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History: A Relic Hunter Remembers Reflecting on the Journey to Folly Beach’s First Historical Marker
By Robert Bohrn Editor’s Note: After six weeks to reflect, Robert Bohrn penned this piece about the unveiling of Folly Beach’s historical marker for the 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Although the event occurred on July 15 of this year, the marker, in Folly River Park, should be a permanent source of pride for Folly... »
Living History of Sol Legare
By Corie Hipp On July 18, The Seashore Farmers’ Lodge Museum and Cultural Center at Sol Legare held it’s annual commemoration of the 54th Massachusetts’ siege on Fort Wagner, the infamous battle portrayed in the 1989 film, Glory. The 54th Massachusetts Companies I and B were present, along with the women of the 54th... »
The Fallen Nineteen of Folly Beach: Civil War Historical Marker Unveiled
By Robert Bohrn Crossing over the Folly River always brings a tear to my eye and a lump to my throat. Memories of times spent here, and the lost souls that have touched my heart, make me feel as one with this sea island. The events I’ve experienced on Folly Beach, beneath the wings... »
Bearing Witness to the First Shot
By Robert E. Bohrn Jr. In the early months of 1861, Charleston became “the place to be” for the young men of the Palmetto State. The entire state was afire with the buzz of Secession and the talk of war. Charleston’s streets were teaming with the life-blood of the first state to separate from... »
History: The Ball Begins, Part II
By Robert E. Bohrn Jr., Historian and Antiquarian, Sea Island Relics We left off in the first installment of “The Ball Begins” with Union officer Abner Doubleday’s first cannon shot fired from the Union forces in possession of Fort Sumter. Before this shot was fired, the people and soldiers of Charleston were a bit... »
Folly does Easter
By Lauren Dean Easter Sunrise Service The Easter sunrise service at Folly Beach has been a tradition since the mid 1940s. Every year since then members from all of Folly’s churches meet together at 6:30 a.m. The service was originally held on the old Pavilion, and when the Pavilion burned to the ground in... »
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