Magnolia Cemetery Trust — Attraction in Charleston

Beautiful cemetery, like taking a trip into the past. I had never seen so many different interrmenta such as above ground mausoleums, huge crypts and the water surrounding with Hanging moss takes you back in time. Great photo opts and it probably would take a serious person who's really into quiet, peaceful, and informative cemetery weeks to get through this one that covers over 91 acres. The first day I went in the rain, but it didn't bother me, I kept walking with rain gear. It made the trip more ethereal and enchanting. The second trip was done in the sunlight, but I really enjoyed it best under cloudy weather. Magnificent pictures and I took a ton. I want to return and see more as I only had a couple of days. M-F it stays open till 5:00 p.m. with someone at the front office. Sat & Sun no one is there but a caretaker. It closes promptly at 6.00 p.m.summer hrs. I forgot to mention the sculpture and deep thought that must have gone into the original interments. It was obvious due to the condition of the sculptured graves were from wealthy families who spared no expense. Most were in good condition but the black shadows on stone that attaches itself over time was there. Still a peaceful, beautiful, and definite trip into the past. Mausoleums can be walked into and some have beautiful stained glass in the ceilings such as the...

We had a nice historical Peaceful Saturday visit after we had a very enjoyable lunch nearby. The cemetery is a National landmark and well kept. You can walk through both cemetery’s at the posted opening and closing times. The crew members of the historic Confederate Submarine are buried in the rear entrance of the main entrance...a beautiful walk with nature, wildlife, flowers, a pond, (no fishing aloud), and a historical history trail weaving throughout the cemetery. You can drive very slowly on the narrow paths, walk or ride a bike. There are so many artistically old and beautiful gravesites and monuments to view from the past. The craftsmanship is beautiful. It was very sunny out today, with a beautiful cool breeze. I’ve posted some pictures from the Magnolia Cemetery and the Bethany Cemetery which are on the same roadway adjacent...

Given the historical significance and value of this cemetery, it is so sad the condition it is in. The families have paid dearly for their loved one's last resting place, which usually includes perpetual care. The grass is way too long and weedy; the wrought iron is rusted and falling apart. Someone needs to take control and clean up this cemetery. You can not let this history be destroyed by time and heartless inattention. The roadway throughout is pitted with roots and appears to be no more than a dirt path. The headstones are in disrepair and are not maintained in any way. Please, someone in South Carolina needs to take care of this problem before it is gone.. You might take some advice from Bonaventure Cemetery...