Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Mount Pleasant

OutsideAug 31

Mount Pleasant has it all: fun festivals, local flavors, coastal wildlife, paddling adventures, and more

Visit a Founding Father’s cottage.

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Shem Creek ParkParkWalk over 2,000 feet of boardwalk alongside waterway.
Shem Creek WaterfrontRestaurantVibrant spot for Lowcountry cuisine at the end of the boardwalk.
Pitt Street BridgeTrailHistoric bridge now a waterfront park with public fishing pier.
Old Village Historic DistrictNeighborhoodStreets lined with historic homes, quaint shops, and Spanish moss.
Charles Pinckney National Historic SiteParkVisit a Founding Father’s cottage.
Patriots Point Naval and Maritime MuseumMuseumBoard World War II-era ships.
Boone Hall Plantation and GardensSightGullah performers share cultural stories and presentations.
Sweetgrass FestivalFestivalWatch Gullah Geechee artisans weave sweetgrass baskets.

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site