Palmetto State of Mind – Charleston, South Carolina
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As the eternal symbol of our great state, this palmetto tree stands watch along the South Carolina coast as many others have for hundreds of years. Their strength comes from their flexibility and capacity to bend with the wind.
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Their place in history was solidified during the Revolutionary War when their elasticity made them an ideal material for the fort on Sullivan’s Island.
In this painting, Charleston artist, Chuck Morris captures the view of distant docks on Shem Creek through the fronds of a palmetto.
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