Arsenal of History: The Powder Magazine of South Carolina (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781596298170)

The Powder Magazine was completed circa 1713 as an arsenal to safely store munitions in the South Carolina colonial capital of Charles Town, serving continuously in defense through the 1740s and periodically until the 1820s. Rescued from destruction in 1902, the building has served as a museum for more than a century, inspiring countless other historic conservation efforts. Museum Director Alan Stello presents the story of the state's oldest public building by establishing connections between the arsenal and the significant episodes it has witnessed. Readers will enjoy an introductory look at South Carolina colonial military history while gaining an appreciation for this icon of history and preservation.

Author: The Powder Magazine
ISBN-10: 1596298170
ISBN-13: 9781596298170
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 03/05/2013
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.90w x 0.30d