Warren Lasch Conservation Center — Attraction in North Charleston

Since the CSS Hunley was found in 2000, the Warren Lasch Conservation Center has been dedicated to the preservation of this famous vessel. What happened to the Hunley after the attack? How did the crew die? How close was the sub to its prey when the powerful torpedo went off? The center has been exploring these mysteries for years. This is a really nice museum. They have replicas of the Pioneer and the American Diver (the first two experimental submarines built in the south, they have stories of their own). There are hands on tours of the museum, with very knowledgeable docents. Want to know what it is like to sit in the sub, you can do that. The boat is only 4 feet wide. You can get a feeling for the trials of the crew as they sailed off to battle in their own coffin. But the star of the center is the Hunley itself. It was a crude and dangerous vessel. Two crews died in tests and its final mission cost the entire crew its life. I liked the gift shop, lots of good books and souvenirs. I go to Charleston every couple of years. I never get tired of seeing the Hunley in its amazing museum. If you are a Civil War buff, or if you are just a curious soul by nature, this would be a great place to spend...

The H L Hunley is fascinating. The Confederate submarine was the first to sink an enemy ship, then disappeared. When it was recovered in 2000, the 8-man crew were still sitting at their posts. The Hunley is bathing at the Warren Lasch Conservation Center trying to discover the secrets. But the many exhibits include far more than a chance to get a close look at the submarine. There are the crew's precious possessions and gear and replicas that allow visitors get inside the "sub" and better understand what the crew experienced. A great place. Go. It is open weekends, but you better get your ticket in advance online. Leave time to get there, too. The roads in the area are a...

Exceptional facility responsible for the conservation of the CSS H L Hunley. The exhibits are well done and informative. The opportunity to view the actual Huntley in its conservation bath is a rare chance to see modern marine archaeology and conservation in action. The guided tour gives you the background on the Hanley’s development and its significance in the history of submarine warfare. Time here...