Lens Artists Photo Challenge #394 – History Through the Lens

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John’s challenge is to feature places “where history still lives”. One of John’s suggested topics “Where the Past Still Stands”is the inspiration for this post. I chose to feature Fort Pulaski National Monument and Cockspur Island Lighthouse in coastal Georgia between Savannah and Tybee Island.

Fort Pulaski National Monument

Construction for Fort Pulaski began in 1829. During the American Civil War the Confederate army held the fort until they surrendered to the Union Army in 1862 after the Union cannons firing from nearby Tybee Island caused major damage. For more about the history of Fort Pulaski you can visit Fort Pulaski National Monument.

In addition to exploring the fort, visitors can attend Ranger talks or walk on several hiking trails outside the fort.

Holes in the wall are from Union cannons, Ft. Pulaski National Monument
The North Pier Trail leads to this overlook
Remains of the North Pier at Fort Pulaski
Cockspur Island Lighthouse, marks the south channel of the Savannah River and sits on a small piece of land that is covered by water at high tide. This view is from the top of Fort Pulaski.
The Lighthouse Overlook trail at Fort Pulaski leads to a view of the Cockspur Island Lighthouse

On some days visitors can see historic reenactors at Ft. Pulaski
Reenactors at Ft. Pulaski

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12 thoughts on “Lens Artists Photo Challenge #394 – History Through the Lens”

  2. Excellent choice Beth! It reminded me very much of Charleston’s Fort Sumpter which is always fun for our visitors because it involves a boat ride over and back. It’s nice that these important places are being given a good amount of attention. Your photos are terrific!

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    1. Thanks Tina. We also like to take visitors, especially young grandchildren, to Fort Pulaski. I’ve been there many times and always find something interesting that I never noticed before. The rangers and volunteers do and excellent job.

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  4. I especially love that view of the trail with the lighthouse and island in the background. I’m a sucker for lighthouses. >grin< There are many forts along the east coast. I went down a historic rabbit hole and found there are three fort systems on the Atlantic coast dating back to 1794. Somewhere around 25-30 are preserved as state or national parks. Fascinating!

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    1. Thanks John! There are 10 forts along the Georgia coast. Three of them in in the Savannah area. The ones I have been to are all fun to explore. I’m also a lighthouse fanatic. The Cockspur Light is one of my favorites.

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  6. Beautiful images Beth and I especially love the way you captured the old lighthouse ❤️ xxx

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