We then went back to the James Island County Park Campground on James Island where we are staying. James Island is famous for several reasons including its role in the Civil War. The first shot fired during the civil war was from Fort Johnson towards Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861. The island was also the location of several battles during the Civil War. The island’s strategic location in Charleston Harbour made it crucial for both Union and Confederate forces. Today James Island has grown into a popular suburban bedroom community. The park boasts walking trails, playgrounds, and many other recreational utilities. The campground is fabulous and well known for its Christmas light tour around the park. This is an annual event and they have over 700 light displays and over 2 million lights. Below are just a few pics to give you an idea of what this looks like. It was fantastic and a place Barb would love to return to one day with her family.
The old and the new bridge behind it. The new bridge is called Ravenel
