Posted on August 12, 2008 by shoutabout
Tybee Island located 18 miles east of Savannah and about one drive from Hilton Head delights visitors with 3 miles of sandy beaches, an entertainment packed pavilion, Georgia’s oldest lighthouse, Civil War artillery batteries and the incredible Fort Pulaski National Monument.
Things to enjoy on Tybee Island:
1. The Tybee Lighthouse, the oldest and tallest lighthouse in [...]
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Posted on August 6, 2008 by shoutabout
On April 11, 1862 Union troops struck with fury. 30 hours and 1,142 shells later the “indestructible” Fort Pulaski surrendered. The damage was so deep it will take 1,000 Union troops 6 weeks to repair it.
Facts and Trivia
• In 1837 with its 8 foot thick brick walls the fort was considered invincible. No cannon could inflict [...]
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