The Citadel Military Living History Society canceled a planned live artillery demonstration on Morris Island to mark the 165th anniversary of the “Firing on the Star of the West.” Organizers cited unforeseen challenges with the intended property as the reason, with no further details released.
Historical Background
On January 9, 1861, Citadel cadets fired cannons at the Union merchant ship Star of the West in Charleston Harbor, shortly after South Carolina’s secession, in an early clash of the Civil War. The event aimed to recreate this under controlled conditions with historic artillery and authority coordination.​
Cancellation Details
The Saturday demonstration was scrapped abruptly, as announced recently. No alternative events or rescheduling were mentioned in available reports.​
