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The Forgotten Founder

Charles Pinckney was a principal author and a signer of the United States Constitution. This remnant of his coastal plantation is preserved to tell the story of a "forgotten founder," his life of public service, the lives of enslaved African Americans on South Carolina Lowcountry plantations and their influences on Charles Pinckney.
 
African American woman in period costume.

2010 Special Events

  • Gullah Heritage Celebration, every Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in February & March.
  • Gullah Heritage videos, every Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in February & March.
  • Colonial Days, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 23-24.

All events are free. See our Schedule of Events for more information.
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Write to

1214 Middle Street
Sullivan's Island, South Carolina 29482

Phone

Visitor Information
(843) 881-5516

Park Headquarters
(843) 883-3123

Fax

(843) 881-7070

Climate

Summers are generally hot and humid. Brief showers and thunderstorms are normal, especially in the afternoon. Spring and fall are temperate. Winters may be cool and damp with occasional periods below freezing. Snow is unlikely.
Communities Surrounding Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Isle of Palms, SC (9 min. ) Pop. 4,583
Mount Pleasant, SC (10 min. ) Pop. 47,609
Sullivans Island, SC (11 min. )
North Charleston, SC (14 min. ) Pop. 79,641
Charleston, SC (16 min. ) Pop. 96,650
Dorchester, SC (17 min. ) Pop. 96,413
Awendaw, SC (19 min. ) Pop. 1,195
Goose Creek, SC (22 min. ) Pop. 29,208
Huger, SC (22 min. )
Johns Island, SC (24 min. )
Ladson, SC (24 min. ) Pop. 13,264
Pineland, SC (24 min. )
Summerville, SC (28 min. ) Pop. 27,752
Folly Beach, SC (28 min. ) Pop. 2,116
Cordesville, SC (35 min. )
Bethera, SC (36 min. )