[snowsislander]

I don't remember where the crescent moon came from, but the story behind the palmetto tree on the flag came from the defense of Sullivan's Island (near Charleston) against the British during the Revolution. The fort on the island was built from palmetto logs, and the spongy palmetto wood absorbed the impact of the shots fired from British ships offshore, enabling the fort to survive and drive off a British fleet.

Yes, those Sandlappers did a great job of defending Charleston. Sargeant Jasper's heroism that day will live forever among those who appreciate South Carolina's history.

[Guenevere]

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