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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

1254 Long Point Rd., Mount Pleasant/East Cooper, Mount Pleasant, SC
843/881-5516
4.0 of 5 stars 22 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, History Museums
Owner description: Part of the country estate of Charles Pinckney, drafter and signer of the Constitution, and a museum interpreting the lives and relationships of...... more » Owner description: Part of the country estate of Charles Pinckney, drafter and signer of the Constitution, and a museum interpreting the lives and relationships of African-Americans with slave-owners. « less
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Free park in the country. This place was connected to Charles Pinckney. He became involved in politics and left. He was buried at St Michael's Episcopal Church in Historic Charleston. Nice place to relax and have a picnic. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Take a picnic and enjoy the park. We sat on the backporch in the rocking chairs. You could spend an hour learning inside and an hour walking around outside looking around and sitting on the porch. Its worth a look if you are around. Im not sure I would go out there just to see this sight, but if you... More

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Michigan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012
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We stopped here and were pleasantly surprised what a nice facility this is. They have a walking trail you can take, display areas in the house and an informational movie on Charles Pinckney and the house. Ann was the worker that greeted us and was very pleasant and able to answer my questions. We would recommend visiting if in the... More

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012

Charles Pinckney was a local SC notable from the Revolutionary War era. The site is fine. There's nothing outstanding about it. But if you happen to be going to Boone Hall Plantation (which is worth the trip on its own) and you find you have some extra time, this site is right across the street off Long Point Rd. More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
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We vist here on a regular basis. There are lots of free educational events. Fun for the whole family More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2012
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Like all national park sites, the interpretation was excellent. More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012
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This was a nice surprise. House, grounds, historic film, picnic area and parking- FREE. Pinckney was a creator of the US Consitution. This is "your tax dollars ar work".. so go and enjoy- and pack a picnic there is a nice shelter and restrooms. Also a short "nature trail" to take the kids on. More

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Northampton, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

We didn't have much time, but what time we did have was well worth it. Excellent background provided of the African Americans who helped shape American history, as well as the signer of the Declaration of Independence who lived here. Nice grounds for a stroll and picnic. Good first stop in the Charleston area to get your bearings and better... More

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Delran, NJ
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2012

Our expectations for this site were dashed. Nothing really remains of the original Pinckney house and the exhibit is very small. Park rangers are very friendly and the site would be great for a picnic. More

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 14, 2012
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Not much to see, but a nice place to explore and walk around outside. Free, so you can't beat that. They run programs all the time which are fun to catch....like the recent "Gullah Heritage Celebration 2012." More

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