Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

A decade after its founding in 1670, Charles Towne, the capital of England’s Carolina colony, was moved across the Ashley River to Oyster Point on the modern-day Charleston peninsula. Join the park’s historian to explore the reasons behind the seat of government’s relocation and dispel some myths in the process.

Experience the smoke and fire of historic weapons as educators dressed in period attire demonstrate reproduction, 17th-century small arms. Learn why the proprietors of England’s Carolina colony thought that muskets were necessary for Carolina’s defense.

Step into the past and shop like a colonial family during the American Revolution. This hands-on activity invites kids and families to explore how big ideas and tough choices shaped everyday life by choosing dishes for their table and discovering which items Patriots used or boycotted.