Somehow, in all the time we've spent in Charleston, we'd missed this little jewel of a museum until today.
It's all that remains above-ground of the old walled city, and it seems to have retained a self-sustaining pocket of that ancient atmosphere.
This is one of those locations throughout the city which succeed at sucking you briefly out of modernity and depositing you in another kind of time; when you emerge back onto the street, you find the place you've been walking around in-- and perhaps yourself-- recontextualized.
I really recommend pairing this experience with a drive out to Colonial Dorchester for an immersive walk around the grounds and an up-close look at the tabby (oyster shell concrete) fort. The two locations are really cross-informative of one another.
Admission is cheap, and it's clear that it goes right into upkeep, as the place is immaculate.
My daughter and I especially enjoyed The Graces, a Colonial era game in which a small hoop is tossed and caught by way of two pairs of sticks. The period music really enhanced it. We had a blast. I'm thinking of making a set for picnics and stuff.
Dorit Kaplitzer
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September 18, 2024
Lovely little museum the that tell the history of city via gun powder. The personal in the museum are knowledge and super nice. Thanks Tina
Michelle & Tylor Prather
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June 03, 2023
Well worth the stop! This lovely little historic gem shows you a glimpse 300 years into the past. Very well done, fun and informative. Loved the sink the pirate ship video game!
Rick Valenta
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September 29, 2022
Quite the fun historical place to visit. We had a blast and the kids really enjoyed it also. Reasonable prices to enter since it's a smaller building/property. We'll be back!
Ayaka Eckelberg
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July 17, 2021
The staff( Mr. Mitchell) was very knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions. He knows everything about history of Charleston. The museum is small, but you can learn good old history. If you want to learn history, must see.
Somehow, in all the time we've spent in Charleston, we'd missed this little jewel of a museum until today. It's all that remains above-ground of the old walled city, and it seems to have retained a self-sustaining pocket of that ancient atmosphere. This is one of those locations throughout the city which succeed at sucking you briefly out of modernity and depositing you in another kind of time; when you emerge back onto the street, you find the place you've been walking around in-- and perhaps yourself-- recontextualized. I really recommend pairing this experience with a drive out to Colonial Dorchester for an immersive walk around the grounds and an up-close look at the tabby (oyster shell concrete) fort. The two locations are really cross-informative of one another. Admission is cheap, and it's clear that it goes right into upkeep, as the place is immaculate. My daughter and I especially enjoyed The Graces, a Colonial era game in which a small hoop is tossed and caught by way of two pairs of sticks. The period music really enhanced it. We had a blast. I'm thinking of making a set for picnics and stuff.
Lovely little museum the that tell the history of city via gun powder. The personal in the museum are knowledge and super nice. Thanks Tina
Well worth the stop! This lovely little historic gem shows you a glimpse 300 years into the past. Very well done, fun and informative. Loved the sink the pirate ship video game!
Quite the fun historical place to visit. We had a blast and the kids really enjoyed it also. Reasonable prices to enter since it's a smaller building/property. We'll be back!
The staff( Mr. Mitchell) was very knowledgeable. He answered all of our questions. He knows everything about history of Charleston. The museum is small, but you can learn good old history. If you want to learn history, must see.