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Attractions + Things To Do in Charleston #1 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Karpeles Manuscript Library 68 Spring St Charleston SC - 843-853-4651 ~0.17 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Karpeles Manuscript Library The Karpeles Manuscript Library is the world’s largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents. The library was founded in 1983 by California real estate magnates, David and Marsha Karpeles, with the goal of stimulating interest in learning, especially in children. All of the Karpeles Manuscript Library services are free #2 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Children's Museum of the Lowcountry Charleston SC ~0.33 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Children's Museum of the Lowcountry The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry (CML) will host their Fall Fun House on Saturday, October 31st from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. The CML Fall Fun House is a safe and fun-filled event including silly carnival games, Halloween arts & crafts, the CML mystery touch tank, face painting, and of course, treats. Kids will also be able to “trick-or-treat” throughout the Museum at CML community partner stations including Sugar 185, No Limits, MUSC Safe Kids, Velocity Sports, Circle of Safety, and Middleton Place. All NEW this year is the CML Costume Fashion Show and Costume Contest to be hosted by Charleston Fashion Week’s, Ayoka Lucas. The fashion show will begin at 5:15 p.m. and prizes will be awarded in categories such as Best Homemade Costume, Best Use of Sparkles and Most Like a CML Exhibit! CML Director Denis Chirles adds, “Where else can you make a googley-eyed pipe cleaner spider to add to the giant spider web, fish for treats off the CML Pirate Ship and strut your stuff in a fashion show – only at the CML Fall Fun House! Come enjoy a safe and fun-filled Halloween as a family with CML this year.” Advance tickets are $3/person and $5/person at the door, so register early and save! Pre-register online at www.explorecml.org or contact Desma Barker at 853.8962 x221 or desma@explorecml.org. The event is open to the public and all CML members. The mission of the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry is to spark the love of learning in all children ages three months to twelve years through interactive, interdisciplinary hands-on environments and experiences with the arts, sciences and humanities while fostering creative thinking and problem solving skills and a belief in their own potential. For more information please visit our website, www.explorecml.org. #3 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Charleston Visitor Center 375 Meeting St Charleston SC - 843-724-7474 ~0.34 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Charleston Visitor Center So you're ready for a visit to Charleston. Perfect. Take a look around our site and you'll get a nice taste of the exciting adventures we offer. To plan your perfect getaway, use our handy SUITCASE tool. It's easy to use and it will take some of the guesswork out of packing. Have a safe trip. See you soon. http://www.charlestoncvb.com/ #4 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Charleston Museum 360 Meeting St Charleston SC - 843-722-2996 ~0.39 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Charleston Museum The Charleston Museum was the first museum built in America and was founded in 1773[1]. It is located in the Downtown Historic District of Charleston, South Carolina. The main museum's exhibits include natural history and local history displays and decorative arts, including silver. One display features objects from the museum's origins in the late 1700s. The museum also owns and operates two historic house museums: Heyward-Washington House - late 18th century period home of Thomas Heyward, Jr., Revolutionary patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence Joseph Manigault House - Federal-style home decorated with American, English and French furnishing of the early 19th century #5 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Aiken Rhett House Museum 48 Elizabeth St Charleston SC - 843-723-1159 ~0.40 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Aiken Rhett House Museum The Aiken-Rhett House was built for Charleston merchant John Robinson in 1817. A typical Charleston double house, the building consisted of a central hallway with two rooms on either side. The front door was located on the Judith Street side of the house, where the piazza (a Charleston term for a double porch) is now located. http://www.historiccharleston.org/experience/arh/index.html #6 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston American Military Museum 44 John St Charleston SC - 843-723-9620 ~0.42 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to American Military Museum Located in Aquarium Wharf adjacent to the debarkation point for tours to historic Fort Sumter, the Museum is filled with authentic artifacts from 14 American conflicts from the Revolutionary War through the recent war in Iraq. http://www.americanmilitarymuseum.org/ #7 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Joseph Manigault House 350 Meeting St Charleston SC - 843-723-2926 ~0.42 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Joseph Manigault House Joseph Manigault House is a historic house museum in Charleston, South Carolina that is owned and operated by the Charleston Museum. The house is significant for its Adam style architecture, and was designed by Gabriel Manigault to be the home of his brother, and was completed in 1790. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973. The SC DAH summary is here. There also is an architectural folly on the property. In 1920, the house was threatened with demolition to make way for a gas station. In response, a group of Charlestonians organized a preservation group which would become the Preservation Society of Charleston. #8 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Marion Square Charleston SC ~0.58 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Marion Square Marion Square is greenspace in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, spanning six and one half acres. The square was established as a parade ground for the state arsenal under construction on the north side of the square. It is best known as the former Citadel Green because The Citadel occupied the arsenal from 1843 until 1922, when the college moved to Charleston's Westside. The name was then changed to Marion Square, in honor of Francis Marion. The square is bounded by Calhoun, Meeting, Tobacco (a pedestrian only right-of-way that lies between the square and properties to the north) and King streets. The land is what remains from a 10-acre (40,000 m2) parcel conveyed to the colony of South Carolina in 1758. The square is jointly owned by the Washington Light Infantry and the Sumter Guard. It is operated as a public park under a lease by the city of Charleston. Under the terms of the lease, the center of the square is kept open as a parade ground. Marion Square is situated directly across from the historic Citadel Square Baptist Church, and the South Carolina State Arsenal (Old Citadel). The space is a favorite place for College of Charleston students because of its proximity to campus. The Square is the home to many monuments, including a Holocaust memorial and a statue of John C. Calhoun atop a giant pillar. During the summer the square is also the home to a farmers market on Saturdays and various festivals such as the Food and Wine Festival and the renowned Spoleto Arts Festival. #9 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Downtown Historic District (Neighborhood) Charleston SC ~0.62 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Downtown Historic District #10 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston South Carolina Maritime 78 Alexander St Charleston SC - 843-722-1030 ~0.67 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to South Carolina Maritime Founded in August 2000 by a group with passionate maritime interests, the South Carolina Maritime Foundation is a public, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization established for the express purpose of reviving interest in the state's important maritime history. Specifically, its mission is to celebrate and make more accessible for all South Carolinians the region's rich maritime heritage. The organization seeks to accomplish this through the creation of several central elements including a classic tall ship, an annual maritime festival, the annual Charleston Race Week, the bi-annual Charleston to Bermuda Race, and an ongoing educational outreach. Initially, the fundamental component of this endeavor was the construction of a classic tall ship christened The Spirit of South Carolina. This vessel serves as an icon for the organization, animating the historical nature of its work and providing a platform to carry out its youth oriented educational programs. The first educational sails with students began on October 1, 2007, and the season ended two months later on December 5, 2007. The Sea Spray Scouts day sail program serviced nine school districts from across the state of South Carolina, including more than 1,000 students. Unanimously, the teachers surveyed stated that the experience met their expectations. Feedback from the educators was consistent in expressing that the educational experience onboard was very helpful in explaining concepts that are difficult to communicate effectively in the classroom. Collectively, these teachers expressed enormous enthusiasm for the ship as a platform for learning. #11 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Gaillard Municipal Auditorium 77 Calhoun St Charleston SC ~0.68 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Gaillard Municipal Auditorium The Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, built in 1968, is a multi-purpose facility rented by promoters for events i.e. Broadway productions; concerts of all types, i.e., rock and roll, jazz, pop, rhythm and blues and gospel; African American gospel plays; comedians; sports events; fashion shows; dance recitals; graduations; touring children's shows; children's fairs; garden and wildlife expos; trade and vendor shows; conferences; dances; parties and meeting space. The auditorium's theatre has a full stage and orchestra pit and seats 2,734. The 15,000 square foot Exhibition Hall can hold 1,000 for seated meal functions. There are also five meeting rooms which seat 50-100 each. The Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, built in 1968, is a multi-purpose facility. The theatre has a full stage and orchestra pit and seats 2,726. The 15,000 square foot Exhibition Hall can hold 1,000 for seated meal functions. There are also five meeting rooms which seat 50-100 each. Tickets can also be purchased by visiting the Ticketmaster web site at www.ticketmaster.com. The box office is open Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. #12 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Confederate Museum Po Box 31435 Charleston SC - 843-723-1541 ~0.75 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Confederate Museum 188 Meeting St Charleston, SC 29401-3155 (843) 723-1541 #13 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Arts of the Ashley 54 1/2 Wentworth St Charleston SC - 843-534-0767 ~0.85 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Arts of the Ashley #14 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Roper Diagnostic Center 125 Doughty St # 160 Charleston SC - 843-724-2086 ~0.86 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Roper Diagnostic Center #15 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston South Carolina Aquarium Charleston SC ~0.86 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to South Carolina Aquarium The South Carolina Aquarium, located in Charleston, South Carolina, opened in May 2000 on the historic Charleston Harbor. It is home to over 10,000 plants and animals including river otters, loggerhead sea turtles, alligators, Venus flytraps, great blue herons, hawks, owls, sea horses, jellyfish, pufferfish, moray eels, horseshoe crabs, starfish, pythons, sea dragons and sharks. The largest exhibit in the Aquarium is The Great Ocean Tank, which extends from the first to the third floor of the Aquarium; it holds over 385,000 gallons of water and contains over 300 animals. The Aquarium also features a Touch Tank, where patrons are able to touch horseshoe crabs, Atlantic sting rays, and other marine animals. #16 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Avery Research Center 125 Bull St Charleston SC - 843-953-7609 ~0.87 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Avery Research Center Avery Research Center is an archives and museum. #17 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church Charleston SC ~0.89 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, which is formally called St. Mary of Annunciation Roman Catholic Church, is the first Roman Catholic parish in the Carolinas and Georgia. The current building at 93 Hasell St. in Charleston, South Carolina, is the third structure to house the congregation on this site. The property and an old building were purchased in 1789. It was incorporated as the Roman Catholic Church of Charleston by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1791. The first structure was replaced by a brick church that burned in the Charleston fire in 1838. The church was rebuilt quickly and reopened on June 9, 1839. It is a rectangular building, 84 ft (25.6 m) by 50 ft (15.2 m). It is built of brick with a stucco covering. The are four Doric columns that support a large entablature. The parapet wall at the top of the church was probably constructed around 1896. There are stained glass windows imported from Munich. The nave has a central aisle and two large rows of pews. There are smaller pews along the side aisles. Above the altar, there is a painting of the Crucifixion by John S. Cogdell. The artist donated this painting to replace an earlier painting he had done in 1814, which was destroyed in the fire. The church graveyard is on each side and to the rear of the church. In the early 1980's, the neighboring Charleston Place complex was constructed, bordering the church on all sides. It was the only structure preserved on the lot, besides the few storefronts facing Meeting Street which were incorporated in the parking structure. The St. Mary's Church is on the National Register of Historic Places, No. 76001697. The South Carolina Department of Archives and History has additional pictures and information. and copies of the nomination forms. There are additional pictures and information available from the Historic American Building Survey at the Library of Congress. #18 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Coleman Fine Art 45 Hasell St Charleston SC - 843-853-7000 ~0.96 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Coleman Fine Art Both a fine art gallery and restoration studio, Coleman Fine Art has been representing regional and national artists for over 30 years. Located in historic downtown Charleston and within walking distance of all major hotels and venues, the gallery specializes in Contemporary American paintings of both the American Impressionist and Realist schools. Coleman Fine Art is a founding member of the Charleston Fine Art Dealers Association. #19 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston The Citadel Charleston SC ~0.98 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to The Citadel The Citadel is a landmark in Charleston and South Carolina that is noted for its educational reputation as well as its rich history. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has an undergraduate student body of about 2,000 students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Another 1,000 students attend The Citadel Graduate College, a civilian evening program that offers graduate and professional as well as undergraduate programs. The Citadel is best known nationally for its Corps of Cadets which draws students from about 40 states and a dozen countries. The men and women in the Corps live and study under a classical military system that makes leadership and character training an essential part of the educational experience. About a third of the graduating classes accept military commissions. The Citadel is divided into five academic schools: Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Science and Mathematics. Because of its focus on teaching, a high graduation rate and strong alumni support, The Citadel ranks highly in the annual U.S. News & World Report ratings of southern colleges that offer at least a master's degree. #20 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Audubon Gallery 177 King St Charleston SC - 843-853-1100 ~1.09 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Audubon Gallery #21 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Powder Magazine 79 Cumberland St Charleston SC - 843-805-6730 ~1.14 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Powder Magazine The Powder Magazine is a gunpowder magazine and museum in Charleston, South Carolina, USA and the oldest surviving public building in the former Province of Carolina. It was erected in 1713 by colonial settlers as a place to safely store and centralize their gunpowder supplies. It was also involved in the 1780 siege of Charleston. The Powder Magazine was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1989.[2] It has operated as a museum since the early 1900s, although extensive renovations have since been conducted. The National Society of the Colonial Dames of America is the current operator of the museum, which includes historic artifacts and displays about the building during the Colonial and American Revolution periods. Each wall of the building boasts a large arch. The walls get thinner as they reach the top of the arch, changing from three feet thick, near the ground, to just a few inches thick near the top. There are also few doors in the building, so that in the event of an explosion, most of the explosive force would exit through the roof, with the arches acting like funnels. Sand stored in the roof would then smother and put out the fire. #22 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Charleston Legends and Lore Ghost Theater Charleston SC ~1.15 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Charleston Legends and Lore Ghost Theater What better way is there to learn some chilling bits of local history than by listening to ghosts tell their tales onstage? The show is a treat-and not too scary for the kids. DETAILS AT Website: http://www.charlestonlegendsandlore.com #23 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Gibbes Museum of Art 135 Meeting St Charleston SC - 843-722-2706 ~1.16 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Gibbes Museum of Art Established as the Carolina Art Association in 1858, the Gibbes Museum of Art opened its doors to the public in 1905. Located in Charleston's historic district, the Gibbes houses a premier collection of over 10,000 works of fine art, principally American works with a Charleston or Southern connection. The benefactor, James Shoolbred Gibbes, donated $100,000 to the Carolina Arts Association upon his death in 1899 for the "erection of a suitable building for the exhibitions of paintings". Not receiving the money until 1903, the Association hired Frank P. Milburn to design the gallery. His design included a Tiffany-style dome, Doric columns and pediment capped windows and doors. The museum's collections include the work of numerous artists with connections to Charleston; among them are Henrietta Johnston, Mary Roberts, and Jeremiah Theus. In 2005, the Gibbes Museum of Art celebrated the centennial anniversary of its Beaux Arts building at 135 Meeting Street. #24 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston St. Philip's Church Charleston Sc ~1.22 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to St. Philip's Church A Brief History of St. Philip's Church The Mother Church of The Diocese of South Carolina Est. 1680 1680-81 Just ten years after the colony was settled, Charles Town moved across the Ashley from Albemarle Point. The first St. Philip's was built at the corner of Meeting and Broad, the present site of St. Michael's. 1708 Gideon Johnston was sent from England as first Commissary to St. Philip's. 1710 The church was badly damaged by a hurricane. A new brick building was authorized at our present site (Second Church). 1713 Second Church was nearly destroyed by a hurricane during its construction. 1715 Commissary Johnston drowned in Charleston Harbor. Indian wars delayed rebuilding. 1719 Alexander Garden was sent by the Bishop of London to be the Commissary. 1721 Work on Second Church resumed. 1723 First services were held on Easter Sunday. 1727 The first church at Meeting and Broad was taken down. 1728-40 Fires, hurricane, epidemics of smallpox, yellow fever, slave uprisings, Indian attacks, threats of war from the Spanish occurred. 1737 George Whitefield preached at St. Philip's and was later expelled as a vagabond clergyman by Commissary Garden, after a hearing before an ecclesiastical court. 1751 Due to a large increase in attendance at St. Philip's, St. Michael's was authorized to be built at Meeting and Broad streets. Ten years later, St. Michael's held its first service. 1753 Commissary Garden resigned after 33 years of service to St. Philip's. He died in 1756 and was buried in the churchyard. 1757 Richard Clarke served as Rector; Robert Smith served as Assistant Rector. 1780 Revolutionary Period: City fell to British in 1780 and Smith was exiled. 1785 Robert Smith returned and was active in the formation of a new church in America. 1795 Smith was consecrated as the first Bishop of South Carolina. He died in 1801, after 44 years of service. 1814 Christopher Edwards Gadsden became Rector. He later became Bishop (1840-1852), continuing to serve as Rector, as was the custom at the time. 1835 Second St. Philip's Church burned to the ground and was rebuilt at a rapid pace. The congregation met for a short time at Cumberland Methodist Church, and beginning in May moved into the Tabernacle, a temporary building on the west church yard. Three years later Cumberland Church burned. In May of 1838 St. Philip's moved into the nearly-finished church building, offering the Tabernacle to Cumberland Church in their emergency. This is the church in which we now worship. 1850 John C. Calhoun, noted statesman, was buried in the West Church yard. During the War Between the States his body was moved to the East Church Yard near the chapel because it was feared that Federal troops might desecrate it.The massive tomb now sheltering his remains was erected by the State Legislature in 1880. 1861 A chime of eleven bells was contributed to the Confederate military cause. They were replaced in 1976 by a group of church women who raised the money to install them in the steeple. 1861 A great fire swept from the Cooper to the Ashley River. Many members of the congregation were forced to leave their homes and seek refuge in other parts of the state. 1860-65 St. Philip's steeple was targeted for shelling by the invading Union Army. One shell exploded in the churchyard during a Sunday service. The service was completed, but worship was moved to St. Paul's Church on Coming Street. 1863-1871William Bell White served as rector, then as Bishop of South Carolina. The white marble baptismal font in the nave was given in his memory by the Chancel Guild in 1897. 1865-77 The city was occupied by Federal troops until the end of Reconstruction. During the next twelve years, the church was gradually repaired. 1870 St. Philip's Home was dedicated. It was used for many years as a home for widows and elderly ladies. 1872-1906 The Rev. John Johnson served as rector. He had been the engineer of Fort Sumter during the War Between the States. 1886 On August 31, a major earthquake occurred, creating disaster for the church and many members of the congregation. Two thousand buildings were severely damaged or destroyed. 1893-1915 A beacon in the steeple was used to guide ships into the harbor. 1908 The house at 92 Church Street was purchased as a rectory. Its first occupant was the Rev. Cary Beckwith, who served as rector for 29 years. 1921 A fire in the chancel area did much damage. Enlargement and improvement followed this disaster. 1926 The All Saints window was installed in the chancel. 1927-38 A fierce tornado caused much damage to the church and the old Sunday school building. The Sunday school building was rebuilt as the church's chapel. 1927 The Vestry approved the building of a new Parish House, provided that the construction costs would not exceed $25,000. Although bids for the work exceeded this figure, construction began and the cornerstone was laid. The Vestry acted as its own contractor. The actual cost of the building was $30,990.50. 1928 Bishop William Alexander Guerry was murdered in his office at St. Philip's Church Home by a distraught clergyman, who then took his own life. Bishop Alexander is buried in the West Church Yard. 1941 The Rev. Merritt Williams, rector, resigned to become a Navy chaplain during World War II . 1947 The Church Home and the Chapel had electric lighting installed. New gas radiators were purchased for the downstairs of the Church. 1950's The Women's Auxiliary began the work of creating a garden in connection with the small building formerly known as the Shell Shop. Much hard work, along with generous donations form many sources, resulted in a lovely garden which was later used as a setting for a Tea Garden held each Spring. 1959 J. Palmer Gaillard, Jr., a member of St. Philip's, was elected Mayor of Charleston. He served until September, 1975. During his time in office, the Municipal Auditorium was built. It was later re-named Gaillard Auditorium, as a tribute to Mayor Gaillard. 1965 The Rev. Samuel T. Cobb was named rector. 1979 Casavant Freres Organ was installed. 1989 Hurricane Hugo caused severe damage to the church. Restoration costs totaled 4.5 million dollars. 1990's St. Philip's Church begins sending medical teams to Haiti and Honduras. 2001 The Vestry approved total renovation of the Ministries Hall and the Parish House. 2002 Renovations to Ministries Hall and Parish House were completed. 2003 The Tea Garden luncheons that were discontinued in 1955 re-opened in the newly renovated Parish House. #25 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston French Huguenot Church Charleston SC ~1.22 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to French Huguenot Church The Huguenot Church, built in 1844 in Charleston, South Carolina, was the first Gothic Revival church in South Carolina and was designed by architect Edward Brickell White. It is also known as the French Huguenot Church and was originally affiliated with the Calvinist Reformed Church of France, but it is now the only independent Huguenot church in the United States. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973. The church is located in the area of Charleston known as the French Quarter, which was given this name in 1973 as part of preservation efforts. It recognizes that the area had a historically high concentration of French merchants. #26 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Addison Hatfield Gallery 38 Queen St Charleston SC - 843-577-7710 ~1.22 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Addison Hatfield Gallery #27 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston The Governor's House Inn Charleston SC ~1.24 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to The Governor's House Inn In 1775, as one of South Carolina's representatives to the First Continental Congress, Edward Rutledge of Charleston distinguished himself as a vocal and steadfast advocate of expanded liberties for the Colonies. In fact, Patrick Henry himself viewed Rutledge as "by far the greatest orator" among a group that included John and Samuel Adams, John Jay and Thomas Jefferson. Thus began his participation in one of the most momentous episodes in human history--the American struggle for independence. Eventually, on July 4, 1776, Edward Rutledge became the youngest person to ratify, and later sign, the Declaration of Independence. This simple act--considered treasonous by the British--put his entire future at risk. Yet Rutledge and his colleagues--Jefferson, Franklin, Adams, and John Hancock among them--pledged "our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor" in support of the cause. Edward Rutledge was just 27 years old. During the Revolution that followed, the British considered Edward Rutledge a dangerous proponent of open rebellion in the South. In 1780, he was captured, taken from his home in historic Charleston and held prisoner in St. Augustine, Florida. While some citizens retained their freedom by pledging loyalty to the King, Rutledge never wavered in his stance against tyranny. A modest man with immodest ideals, the gentleman from Charleston helped define the meaning of "patriotism." He would go on to become Governor of South Carolina and one of the most prominent and influential leaders in America. He retained his home in historic Charleston until his death. After the American Civil War, the Edward Rutledge House was acquired by Captain Wagener, a wealthy merchant, who helped renovate the mansion during Reconstruction in the South. During the Depression of the 1930's, the house fell into some disrepair and was purchased by the Catholic Diocese of Charleston. The current owners acquired the home from a prominent Charleston family in 1998. Edward Rutledge occupies a unique and celebrated place in American history. In recognition of this fact, his former Charleston residence, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1971 it was declared a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior. Today, the elegant Governor's House Inn is a historic Charleston SC bed and breakfast. #28 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Cruise Line Terminal Charleston SC ~1.24 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Cruise Line Terminal Consistently ranked as one of the top 10 tourism destinations in the world by Conde Nast magazine, Charleston has what your passengers want. Lovingly preserved for 300 years, Charleston is a living museum. Here a ship's passengers can step back in time to the eighteenth century, before the Revolution, when Charleston was the seat of British rule and the cultural capital of the New World. There's so much to see and do in the Charleston area -- history, architecture, arts, tours, dining, entertainment, plantations, attractions, and the nation's finest Visitor Center are just a small sampling of what's available. Charleston is truly a feast for the senses. The aspect of a Charleston port-call that passengers truly love is that everything is within easy walking distance. The Passenger Terminal is literally in the city's Historic District. Upon disembarking, passengers are only two blocks from Charleston's famous public market. We do, however, have more than just a great city to keep passengers happy. Whether the cruise line is using the Port of Charleston as an origination point or a port-of-call, passengers enjoy a number of outstanding extras: The terminal is within two miles of both Interstate 26 and U.S. Highway 17 and is easy to locate once in the city. #29 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston Charleston County Courthouse Charleston SC ~1.27 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to Charleston County Courthouse #30 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston St. Michael's Episcopal Church Charleston SC ~1.29 miles from Charleston city center Hotels Close to St. Michael's Episcopal Church St Michael's Episcopal Church was the second Episcopal church in Charleston and was established in 1751. The interior includes box pews and the original pulpit. Hobbies & Activities category: Historic site; Christian sites

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