Tag Archives: Charleston Attractions

The 7 Best Beaches in Charleston

Charleston's historic city vibe gives way to several Atlantic coast delights, barrier island treasures, and beachside bliss opportunities left and right. There are several different beach options within the Charleston area, with a beach to meet every group's needs, whether you are visiting for family fun in the sun or a secluded romantic getaway. Check…
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Medical University of South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina Welcome to the Medical University of South Carolina, or MUSC for short. This university visit opportunity is perfect for prospective medical students, high school seniors touring college campuses, or any students visiting Charleston for an educational tour. MUSC was first established in 1824. Dedicated to education, research, and patient care, this…
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McLeod Plantation

McLeod Plantation First established in 1851, this sprawling 37 acre Gullah heritage site holds high cultural and historic significance for Charleston, and for the Lowcountry in general, an excellent opportunity for your students to immerse themselves into local history. This plantation serves as a living tribute to the men and women and their descendants that preserved…
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Philip Simmons House

Philip Simmons House Philip Simmons is a well-known member of the South Carolina Hall of Fame, a Charleston local known for creating some of the cities most decorative 20th-century pieces. In his lifetime (1912 - 2009), Simmons received over 500 commissions to design, holding a very lengthy, and very successful career in blacksmithing. Simmons was…
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Hampton Park

Hampton Park [caption id="attachment_27262" align="alignright" width="425"] Charleston Parks[/caption] Hampton Park is one of the largest parks in Charleston, a sprawling 60-acre green space with the most extensive floral displays of any park in the area. Sitting on the western edges of downtown, right next to the Citadel, this spot will give your group a more…
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Denmark Vesey House

Denmark Vesey House Welcome to the Denmark Vesey House, the house once believed to be the home of Denmark Vesey, the famed former slave turned hopeful activist. Built somewhere between the 1830's and 1850's, this humble home on Bull Street has recently seen some scrutiny per the legitimacy of its roots and connection with Vesey, with…
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Emanuel AME Church

Emanuel AME Church Affectionately known as Mother Emanuel, this historic church serves as one of the oldest black congregations in the South, as well as the very first independent black denomination in the United States. First established here in 1816, Emanuel AME Church has served as a 'light of love, hope, and resilience for 200 years', earning…
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