146: Forty Years of Lowcountry Military History with Dr. Stephen Wise

146: Forty Years of Lowcountry Military History with Dr. Stephen Wise

July 1, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 146

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Daquan interviews Dr. Stephen Wise about four decades of military history in the Lowcountry.

Daquan sits down with Dr. Stephen Wise, the longtime director of the Parris Island Museum and Cultural Resources Manager for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, to explore four decades of uncovering the military history buried deep in the Lowcountry. From Civil War earthworks to the birth of Marine Corps training on Parris Island, Steve shares what 40+ years of scholarship has taught him about why Beaufort is one of the most historically significant places in America — and what he wants future generations to know about it. ⁠Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands in South Carolina⁠ The Inner Coastal Podcast is a part of the Destination Marketing Podcast Network. It is hosted by Daquan Mickens and the team at Visit Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands and produced by the team at Brand Revolt. Music is Inspirational Outlook by Scott Holmes. To learn more about the Destination Marketing Podcast Network and to listen to our other shows, please visit ⁠https://thedmpn.com/⁠. If you are interested in becoming a part of the network, please email ⁠adam@thebrandrevolt.com⁠.

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Host: Daquan Mickens

Guest: Dr. Stephen Wise

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Organizations: Parris Island Museum, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Destination Marketing Podcast Network, Brand Revolt

Places: Beaufort, South Carolina

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