American Revolutionary War

Battle of Sullivan's Island
An image of Sgt. Jasper raising the battle flag of the colonial forces ©Johannes Oertel
1776 Jun 28

Battle of Sullivan's Island

Sullivan's Island, South Carol

The Battle of Sullivan's Island took place near Charleston, South Carolina, during the first British attempt to capture the city from American forces. It is also sometimes referred to as the first siege of Charleston, owing to a more successful British siege in 1780.

Last Updated: Sun Mar 05 2023

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