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Fort Fremont: Coastal Defense & Local History Field Trip!

  • Fort Fremont 1126 Lands End Road Saint Helena Island, South Carolina, 29920 United States (map)

Calling all History Explorers!

Get ready for a fascinating journey into Lowcountry history! We're heading to Fort Fremont on St. Helena Island to explore one of our area's historic coastal fortifications and discover its role during the Spanish-American War era. We'll walk the grounds of the fort, take in the beautiful view of the Port Royal Sound, and visit the History Center to learn about the soldiers who served here and how the fort helped protect our coast. We'll uncover the stories behind the fort's construction, military life, and the coastal defenses that shaped our local history. It's a hands-on history adventure that brings the past to life right here in our own backyard!

  • Date: Wednesday, October 21st, 2026

  • Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ⏰

  • Location: Fort Fremont Preserve, 1126 Lands End Rd, St. Helena Island, SC 29920

  • Cost: $2 (under age 3 is free) 🎟️

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We can't wait to see you there! 

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