Recounts how the palmetto tree became a South Carolina state symbol following the Battle of Fort Moultrie fought off the South Carolina coast in 1776.

Search the South Carolina State website.
SmartSearch+ searches the A-Z list of our databases and connects you to both Discus and State Library resources.
Search the shelves of 20 library systems statewide, or visit SCLENDS to browse or use the advanced search.
Recounts how the palmetto tree became a South Carolina state symbol following the Battle of Fort Moultrie fought off the South Carolina coast in 1776.