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Charles Towne Landing

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Charles Towne Landing Park is located on the original site where English settlers landed in 1670 and set up the first permanent European settlement in South Carolina. The park boasts a 12-room exhibit hall with interactive exhibits, a replica of a 17th-century sailing ship, and an Animal Forest natural habitat zoo. Visitors can tour the ship, take a peek at otters, bears, bison and more, or take an audio tour on the self-guided history trail. Bicycles can be rented by the hour or by the day for use on the 7 miles of paved and unpaved trails. The park has a small gift shop and offers free WiFi at the Visitors Center. Paid Admission is required to enter the park. 

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Features and Amenities of Charles Towne Landing

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Current and Upcoming Events
at Charles Towne Landing

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What: There’s Still a “Lot” to Learn
When: Mar. 14, 15, 22, 28 & 29, 2025 
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Where: The Archaeology Shelter at the Structure 2 Excavation
Admission: Free with Park Admission

Step inside the shelter at the Structure 2 excavation and discover what archaeologists have unearthed, thus far, at the site of one of Charles Towne’s most dynamic lots. Talk with a park educator about the intriguing finds that have been made here over the past decade and what the evidence tells us about the people who lived and worked on the property in the 1670s.

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What: Close Encounters of the Bird Kind
When: Mar. 6 - 27, 2025 
Time: 2 pm - 2:20 pm
Where: Vulture/Turkey Habitat in the Animal Forest
Admission: Free with Park Admission

They are alien, strange, and bizarre. They eat what you and I can't. And we find them ugly and scary. But take a closer look at their lives and you might find you should really appreciate them. So let's talk turkey - turkey vulture that is! Join us at the Animal Forest Vulture/Turkey Habitat and see the beauty behind the beast. Please allow at least 15 minutes to walk from the Visitor Center to the Animal Forest turkey and vulture habitat.

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What: A Defensive Posture (Musket Demonstration)
When: Mar. 15, 2025 
Time: 2 pm - 3 pm
Where: Along the History Trail inside the Palisade Wall
Admission: Free with Park Admission

Cock your firelock. Present. Fire! The proprietors of England’s Carolina colony spent a small fortune outfitting the expedition that founded Charles Towne in 1670. The 200 flintlock muskets that they purchased for the provincial militia ranked third on the list of most-expensive items. Learn why they thought that muskets were necessary for Carolina’s defense and experience the smoke and fire of historic weapons as educators dressed in period attire demonstrate reproduction, 17th-century small arms.

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What: Toddler Time at the Animal Forest
When: Mar. 18, 2025 
Time: 11 am - 11:30 am
Where: Outdoor Classroom at the Animal Forest
Admission: Free with Park Admission

Zoos are great learning environments for young minds. Bring your toddler to the Animal Forest at Charles Towne Landing for "Toddler Time" and watch their eyes light up when they see the animals! We'll read a story, talk about animals, and then take a walk to a habitat to actually see what we talked about. This program is designed for ages 2-4. Please allow at least 15 minutes to walk from the parking lot to the Animal Forest outdoor classroom.

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