Mine Planter Exhibit Unveiling at Fort Fremont

Join the Friends of Fort Fremont on Thursday, June 4, at 11:00 a.m. for the unveiling of a newly completed Mine Planter exhibit at Historic Fort Fremont on St. Helena Island.

The exhibit features a detailed model of the U.S. Army Mine Planter General Edward O.C. Ord, a vessel used in the early 1900s to deploy and maintain underwater minefields that protected important coastal waterways, including Port Royal Sound.

Learn how Fort Fremont played a vital role in the nation’s coastal defense during the Spanish-American War and discover the fascinating story of the soldiers, vessels, and underwater mine systems that helped safeguard the region.

The unveiling is free and open to the public.

Fort Fremont Preserve

1124 Fort Fremont Road, St. Helena Island

Thursday, June 4

11:00 a.m.

Following the unveiling, visitors are invited to explore the History Center, view the newly acquired Ammunition Cart, and learn more about one of the Lowcountry’s most important historic sites.

For more information, visit www.fortfremont.org.