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Naval Base History
https://www.northcharleston.org/visitors/attractions/greater-charleston-naval-base-memorial/naval-base-history/Introduction The Charleston Naval Base provided defense for the United States from its formation in 1901 to its closure in 1996. Originally designated as the Navy Yard and later... -
Historical Naval Base Housing Tours
https://www.northcharleston.org/news/historical-housing-tours/On Saturday, June 26, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, the public is invited to tour the historical homes in the Officers’ Housing District of the former Navy Base, including the... -
The Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial
https://www.northcharleston.org/visitors/attractions/riverfront-park/the-greater-charleston-naval-base-memorial/The Charleston Naval Base provided defense for the United States from its formation in 1901 to its closure in 1996. It was originally designated as the Navy Yard and later... -
Memorial History
https://www.northcharleston.org/visitors/attractions/greater-charleston-naval-base-memorial/memorial-history/In the Spring of 1999, North Charleston Mayor R. Keith Summey approached retired Navy Captain Ed Fava, then completing a second career as Charleston County Administrator, and asked if he would... -
Greater Charleston Naval Base Memorial
https://www.northcharleston.org/visitors/attractions/greater-charleston-naval-base-memorial/This tribute was planned by military veterans and the City of North Charleston to the thousands of men and women who served their country and the civilians who labored at... -
History & Cultural Heritage
https://www.northcharleston.org/residents/community/history-cultural-heritage/Prior to the 1600’s: The wilderness surrounded by various rivers that flow in and around the Lowcountry was inhabited by Tidewater Indians for thousands of years before Europeans arrived. All... -
Our History: The USS Hobson, A Lowcountry Ship
https://www.northcharleston.org/news/our-history-the-uss-hobson-a-lowcountry-ship/There are countless stories of humanity and heroism that can be told about the men and ships of the Charleston Naval Shipyard. One such ship, the USS Hobson DD-464, was... -
Our History: Why is McMillan Avenue called McMillan Avenue?
https://www.northcharleston.org/news/our-history-why-is-mcmillan-avenue-called-mcmillan-avenue/US Representative Thomas McMillan does the Charleston on the steps of the US Capital. Thomas McMillan represented the Sixth District for eight terms in Congress (1925-1939), but his first love... -
Our History: USS Hartford, From Mobile to Charleston
https://www.northcharleston.org/news/our-history-uss-hartford-from-mobile-to-charleston/Today is the 155th anniversary of the famous Civil War Battle of Mobile Bay. The city was the Confederacy’s last major sea port on the gulf coast and blockade runners... -
Memorial Features
https://www.northcharleston.org/visitors/attractions/greater-charleston-naval-base-memorial/features/Features within the Base Memorial Park were carefully selected by the Board and each has its own story. Ship Sculptures The three ship sculptures, which were created by Sculptors Wayne...
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