Contact Info
- Phone:
- 843-881-5516
Basics
- Type:
- Historical Site
Description
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.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Open daily, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site is located six miles north of Charleston off U.S. 17.
From Interstate 95
Take I-95 to I-26 east toward Charleston. Take I-526 exit number 212-C toward Mt. Pleasant. After crossing over the Wando River into Mt. Pleasant, take the first exit onto Long Point Road. Turn left onto Long Point Road and follow it for approximately 2 miles. Charles Pinckney National Historic Site will be on the right.
From Interstate 26
Take I-526 exit number 212-C toward Mt. Pleasant. After crossing over the Wando River into Mt. Pleasant, take the first exit onto Long Point Road. Turn left onto Long Point Road and follow it for approximately 2 miles. Charles Pinckney National Historic Site will be on the right.
From points north on Highway 17
Follow US-17 south into Mt. Pleasant. Take a right onto Long Point Road and follow Long Point for approximately ¾ mile. Charles Pinckney National Historic Site will be on the left.
From points south on Highway 17
Follow U.S.-17 north through Charleston and over the Cooper River Bridge. Continue on U.S.-17 for approximately 6 miles then turn left onto Long Point Road. Follow Long Point for approximately ¾ mile. Charles Pinckney National Historic Site will be on the left.
