FOLLY BEACH, S.C. — In 1987, just moments before bulldozers were about to plow a new road on the island, Charleston historian Robert Bohrn noticed something peculiar. Sticking out of the earth were the skeletal remains of 19 African American soldiers of the Union’s 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. If it weren’t for Bohrn’s watchful eye,Continue reading “P&C: Gov. McMaster honors historian who found remains of 19 African American Civil War soldiers”
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CCP: Charleston relic hunter, historian awarded Order of the Silver Crescent
Robert E. Bohrn, of Charleston, was awarded the Order of the Silver Crescent by Gov. Henry McMaster on Thursday. S.C. Rep. Spencer Wetmore, D-Folly Beach, presented Bohrn with the commendation at a Statehouse ceremony. This award is the state’s highest civilian award for significant contributions, leadership, volunteerism and lifelong influence within a region or community.Continue reading “CCP: Charleston relic hunter, historian awarded Order of the Silver Crescent”