St. Michael’s steeple being bathed in the light of the setting sun. The iconic white steeple wasn’t always that way. During the Revolutionary and Civil Wars it was painted black, to make it a tougher target during the bombardment of the city.
A local's eye view
St. Michael’s steeple being bathed in the light of the setting sun. The iconic white steeple wasn’t always that way. During the Revolutionary and Civil Wars it was painted black, to make it a tougher target during the bombardment of the city.