| Charleston Attractions Historic Dowtown The Battery/White Point Gardens The Market http://www.charlestoncity.info/dept/content.aspx?nid=102 The City Market is an historic public market, offering very affordable space for the operation of small retail businesses. The Market is open 365 days per year, with regular daytime and evening hours Drayton Hall http://www.draytonhall.org/ Drayton Hall is different. It´s the real thing, and we are bound by our mission to preserve the property-that is, to keep it in near-original condition just as the National Trust received it from the Drayton family in 1974. The main house is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian-Palladian architecture in the United States. The grounds represent one of the most significant, undisturbed historic landscapes in America. And Drayton Hall´s stories-stories of race, family, culture, sacrifice, innovation, and preservation-reveal who we are and where we´ve come from. Middleton Plantation http://www.middletonplace.org/ MIDDLETON PLACE is a National Historic Landmark and a carefully preserved 18th-century plantation that has survived revolution, Civil War, and earthquake. It was the home of four important generations of Middletons, beginning with Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congress; Arthur, a signer of the Declaration of Independence; Henry, Governor of South Carolina and an American Minister to Russia; and Williams, a signer of the Ordinance of Secession. Magnolia Plantation http://www.magnoliaplantation.com/ Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of our nation unfold before it from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. It is the oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry, and the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1870 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in its famous gardens. So join us here at Magnolia Plantation to experience the beauty of its gardens and its rich history today. Waterfront Park http://www.charlestoncity.info/dept/content.aspx?nid=211&cid=430 The City´s Waterfront Park, deemed "this generation´s gift to the future" by Mayor Riley, is a popular destination for residents. and visitors alike. Located This park is an eight-acre linear park and pier along the Charleston Harbor entry. The park masterfully combines spectacular fountains, spacious lawns, intimate garden "rooms", walking and jogging path and a long pier with picnic tables and wooden swings. Imax Theater IMAX in Charleston to Reopen, Show Blockbusters Charleston Museum http://www.charlestonmuseum.org/topic.asp?id=1 Exhibitions feature objects from our extensive cultural, historic and natural history collections and introduce you to the rich heritage of the Lowcountry, whose social and architectural legacy is reflected in our two premier historic houses. Whether you have an interest in early Southern furniture or in Southeastern birds, The Charleston Museum has something for everyone in your family. Fort Sumter http://www.nps.gov/fosu/ Decades of growing strife between North and South erupted in civil war on April 12, 1861, when Confederate artillery opened fire on this Federal fort in Charleston Harbor. Fort Sumter surrendered 34 hours later. Union forces would try for nearly four years to take it back. Charles Towne Landing www.charlestowne.org/ Thank you for your interest in Charles Towne Landing. The Friends of Charles Towne Landing has a mission to perpetuate and celebrate the birthplace of South Carolina above and beyond the means and resources given to the park by the state of South Carolina. South Carolina Aquarium http://www.scaquarium.org/ "The South Carolina Aquarium inspires conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research, and by providing an exceptional visitor experience." The Citadel http://www.citadel.edu/museum/ The Citadel Museum represents the history of The Military College of South Carolina from its founding in 1842 to the present. Arranged chronologically, the permanent exhibits feature the military, academic, athletic and social aspects of cadet life. The past is brought to life with photographs from the Archives highlighting the exhibits. Memorabilia from special events, biographical sketches of the presidents of the college, as well as cadet uniforms and arms are displayed. Through a self guided tour, the visitor experiences the essence of each era in The Citadel's history. A handsome display of Citadel rings from 1895 to the present is a focal point in the foyer of the Museum. Citadel men who lost their lives in wars since World War II are memorialized in photograph albums also in the Museum's foyer. Patriots Point http://www.patriotspoint.org/ The Patriots Point Development Authority is a State of South Carolina "enterprise agency" and is responsible for the operation of the naval and maritime museum. As an Enterprise Agency, the museum receives no appropriated funding from the state legislature. Primary sources of operating revenue are museum admissions, sales at the museum gift shop, educational programs such as the youth education and camping programs, and commissions from lease functions, on-site vending franchises and the Patriots Point Links. Additional income from landside leases has for some years been dedicated to a capital fund for maintenance of the historic museum ships and other capital projects at Patriots Point. LaFrance Fire Museum http://www.legacyofheroes.org/ Tours and exhibits allow our visitors a glimpse into the life of a firefighter and the changes and advancements that have occurred in fire fighting throughout time. The museum is filled with one of a kind fire vehicles and antique fire equipment, which date back to the mid 1700's. Kids of all ages will love the interactive displays and hands on equipment. The North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum proves to be a remarkable experience and an unforgettable destination for the entire family, school group or other special guests Chris Walters - Edisto Beach Realtor - E-Pro® Edisto Sales & Rentals Realty (Edisto Realty) 1405 Palmetto Blvd Edisto Beach, SC 29438 Office: 843-869-2527 Mobile: 843-708-8501 chris@DiscoverEdisto.com |