Charles Pinckney National Historic Site — Attraction in Mount Pleasant

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The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site commemorates the South Carolina statesman who was instrumental in the formation of the United States Constitution and was a signer of the document. Located on the grounds of his former plantation just outside of Charleston in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, the park features a museum dedicated to Pinckney and South Carolina’s role in the shaping of America’s political structure shortly after the American Revolution. The museum and Visitor Center are housed in the Snee Farmhouse, the lone structure remaining on the property. It was built in the 1820s by subsequent owners of the plantation. Pinckney sold the property in 1817 after running into financial trouble.

The grounds outside the farmhouse are open to visitors. A half mile trail encircles the property, taking visitors past magnolias and beautiful live oaks strewn with Spanish moss.

A thorough visit to the park should take no more than two hours, though most visitors take about an hour to see the museum, watch the park film, and stroll around...

This National Historic Site is a nice trip to spend a few hours at. It's less than a half day so if you need something to do or would like to learn about a South Carolina statesmen I would recommend going.

Key Notes: It's free! The stamp for the national park book is located in the gift shop There is parking with restrooms right by the parking area. There is a scheduled tour, you will meet by the bathrooms in the picnic area, starts at 11:00 am. You can go inside the house (it's not the original) for some interesting historical reads, watch a short film about Charles Pinckney and to visit the gift shop. There are a few walking trails but you will want to bring sun screen, bug spray and wear comfortable shoes during the warm months. Great place to have a picnic They have doggie bags to pick up waste They have a water fountain for filling up water bottles near the bathroom There is poison ivy so be on the lookout. They saying to remember if it's poison ivy: If you see 3 leaves let it be, if there's 5 you're fine.

I would recommend going, there is a lot to learn about this South Carolinian statesmen who played a big role in the Declaration of...

We had a wonderful time today visiting the Pinckney home and park. The weather was perfect, the camellias were blooming and the 20 minute video presentation was an excellent introduction to the life and service of Charles Pinckney. I did not know how influential he was in American history. He was the governor of South Carolina several times, an ambassador to Spain, a colonel in the revolutionary war and instrumental in helping the Louisiana purchase to go through. After viewing the objects found in the house, which were mostly excavated from the property, we enjoyed a nice picnic lunch at one of the many picnic tables that are provided with a view of the lovely home, and beautiful...