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The only house to withstand both the revolutionary and civil wars relatively intact, the Drayton Hall has a history that steams over two and a half centuries. Now documented and preserved through its museum foundation, guests can explore this old plantation house, and the grounds which it stands, with highly trained tour guides. Become acquainted with the history of its purpose, its landscape, its people that lived and worked here...its story.
Address: 3380 Ashley River Rd. Charleston SC 29414
 1 843 769-2600
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Hopsewee Plantation is the birthplace of Thomas Lynch Jr, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independance. Built almost fourty years prior to the Revolutionary War, it is now a National Historic Landmark.
Address: 494 Hopsewee Road Georgetown SC USA 29440
 Send an Email (11) 1 843 546-7891
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The Audubon Wildlife Gallery is a museum deicated to South Carolina's natural history, and more specifically the fauna that populate its wilderness. Prints are also available to buy through share parties, with the goal of broadening the collection of artwork to represent all of the fauna of the United States.
Address: 177 King Street Charleston SC USA 29401
1 843 853-1100
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Founded in 1989, the Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art museum strives to foster appreciation for and participation in the visual arts. Exibitions by national artists have established the museum as the primary arts venue in the area. Special exibits are displayed, plus an ongoing permanant exibit to see. Special events and classes as well as a gift shop and an art library are also located in the museum.
Address: 3100 South Ocean Boulevard Myrtle Beach SC USA 29577
Send an Email (2) 1 843 238-2510
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This museum is located on historic Charleston Harbor and is home to war memorabilia and aircraft including the USS Yorktown VC-10, the Fighting Lady. World War II destroyer USS Laffey DD-724 is also here. Learn about their history and how they are operated here at this museum.
Address: 40 Patriots Point Rd. Mount Pleasant SC 29464-4377
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Ship Shapes Maritime Gallery
This is an authentic maritime gallery museum in the French Quarter. Rare nautical antiques, ship models, marine paintings, limited editions, historic charts, maps and books are on display.
Address: 56 1/2 Queen Street Charleston SC USA 29401
Send an Email 1 843 324-8792
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The Charleston Museum was the first museum in America and was founded in 1773. Its focus is the preservation of and interpretation of South Carolina's natural history through its exhibits of civil war memorabilia, photographs and ceramics, to name a few.
Address: 360 Meeting Street Charleston SC USA 29403
1 843 722-2996
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The Congressional Medal of Honor Museum is found in Mount Pleasant, SC. This museum commemorates the most prestigious award that can be given to an individual serving in the U.S. Armed Services. The museum itself sits on the hangar deck of the USS Yorktown at Patriot's Point.
Address: 40 Patriots Point Road Mount Pleasant SC USA 29464-4377
1 843 884-8862
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Calhoun Mansion
The 24,000 square-foot mansion has 14-foot ceilings, ornate plaster and wood moldings, elaborate chandeliers, a stairwell that reaches to a 75-foot domed ceiling, as well as a ballroom with a coved glass skylight that is 45 feet high. Guided tours are available.
Address: 16 Meeting Street Charleston SC 29401
Send an Email (5) 1 843 722-8205
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Houses permanent and visiting exhibits and archives relating to the history of the sea islands and the Gullah culture. This was the site of the Avery Normal Institute, one of the most prestigious African-American private schools in the country. Tours by appointment.
Address: 125 Bull Street Charletson SC 29424
1 843 953-7609
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