Part of General Pierre Beauregard’s “New Lines,” Confederate earthwork Battery Pringle, although hastily constructed, served admirably in the defense of Charleston and James Island from 1863 through to the end of the Civil War. In the summer of 1864, particularly, with assaults from both the Federal Army and Navy, Pringle’s strategic defensive position on the Stono River was of critical importance. Well-armed but in small numbers, the officers and enlisted men within Pringle endured heat, sickness, supply shortages, assorted land assaults, and punishing artillery barrages. Their stubborn defense, nevertheless, prevailed.

Now listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Battery Pringle is today safely confined within The Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary. It remains intact and is regarded among the most well preserved Confederate artillery posts in the country.

Join The Charleston Museum’s Senior Curator, Grahame Long, to explore this seldom-viewed landmark at the Dill Sanctuary and better understand its strategic importance in the second half of the Civil War.

Please note: this is an “off-road” location with steep inclines and unprepared terrain. Walking shoes/boots are recommended. 

Date/Time

03/14/2020, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Location

The Dill Sanctuary
1163 Riverland Dr.
Charleston, SC 29412

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