Town of James Island receives $12,000 grant to celebrate, promote Revolutionary War history
Mayor Brook Lyon is pleased to announce that the History Council of James Island has received a $12,000 grant from the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission to develop an audio driving tour of the Town’s Revolutionary War-era history.
The Commission was chartered by the South Carolina General Assembly in 2018 to properly commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in South Carolina. Its mission is to celebrate and promote the state’s pivotal role in the fight for independence by educating, engaging and inspiring both South Carolinians and visitors.
“The James Island History Council has been hard at work researching and writing a script for the tour over the last few months,” Lyon said. “It will include views of the Morris Island Lighthouse and stops at Fort Johnson and McLeod Plantation, two of our historic homes and other historic sites. We are so proud of our history and really want to share it with our citizens and visitors. Because of this generous grant, we’ll be able to offer the tour free of charge.”
The tour script is in its final review by professional historians. Narration and music will be recorded using local voice talent to complete the project. An audio file of the tour will be available for free download through the Town’s website and other platforms.
“Many thanks to the History Council for their hard work that has made this project possible,” Lyon said. “Co-chairs Michael Williams and Jim Morrisette are making a big impact educating our community and highlighting our island’s important history with this audio driving tour.”
The free audio driving tour is expected to be available later this year.