At the Old Exchange and Dungeon museum in Charleston, history buffs will be delighted to admire a bounty of artifacts and photos from the colonial to the Civi War.
“The town struck me very agreeable; but the new Exchange which fronted the place of my landing made a most noticeable appearance” John Quincy Jr., 1773
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Take a wild ride into the history of fire fighting at the incredible North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum. It’s exhilarating for kids, mind blowing for adults and super-sized fun for the entire family. Children get in for free, you pay $6 admission. The museum is open Monday to Saturday from 10AM to 5PM.

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Charles Towne Landing it’s an oasis of family relaxation, natural beauty and historic inspiration just minutes from downtown Charleston. There are many fun and educational activities to enjoy for a nominal $5 park admission fee ($3 for kids 6-15 and free those 5 years and under).
Five little monkeys swinging from the tree… There’s nothing like [...]

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Yet another mind-boggling puzzle for all you Charlestonese aficionados:

What does “I’ve been famine all my life” really means?

Go ahead, take the test if you dare…Beware of the ghosts haunting the Holy City!

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Here is a list with some of the most interesting things to do with children while visiting Charleston South Carolina. At least that’s what I found to work best with my 4 years old daughter for the past year or so.
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Alligators are truly amazing creatures. We are so blessed to still see them all around South Carolina (like the Alligator Adventure and Huntington State Park in Myrtle Beach or Charles Towne Landing and Audubon Swamp Garden in Charleston, or Edisto Island Serpentarium in Edisto).

Just recently, Business Week published an article underscoring once more [...]

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Take a virtual tour of the South Carolina historic trail at the Charles Towne Landing park near downtown Charleston.

Step back in time at and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Charles Towne Landing Historic Site!

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Charles Towne Landing: Quiet and relaxing family time. Learn about South Carolina and Charleston history. Bike or walk under serene live oak trees away from the city’s hustle and bustle yet just minutes from all the “civilization” amenities. Do nothing but smell the beautiful flowers and listen to the birds.

Get excited spotting alligators around the [...]

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This is as good as it gets for a weekend family getaway! Step back in time at the Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site, the birth place of South Carolina. The park is just minutes driving from downtown Charleston and welcomes visitors to 80 acres of gardens, a self-guided historic walking trail through serene oak [...]

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