James Island gets $12K grant to promote Revolutionary War history through audio tour
JAMES ISLAND, S.C. (WCBD) – A $12,000 grant will help James Island showcase its Revolutionary War-era history.
James Island Mayor Brook Lyon said the funds from the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission to the History Council of James Island will be used to develop an audio driving tour.
Officials said the commission was established in 2018 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The goal is to celebrate and promote the state’s role in the fight for independence through education, engaging, and inspiring 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,” Mayor 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 being reviewed by professional historians. Narration and music will be recorded using local voice talent, and it will be available to download for free through James Island’s website and other platforms.
“Many thanks to the History Council for their hard work that has made this project possible,” Mayor Lyon said. “Co-chairs Michael Williams and Jim Morrisett are making a big impact educating our community and highlighting our island’s important history with this audio driving tour.”
Town officials expect the free audio driving tour will be available later this year.
