Mention Charleston, South Carolina and history buffs think of Fort Sumter. Taken from Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island, this lesser known fort was also built to protect the city of Charleston, South Carolina.

Charleston is a popular destination with many tours and guidebooks to help visitors to see the city. Although interesting, there are many more fascinating things to discover. Why was the city built at the edge of a river in the low country? How did it survive wars, earthquakes, fires and hurricanes? The answers are not simple, but clues can be found deep in the city’s soul.