Field Trips

Walk in the footsteps of the original colonists on a tour of the “birthplace of South Carolina.” Climb aboard a replica 17th-century trading ship, the Adventure, get wild in the Animal Forest, investigate the interactive museum, and take a step back in time to learn how English colonists, Barbadians, Enslaved Africans, and Native Americans all played a role in "Creating Carolina."

Check out our Group Guide here!

Facilities

• The replica ship, Adventure, will be closed to visitors for maintenance from January – April, and Tuesdays weekly.
• As an active archaeological site as well as a state park, we encourage “Leave No Trace” practices. The removal or disturbance of artifacts, wildlife, and plants is prohibited.
• Teachers & chaperones must always remain with their groups.
• This is an outdoor walking site. Be prepared for weather and insects.
• There are two picnic areas, one located at the Visitor Center and the other at the center of the park. Please be advised that we are unable to store lunches and personal belongings.
• We require at least one adult for every ten students, with a maximum of thirty students in an exhibit at one time.

Discover Carolina Programs

Discover Carolina encompasses our curriculum-based guided field trips. Through correlated pre-visit and post-visit materials and on-site activities, these programs provide educators with an opportunity to engage students in classroom learning and also provide them with valuable life experiences.

These programs are available from September to December and from April to June

On the Edge of an Empire (3rd-4th grades)

• The founding of Charles Towne in 1670 was a risky and labor-intensive venture. This program will explore the contributions of people from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds in settling the area. This program is correlated to state grade standards. 

Length of program: 1.5 hours

Floral and Faunal Forensics (8th grade)

• When English colonists arrived at Charles Towne, they perceived the unfamiliar as a wilderness needing to be tamed.  We know today that the forests of Charles Towne had been molded by Native peoples for centuries prior.  But how do we know this? This program is designed to educate students on the ecological context that helped to shape 17th-century Charles Towne.  This program is correlated to state grade standards. 

Length of program: 1.5 hours

Cost

Self-Guided School Groups

Self-guided tours will allow your group to explore the site at your own pace! We invite self-guided groups to participate in daily programming, educational QR code videos, and our Self-Guided Activities!

• Groups are welcome to attend all programs as space permits.
• Chaperones are responsible for students and children at all times

Cost

• $6.00 per student
• One free chaperone per 10 students; additional adults are $6.00 each
• Children ages 5 and under are free

To Request a Reservation

To qualify for group rates, reservation requests must be submitted two weeks prior to your desired visit date.

Self-Guided: Available year-round.

Discover Carolina: Offered from Wednesday to Friday, September – December (Fall Semester) and April – June (Spring Semester). Reservations may be made by semester.

· Fall Semester Reservations (September-December): Requests can be submitted from August 1 to August 31.

· Spring Semester Reservations (April-June): Requests can be submitted from January 1 to January 31.

To request a group visit to Charles Towne Landing, please submit a Reservation Request. By submitting this form, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the park's rules and regulations.

Please be aware that submitting the form does not confirm your reservation. A staff member will contact you to finalize the details and provide an invoice.

What To Bring

Water, comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent, and sunscreen. 

Directions to Field Trip Location

All programs begin at Charles Towne Landing Visitor Center, located adjacent to the parking lot.

Contact Details

Gillian Taylor 

Park Interpreter

gctaylor@scprt.com 

(843)852-4200

Office Hours: Thursday 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

QUESTIONS? Please refer to page 16 of our Group Guide for FAQ or email at gctaylor@scprt.com