Discover History Program Charles Towne Landing
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.
- 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.
- 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. 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
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 peoples 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
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.
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 to the desired date to qualify for the discounted group rate.
Discover Carolina: Offerend 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 Charles Towne Landing Visitor Center located adjacent to parking lot.
Contact Details
Gillian Taylor
Park Interpreter
(843)852-4200
QUESTIONS? Please refer to page 14 of our Group Guide for FAQs or email gctaylor@scprt.com.