Morris Island Collection

Union mortars in Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina, 1863 (b / w photo)
869216 Union mortars in Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina, 1863 (b/w photo) by Hs and Peale (fl.1839-57); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battery in Charleston Harbour firing on the Shannon (engraving)
2773439 The Battery in Charleston Harbour firing on the Shannon (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battery in Charleston Harbour firing on the Shannon)

New Ironsides versus Fort Wagner, September 1863 (b / w photo)
867764 New Ironsides versus Fort Wagner, September 1863 (b/w photo) by Hs and Peale (fl.1839-57); Private Collection; (add.info)

Federal 10-inch mortar battery on Morris Island, SC, 1865 (b / w photo)
867774 Federal 10-inch mortar battery on Morris Island, SC, 1865 (b/w photo) by Cooley, Samuel A. (fl.1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pair of 10-inch Union seacoast mortars and their crew)

Milky Way Beach
The Milky Way rising above Folly Beach

Morris Island Light House
The famous Morris Island Light House standing tall out of the Atlantic ocean

Boneyard Light
The Morris Island Light House shot from the Boneyard

Morris Island sunrise
A sunrise at Morris Island

Torch
The sun rising above an old tree at morris island

Illuminati Sunrise
A sunrise that looks like the Illuminati Pyramid

Morris Island
Sunrise at Morris Island

Hell at Morris Island

After Hurricane Mathew
Folly Beach after Hurricane Mathew things look a little differently

High Tide at Folly Beach
A high tide at Folly Beach where almost everything is submerged into the ocean

After the Storm
Folly Beach after Hurricane Mathew

Storming Fort Wagner, 1890 (colour litho)
XOS1765583 Storming Fort Wagner, 1890 (colour litho) by Kurz and Allison (fl.1880-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicts the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, composed of African American soldiers)

Ordnance ya[rd], Morris Island, near Charleston, S.C. US, USA, America, Vintage photography

Mortar Battery, Morris Island, S. C. USA, US, Vintage photography
Mortar Battery, Morris Island, S.C. USA, US, Vintage photography

Fort Sumter, south side, Morris Island. Fort Sumter is a Third System masonry sea fort located in Charleston Harbor, South Carolina

CHARLESTON, 1861. The City of Charleston, South Carolina. Engraving, 1861

SOUTH CAROLINA, 1863. The campaign in South Carolina - scenes on the Sea Islands near Charleston. Engraving, 1863

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: Morris Island, a Battlefield of Bravery and Beauty" Step back in time to 1863, where Union mortars lined Battery Weed on Morris Island, South Carolina. The black and white photograph captures the intensity of war as cannons from The Battery in Charleston Harbour fire upon the Shannon. Another monochrome image freezes the moment when New Ironsides clashes with Fort Wagner, showcasing the relentless struggle for victory. Fast forward to 1865, a federal 10-inch mortar battery stands tall on Morris Island's sandy shores. This black and white photo symbolizes resilience amidst chaos during one of America's darkest periods. Meanwhile, etched into history is an illustration depicting the heroic charge of the 54th Massachusetts Colored Regiment against Fort Wagner on July 18th, forever immortalizing their bravery. Beyond its wartime tales lies another side to Morris Island - its natural wonders. Milky Way Beach stretches along this hallowed ground like a celestial ribbon connecting past and present. Standing proudly amidst it all is Morris Island Lighthouse, guiding ships through treacherous waters with unwavering determination. Venture further into this enchanting island paradise and discover Boneyard Light casting ethereal shadows upon untouched sands at sunrise. Witness nature's masterpiece unfold as vibrant hues paint the sky in Torch-like brilliance or experience an Illuminati Sunrise that illuminates both land and sea with mystical allure. Morris Island holds within its shores stories that span centuries - tales of courage intertwined with breathtaking beauty. It serves as a reminder that even amid darkness, light can prevail; even amidst conflict, nature thrives; even throughout history's trials and tribulations there remains hope for unity and peace.