East Battery

East Battery is a waterfront road along the Charleston peninsula featuring a fortified stone seawall that runs between the Ashley and Cooper Rivers at Charleston Harbor. The promenade stretches along the shoreline with historical structures and overlooks positioned at intervals.

The site originally held Broughton's Battery in 1737, which later became known as Fort Wilkins before being torn down in 1789. After its demolition, the area was transformed into a waterfront promenade and defensive position for the harbor.

The street displays homes from the 19th century that show how Charleston's architecture and social life developed over time. Walking past these buildings gives visitors a sense of the city's past through their styles and details.

Parking is available near White Point Garden, making it convenient to reach the waterfront area. The pathway is open and straightforward to walk, with benches and rest spots positioned along the promenade.

From the seawall, visitors can see several historic military installations across the harbor: Fort Sumter, Castle Pinckney, the USS Yorktown, Fort Moultrie, and the Sullivan's Island lighthouse. This view shows how Charleston's harbor was once protected from different positions.