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.
Forgotten Founder
Charles Pinckney has been called a "forgotten founder" because his significant contributions to the founding of the nation have been overshadowed by those of other early statesmen. The only known period image of Charles Pinckney is this painting, attributed to Gilbert Stuart circa 1787. more...
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1214 Middle Street Sullivan's Island, South Carolina 29482
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.
