 #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
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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
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#2 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
Charleston SC
~0.33 miles from Charleston city center
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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...
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Charleston Visitor Center
375 Meeting St Charleston SC - 843-724-7474
~0.34 miles from Charleston city center
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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.
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Charleston Museum
360 Meeting St Charleston SC - 843-722-2996
~0.39 miles from Charleston city center
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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 IndependenceJoseph Manigault House - Federal-style home decorated with American, English and French furnishing of the early 19th century
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 #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
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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.
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American Military Museum
44 John St Charleston SC - 843-723-9620
~0.42 miles from Charleston city center
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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.
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 #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
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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.
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 #8 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston
Marion Square
Charleston SC
~0.58 miles from Charleston city center
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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...
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Downtown Historic District (Neighborhood)
Charleston SC
~0.62 miles from Charleston city center
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South Carolina Maritime
78 Alexander St Charleston SC - 843-722-1030
~0.67 miles from Charleston city center
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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 v...
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 #11 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston
Gaillard Municipal Auditorium
77 Calhoun St Charleston SC
~0.68 miles from Charleston city center
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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 orche...
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College of Charleston
Charleston SC
~0.71 miles from Charleston city center
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Confederate Museum
Po Box 31435 Charleston SC - 843-723-1541
~0.75 miles from Charleston city center
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188 Meeting StCharleston, SC 29401-3155(843) 723-1541
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Arts of the Ashley
54 1/2 Wentworth St Charleston SC - 843-534-0767
~0.85 miles from Charleston city center
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Roper Diagnostic Center
125 Doughty St # 160 Charleston SC - 843-724-2086
~0.86 miles from Charleston city center
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 #16 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston
South Carolina Aquarium
Charleston SC
~0.86 miles from Charleston city center
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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.
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 #17 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
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Avery Research Center is an archives and museum.
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 #18 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Charleston SC
~0.89 miles from Charleston city center
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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...
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Coleman Fine Art
45 Hasell St Charleston SC - 843-853-7000
~0.96 miles from Charleston city center
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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.
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 #20 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston
The Citadel
Charleston SC
~0.98 miles from Charleston city center
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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....
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#21 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston
Charleston Place
Charleston SC
~1.00 miles from Charleston city center
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Audubon Gallery
177 King St Charleston SC - 843-853-1100
~1.09 miles from Charleston city center
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 #23 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston
Powder Magazine
79 Cumberland St Charleston SC - 843-805-6730
~1.14 miles from Charleston city center
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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 a...
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 #24 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston
Charleston Legends and Lore Ghost Theater
Charleston SC
~1.15 miles from Charleston city center
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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 ATWebsite: http://www.charlestonlegendsandlore.com
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 #25 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
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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 Henr...
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#26 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston
St. Philip's Church
Charleston Sc
~1.22 miles from Charleston city center
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A Brief History of St. Philip's ChurchThe Mother Church of The Diocese of South CarolinaEst. 16801680-81 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 S...
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 #27 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston
French Huguenot Church
Charleston SC
~1.22 miles from Charleston city center
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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.
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 #28 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
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 #29 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston
The Governor's House Inn
Charleston SC
~1.24 miles from Charleston city center
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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 am...
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 #30 of 30 Things To Do in Charleston
Cruise Line Terminal
Charleston SC
~1.24 miles from Charleston city center
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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 Passenge...
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