The Citadel Beach Club Now Ready for Business after Fire Last May
Wednesday, February 15th, 2017
The Citadel Beach Club is back in business and accepting event bookings after being renovated following a fire last spring. The renovations were completed in just nine months, despite delays from tropical storms and Hurricane Matthew. The Col. Robert R. McCormick Beach Club of The Citadel (The Citadel Beach Club) was damaged in the early morning hours of May 2016 when a fast-moving fire broke out. The club’s caretakers were in their onsite apartment but escaped unharmed. Dozens of events, including weddings, had to be moved to other venues.
“We are grateful for the continuous support The Citadel has received from the Isle of Palms community, our Beach Club clients, and The Citadel family from the day of the fire, though the rebuilding,” said Col. Tom Philipkosky, USAF (Ret.), senior vice president for operations and administration. “We are ready to take reservations for events, and the Beach Club is ready to receive our cadets, faculty and staff, and alumni who look forward to using it each summer.”
Because of extensive fire, smoke and water damage, the structure’s interior was taken down to the studs. The roof, all plumbing, wiring and electrical fixtures, as well as equipment such as the catering kitchen, was replaced. Upgrades were made to flooring, restrooms and various mechanical items. The general layout of the club was not altered, other than the addition of a new bridal suite.
The Citadel Beach Club hosts more than 100 events annually. To make a reservations to hold an event at The Citadel Beach Club, please click here, send an email to reservations@citadel.edu, or call (843) 953-2665.