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 (1) adult for every eight (8) students, with a maximum of 30 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
Program Pricing
- 1 program (up to 25 students) = $225
- 2 programs (up to 50 students) = $450
- We allow one (1) free chaperone per every eight (8) students. Additional chaperones are $6.00 each.
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!
- We do request that large groups break into groups of 30 when visiting the exhibits (Adventure, Animal Forest, exhibit hall and gift shop).
- Groups are welcome to attend all programs as space permits.
- Chaperones are responsible for students and children at all times.
- We allow one (1) free chaperone per every eight (8) students. Additional chaperones are $6.00 each.
Self-Guided Program Pricing
- $6.00 per student
- One (1) free chaperone per eight (8) students. additional adults are $6.00 each.
- Children ages 5 and under are free.
To Request a Reservation
To request a visit to Charles Towne Landing for your group, please submit a Reservation Request Form. Reservations will not be accepted by phone.
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.
Self-Guided: Available year-round. Maximum 200 students. Reservation requests must be submitted one (1) month prior t the desired date to qualify for the discounted group rate.
Discover Carolina: Offered from Wednesday to Friday, September – December (Fall Semester) and April – June (Spring Semester). Reservations are accepted from August 1-31.
What To Bring
Water, comfortable walking shoes, insect repellent and sunscreen.
Directions to Field Trip Location
All programs begin at the Charles Towne Landing Visitor Center, located adjacent to the parking lot.
Contact Details
Gillian Taylor
Park Interpreter
gctaylor@scprt.com
(843)852-4200
QUESTIONS? Please refer to page 16 of our Group Guide for FAQ or email at gctaylor@scprt.com.
