Carolina Day

Carolina Day commemorates the pivotal Battle of Sullivan’s Island in 1776, where South Carolina patriots successfully defended Charleston Harbor against a British naval attack.

This victory, though often overshadowed by the Declaration of Independence, was a crucial turning point in the American Revolution.

The state’s flag, featuring the palmetto tree, symbolizes this historic event. Beyond this battle, South Carolina played a vital role in the war with numerous other conflicts, producing legendary figures like Thomas Sumter, Francis Marion, and William Thomson.