance: a) Special Event Permit; b) Charleston Public Activity Permit Depending on the nature of the event, additional permits may also be required. Please contact the City of Charleston Recreation Department at (843) 724-7470 for further information and visit www.charleston-sc.gov/recreation to download the application forms.
The Civil War Sesquicentennial offers The National Park Service and The Fort Sumter-Fort Moultrie Historic Trust an opportunity to highlight and interpret the importance of the commemoration of the Civil War. The Trust and NPS will offer a series of educational/commemorative program in the Charleston area for the public. However, we are aware that other non-profits, community organizations and local citizens will offer programs as well. Some of these events will appear on our Community Calendar. The Trust and NPS are not responsible for the content and programming of events sponsored by non-affiliated groups that are available to the public.
To be listed in the Community Calendar
To request that your Civil War remembrance event be added to the Calendar on this site, please email information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Information for Participants
Black Powder Weapons
Any person planning use of black powder is required to contact the appropriate jurisdiction prior to discharging any black powder weapons.
Special Event Permits for City of Charleston
For any activity that is requesting to be held in the City of Charleston including but not limited to City Parks or streets, the following permits are required at a minimum of 30 days in advance: a) Special Event Permit; b) Charleston Public Activity Permit Depending on the nature of the event, additional permits may also be required. Please contact the City of Charleston Recreation Department at (843) 724-7470 for further information and visit www.charleston-sc.gov/recreation to download the application forms.
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