Attractions
Fort Sumter
Situated on a small man-made island in the bay guarding the
entrance to Charleston Harbour, Fort Sumter National Monument is
one of the most important historic military sites in the country
where the first shots of the American Civil War were fired in...
see full detailsSouth Carolina Aquarium
The South Carolina Aquarium, Charleston's most visited
attraction, features thousands of amazing aquatic animals from
river otters and sharks to loggerhead turtles in over 60 exhibits,
which represent the rich biodiversity of South Carolina from the
mountains to the sea. The Aquarium also presents...
see full detailsCharleston Museum
America's first museum, the Charleston Museum was founded in
1773. Encompassing three historic buildings, the museum aims to
preserve the unique culture and natural history of Charleston and
the surrounding South Carolina Lowcountry. Exhibitions include
cultural, historic and natural history artefacts and alongside are
two...
see full detailsThe Hunley
The Hunley submarine first arrived in Charleston by train in
1863 and is now on display in a conservation tank at Charleston's
Old Naval Base. Here, visitors can see facial reconstructions of
the Hunley crew, artefacts excavated from the submarine and the
legendary gold...
see full detailsProvost Dungeon and Old Exchange Building
The British used Provost Dungeon to hold prisoners during the American Revolution, and in 1774 the Old Exchange Building hosted the delegate elections for the First Continental Congress. This site was firmly constructed and has (in part) withstood war, earthquakes...
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