Military Sites and Museums

South Carolina's Military Sites and Museums honor those men and women who lived and fought during the troubled birth of a young nation and those who have sacrified for freedom and liberty throughout the world. From Revolutionary War rebels to modern-day soldiers, South Carolina's military sites and museums feature historic forts, sites and battlegrounds of the American Revolution to the Civil War to the war in Iraq. Soldiers once trodded the grounds of South Carolina's state parks like Musgrove Mill and Rivers Bridge state historic sites, leaving a path of history that visitors now travel.

Military Heritage Trail

From the shores of Charleston to the Upstate mountains, visitors can learn more about the important roles South Carolinians had in many of America's major conflicts. The NEW Military Heritage Trail spans 14 counties, has more than 20 sites and covers history from the founding of the colony of Carolina  to the Second World War. The trail celebrates the bravery of South Carolinians who risked their lives to defend their state and union.

Scroll through the listings below to locate South Carolina Military Sites and Museums. Click on the name of an attraction for more information on the site. Use the tool bar to the right of the listings to add a location to your South Carolina Trip Planner.