It is not a moon, I was told in revolutionary tones. That arc over the breezy palmetto tree that makes our flag more marketable than Elvis is actually the breastplate from a Revolutionary War uniform.

COLUMBIA -- On a hunch six years ago, Chip Prezioso opened a shop specializing in items emblazoned with South Carolina's palmetto tree and crescent moon logo. He couldn't have picked a better time … ...

It is not a moon, I was told in revolutionary tones. That arc over the breezy palmetto tree that makes our flag more marketable than Elvis is actually the breastplate from a Revolutionary War uniform.

Yet understanding the meanings behind our flag’s color, crescent and palmetto tree help us appreciate the history, culture and values of our state. To do that, let’s start at the beginning.

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- On a hunch six years ago, Chip Prezioso opened a shop specializing in items emblazoned with South Carolina's palmetto tree and crescent moon logo. He couldn't have picked a better… ...

Some say the moon is not a moon and the tree is not a tree. South Carolina has more flag historians than palmetto bugs. And they are all aflutter. Since bringing it up last week, I've been ...

Rising moon. Palmetto Moon store opening dates. 1. Citadel Mall, West Ashley: 2003 (moved to Tanger Outlets in North Charleston 2018) 2. Mount Pleasant: 2004. 3. North Charleston: 2006 (Northwoods ...

The crescent (true Palmetto State flag aficionados know it’s not a moon) was worn by Moultrie’s soldiers. The shade of indigo — a critical crop to South Carolina 250 years ago — matched ...

For 85 years, the palmetto tree had represented S.C. independence and defiance – one toast was “The Palmetto ... creating the familiar crescent-moon orientation, ...

The crescent – not a moon, but a badge worn by members of the 2nd South Carolina Regiment ... But the problem most had with the new flag focused on its beloved palmetto tree.

The crescent — not a moon, but a badge worn by members of the 2nd South Carolina Regiment — was historically accurate, so it, too, would remain in the same position.

They said that there were an endless amount of examples of a potential palmetto tree designs dating back all the way to 1861. In the end, they chose a design from Ellen Heyward Jervey in 1910.