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Step into the past...
Our History
The history of Port Royal, South Carolina, is a captivating Lowcountry tale defined by its deep
natural harbor, centuries of geopolitical tug-of-war, a groundbreaking Civil War era, and
economic resilience. Known for having seven flags fly over its territory – French, Spanish,
English, Scottish, Confederate, United States, and South Carolina – the town's history predates
Jamestown by decades.
History Timeline
Port Royal's History Timeline
Natural Disasters and a Shifting Economy
(1870's - Late 1890's)
Native Americans
(3000 BCE - 1700's)
The Colonial and Antebellum Eras
(1700 – 1860)
The Boom Town Era & Official Incorporation
(1870's - 1890)
Modern Port Royal
(Late 20th Century - Present)
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Early Exploration and European Rivalry
(1500s – 1700s)
The Civil War and the "Port Royal Experiment"
(1860)
View an interactive display of our History throughout the years.
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