Civil War Sesquicentennial; April 12, 2011; Charleston SC; Pitt Street Bridge

" Before the Revolutionary War, a plank bridge built on barrels was constructed across the inlet separating Mount Pleasant from Sullivan’s Island. In 1864, the H. L. Hunley crew crossed the footbridge on the way to Breach Inlet to test dive the submarine. " ~ On site Historical Marker placed by The Towne of Mount Pleasant, SC

Civil War Sesquicentennial; April 12, 2011; Charleston SC; Pitt Street Bridge; Mount Pleasant, SC " Before the Revolutionary War, a plank bridge built on barrels was constructed across the inlet separating Mount Pleasant from Sullivan’s Island. In 1864, the H. L. Hunley crew crossed the footbridge on the way to Breach Inlet to test dive the submarine. " ~ On site Historical Marker placed by The Towne of Mount Pleasant, SC
SESQUICENTENNIAL OBSERVANCE; April 12, 2011; Pitt Street Bridge; Mount Pleasant, SC "ABOUT THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OBSERVANCE (1860 to 1865) – (2010 to 2015) 2010 to 2015 marks the Sesquicentennial of a historic series of events in our nation's history which altogether encompasses what we know as The Civil War. There is no joy to be found in a war that caused the deaths of over 620,000 Americans from the North and the South – who lived, fought and died for what they believed. However, there is much we can learn from them and from that extraordinary conflict, as the lessons of history are meant to be examined, understood, and applied. It is important to know that the Sesquicentennial is not a celebration but an observance of an event that changed the course of our nation's history." ~ LIve 5 News; Charleston, SC; Posted: Apr 11, 2011 5:52 PM EDT

SESQUICENTENNIAL OBSERVANCE; April 12, 2011; Pitt Street Bridge; Mount Pleasant, SC

SESQUICENTENNIAL OBSERVANCE; April 12, 2011; Pitt Street Bridge; Mount Pleasant, SC