South Carolina Art, Castles & palaces, Historical + Museum pictures

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Built by the architect of Charleston’s City Hall, this elegant 19th-century house is furnished with period decor from the collections of the Charleston Museum.

Learn about pirates and examine the cannons and military memorials in an enchanting riverside park with fortifications that once defended the city.

Follow trails weaving along the gorgeous Atlantic shoreline on foot or by bike and check out beaches, amusement parks, waterfront cafés and boat tours.

Follow trails weaving along the gorgeous Atlantic shoreline on foot or by bike and check out beaches, amusement parks, waterfront cafés and boat tours.

Learn about pirates and examine the cannons and military memorials in an enchanting riverside park with fortifications that once defended the city.

Gaze up at the iconic white steeple and learn about the rich history of the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston.

America’s first museum holds the key to the city’s history in its collections of military artifacts, textiles and prehistoric animals.