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Battery & White Point Gardens

Battery & White Point Gardens

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands
Located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, this prominent landmark provides a spectacular view of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor, where the Ashley and Cooper rivers empty into the Atlantic Ocean. It was first used as a public garden in 1837. With the outbreak of the Civil War, it became a fortification for the city. Visitors today also find an impressive display of historic mortars and cannons from the Civil War used to shell as well as defend the city. At the corner of Murray and East Bay there is a Confederate monument. In the early 1720s, the infamous "gentleman" pirate Stede Bonnet was hanged here with about 50 others like him. Townspeople filled the gallows area and jeered as the outlaw was brought to his rightful end. Bonnet was buried in the nearby marsh. His epitaph has been memorialized and stands today in the park.
Visit the Website Coastal & Islands
Charleston
Coastal & Islands
East Battery & Murray Blvd.,
Charleston, SC 29401 (843) 724-7327
Info & Amenities
Location
Located in downtown Charleston at the intersection of East Battery and Murray Blvd.
Admission
Free
Civil War
Yes
Days and Hours of Operation
Daily

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