JOSEPH MANIGAULT HOUSE 843.722.2996 charlestonmuseum.org/historic-houses/ joseph-manigault-house Built in 1803, the Joseph Manigault House is an exceptional example of Federal period architecture with a remarkable collection of
OLD EXCHANGE AND PROVOST DUNGEON 843.727.2165 oldexchange.org
Built in 1771, American Patriots were held prisoner here during the War of Americas’ Independence. One of the 3 most historically significant buildings of colonial America. PHILIP SIMMONS FOUNDATION, INC. 843.571.6445 philipsimmons.us Established in 1991 by the Vestry of St. John’s Reformed Episcopal Church to develop and maintain a commemorative garden and preserve the legacy of the master craftsman. THE POWDER MAGAZINE 843.722.3767 powdermagazinemuseum.org Oldest public building in the Carolinas. Replaced by a newer magazine in 1748, it served effectively until the American Revolution. National Historic Landmark open by appt. SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
early 19th century furnishings. MAGNOLIA CEMETERY 843.722.8638 magnoliacemetery.net
Oldest cemetery in Charleston, founded in 1849 on the banks of the Cooper River, inhabited by generations of southern leaders. On the National Register of Historic Places. MCLEOD PLANTATION HISTORIC SITE 843.762.9514 ccprc.com/1447 Established in 1851. An important Gullah/ Geechee heritage site, preserved in recognition of generations of enslaved people and its cultural and historical significance. MIDDLETON PLACE 843.556.6020 middletonplace.org Home to America’s oldest and most important landscaped gardens, the historic site encompasses 110 acres including the Gardens, House Museum, Stableyards, and Eliza’s House. MORRIS ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE 843.363.0099 savethelight.org Located off of Folly Beach and an ecologically and historically sensitive barrier island. Recognized as a top 100 cultural site in SC by the Heritage Trust Program Board. NATHANIEL RUSSELL HOUSE 843.724.8481 historiccharleston.org/house-museums/ nathaniel-russell-house National Historic Landmark, c. 1808. Restored and preserved interior, period collection items, & 3-story free-flying staircase. Active archaeology in former enslaved spaces.
843.723.3225 schistory.org
Located in the historic Fireproof Building, the SCHS Museum showcases more than 350 years of the state’s history through the artifacts and records of those who experienced it. SOUTH OF BROAD HOUSES AND GARDENS 843.722.8687 bulldogtours.com This 2.5 hour experience offers a history tour combined with curated tours of two South of Broad museum houses and gardens. Only Bulldog Tours offers this unique combination.
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