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Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim
621 reviews
#1 of 69 Museums in Charleston
"Bruce (our docent...) was incredibly informative: he let us in on the congregation's origins, Carolina's origins, and the impacts of the Civil War.The architecture of the place is also a wonderful (if sobering...)...""A Fascinating bit of Jewish history in Charleston via film and docent tour, known as the birthplace of Reform Judaism in America"
Fort Sumter National Monument
5,551 reviews
#2 of 69 Museums in Charleston
"It is an Awesome way to spend an afternoon, a ferry ride and a guided tour of the fort and then time just to wonder around the fort, Awesome for pictures, great gift shop and Park Rangers were Great.""The Park Ranger that gave a brief intro to the history of Fort Sumter was very informative and had an excellent note about perspective that encouraged thoughtful reflection as we toured the island."
Nathaniel Russell House
1,945 reviews
#3 of 69 Museums in Charleston
"Built in 1808 by slave trader Nathaniel Russell, this is recognized as one of America's best Neoclassical house (inspired by the architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, with porches and columns).""Many had origins in the Charleston area; the house is owned by the Historic Charleston Foundation and they are endeavoring to present the house as it was in the early 19th Century."
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
1,361 reviews
#4 of 69 Museums in Charleston
"The guided tour of the dungeon was interesting, with stories of events surrounding political prisoners, gun ammo storage, and English tea! Upstairs, you will see artifacts that date back to the 1700’s and 1800’s s...""Such great insight into Charleston history and the city’s place in both Revolutionary and Civil War history."
The Charleston Museum
1,025 reviews
#5 of 69 Museums in Charleston
"... definitely something for everyone to enjoy, including lots of war history, fossils and skeletons, a kids room, lowcountry/slavery history, an armory, and even some early civilization history (including a mummy).""wonderful history and diorama of the city; enjoyed textile area; and history of rice growing; many animals and birds from "old" museum of MANY yrs ago ; EXC staff who was so accomodating ; spent 90 min there and t..."
Heyward-Washington House
389 reviews
#6 of 69 Museums in Charleston
"This is a fascinating dive into old Charleston history, with vintage furniture including one of the most priceless bookcases in the U.S. The tour guide, who was an English lady was superb, very knowledgeable and e...""Cost of one adult is $12 and they have a deal where you can get tours of the Charleston Museum, which is awesome and your choice of the Heyward-Washington House or the Joseph Manigault house for $18."
Old Slave Mart Museum
1,449 reviews
#8 of 69 Museums in Charleston
"Excellently organized and meticulously researched, this museum provides an honest and extremely sobering account of the slave trade in our country's history.""The dioramas that tell the story of slavery from every sad, sordid perspective are expertly laid out and the audio histories of surviving slaves bring their stories to life for all of us to think about."
Gibbes Museum of Art
118 reviews
#9 of 69 Museums in Charleston
"From their collection of 18th and 19th century paintings and sculptures, mini portraits, Modern and Contemporary Art, to their special exhibits and installations, there is sure to be something that will keep you e...""Galleries 1 and 4 offer a look at antebellum Charleston, with portraits and furniture of wealthy Charlestonians, plus familiar Neoclassical themes (Rome, mythological scenes) as well as scenes from the Civil War."
Confederate Museum
344 reviews
#11 of 69 Museums in Charleston
"In 1899, the United Daughters of the Confederacy began using Market Hall to house the Confederate Museum, which displayed Confederate artifacts and other items from Charleston's Civil War period.""The artifacts on display cover a wide area of interests, including old photos & paintings, weapons, clothing, journals & ledgers, the list goes on."
South Carolina Historical Society Museum
16 reviews
#22 of 69 Museums in Charleston
"Founded in 1855 to preserve South Carolina's rich historical legacy, the South Carolina Historical Society Museum is the state's oldest and largest private repository of books, letters, journals, maps, drawings an...""It has been featured in The Wall Street Journal because the Fireproof Building is an architectural gem of national prominence, and the compact museum brings the state's history to life with interactive exhibits an..."
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