The historical monument at the Main Entrance to Windsor Hill Plantation
Windsor Hill Plantation, steeped in the history and traditions of the South
of another day, was for a time the home of one of the best known and highly
respected heroes of the American Revolution
General William Moultrie was born in Charleston in 1731, and entered the
Continental Army at the start of the Revolution. His military history was
impressive; he was made Brigadier General following his brilliant defense of
Charleston against the British fleet on June 28th, 1776. It was this event,
neglected in American History, that, when reported to Continental Congress
on July 19, 1776, gave heart to those forefathers of the nation to sign and
ratify a document that had lain dormant since first adopted 15 days earlier -
the Declaration of Independence. General Moultrie again defeated the British
at Beaufort, South Carolina.
When Charleston fell to the British in 1780, he was taken prisoner, to
later be exchanged for a distinguished British General, John Burgoyne.
General Moultrie received many recognitions during his military career,
among them being the re-naming of Fort Sullivan to Fort Moultrie. He was
elected Governor of South Carolina in 1785, and again in 1789.
When he died, on September 27, 1805, he was buried in the family burial
ground at Windsor Hill Plantation. In 1977 his remains were reinterred at
Fort Moultrie, the historical fort which was also renamed in his honor.
But Windsor Hill Plantation will remain a living memorial to the man who
served with distinction and honor during the formative years of a great
nation - the United States of America.
[End of words engraved on monument seen at the entrance to Windsor Hill Plantation]
Did YOU know Col. William Moultrie was asked to design our South Carolina State Flag?
Did YOU know it is a Crime to mutilate, injure or desecrate a South Carolina State Flag?
Did YOU know General William Moultrie was twice elected Governor by a secret ballot?
See South Carolina General Assembly portrait of General William Moultrie (learn more)!
See a National Portrait Gallery color painting of General William Moultrie, (learn more)!
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