On April 11, 1862, defense strategy changed worldwide when Union rifled cannon first overcame a masonry fortification after only 30 hours of bombardment. Named for Revolutionary War hero, Count Casimir Pulaski, Fort Pulaski took some 18 years to build and was the first military assignment for a young second lieutenant fresh from West Point - Robert E. Lee. It is estimated to have been built with 25 million bricks and has 7 1/2 foot thick walls.
We toured the Fort:
We saw a cannon and musket firing demonstration.
After visiting Fort Pulaski we went to Tybee beach one last time.I did forget to mention that Miley Cyrus was filming her newest movie on Tybee Island the week we were there. One day earlier in the week a bunch of adults and kids went to walk on the beach in the evening, and walked toward the set. They did get to get a glimpse of Miley as she got out of her car and walked toward the movie production area. A highlight for some...
Well, that was our trip. An enjoyable trip, but very exhausting. I can't quite call it a vacation, since I think of vacations as more relaxing. The next day (Sunday), our car left at 5:53am while the rest left around 10:00am. We wanted to get home at a decent time. We pulled in the driveway at 5:30pm...record time!!
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