Granville's Bastion, 1696-1785: Charleston's First Brick Fortress

Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 6:30p to 7:30p

Charleston County Public Library Charleston, SC

Join historian Dr. Nic Butler for a review of the history of Granville's Bastion, a brick "fortress" that guarded the southeast corner of urban Charleston for nearly a century. This presentation will include historic plats and illustrations, as well as photographs of the archaeological remnants and a new 3D virtual model of the bastion.

This presentation is part of an ongoing series of educational events coordinated by the Mayor's Walled City Task Force (http://walledcitytaskforce.org).

Created by Hampden

Performers at this Event

Nic Butler, Ph.D.
Author, historian, and musician Nic Butler has a passion for bringing Charleston history to life for modern audiences. His lectures use historic documents, images, music, and humor to instill a greater understanding and appreciation for the colorful history of the Palmetto city....

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