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Charles Towne Landing

South Carolina · SC

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  • Operator:(843) 852-4200
  • Address:1500 Old Towne RD, Charleston, SC 29407 · SC
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A state historic site on the spot where South Carolina began. Walk the gardens under old live oaks, see marsh birds, and board a replica 17th-century trading ship.

Source: southcarolinaparks.com

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Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site in the West Ashley area of Charleston, South Carolina, preserves the original site of the first permanent English settlement in Carolina. Originally opened in 1970 to commemorate South Carolina's tricentennial, this 664-acre (269 ha) site is home to an exhibit hall, rental facility, a natural habitat zoo, ongoing archeological excavations, miles of trails, dozens of picnic tables, a replica tall ship, six fireable replica cannon, and much more.

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