Contact Information:
1500 Old Towne Road
Charleston, SC 29407
Phone: (843) 852-4200
Email: charlestowne@scprt.com
Directions:
From Charleston, head south on US-17. Immediately after crossing Ashley River, take the SC-61 exit and go north on SC-61. Drive about 1.7 miles and bear right on Old Towne Road. In 0.9 miles, turn right on Old Town Plantation Road to enter the park.
Map:
Points of Interest:
Animal Forest:
The Animal Forest is a small zoo with animals that inhabited the Charleston area at the time of first English settlement.
Cassique Statue:
Cassique was chief of the Kiawah tribe and helped the English settlers at Charles Towne Landing in exchange for their assistance against hostile tribes.
Palisade Wall:
The palisade wall was constructed as a defense against hostilities.
Stocks and Pillory:
Stocks and pillory were used as a form of punishment for trouble-makers.
Common House:
The common house was built for indentured servants and slaves that worked the land in the new colonies.
Cannon Platforms:
Cannons on earthen walls supplemented the palisade walls to defend the settlement.
Albemarle Point:
The first settlement was built at Albemarle Point on the Ashley River.
Adventure Ship:
The Adventure ship is a replica 17th century cargo vessel that visitors can board and learn about maritime trade from the era.
Avenue of Oaks:
The Avenue of Oaks was planted by Mrs. Waring in the 1940s.
Legare-Waring House:
The Legare-Waring House was restored by Mrs. Waring in the 1940s.
Blog Entries:
27-Dec-2019: Charles Towne Landing
External Links:
SC State Parks website: https://southcarolinaparks.com/charles-towne-landing
Friends of Charles Towne Landing website: http://friendsofcharlestownelanding.org/
Friends of Charles Towne Landing website: http://friendsofcharlestownelanding.org/
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