The Two Charles Townes: Why the Capital Moved
At Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
A decade after its founding in 1670, Charles Towne, the capital of England’s Carolina colony, was moved across the Ashley River to Oyster Point on the modern-day Charleston peninsula. Join the park’s historian to explore the reasons behind the seat of government’s relocation and dispel some myths in the process.
DETAILS
Event Hours
See schedule above. Program schedules are subject to cancellation due to weather or staffing issues.
Meeting Place
The Common House on the History Trail.
Price
Free with park admission.