Charleston Historic District – How to Explore the City on Foot
Explore Charleston’s historic district on foot, from waterfront streets and architecture to churches, markets and layers of Lowcountry history.
Fort Sumter – Civil War History in Charleston Harbor
Explore Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor and learn about the opening battle of the American Civil War, slavery, secession and the conflict’s wider context.
Caesars Head State Park – Blue Ridge Views in South Carolina
Visit Caesars Head State Park in South Carolina for Blue Ridge overlooks, hiking, waterfalls and mountain scenery near Greenville.
Table Rock State Park – Mountain Hiking in South Carolina
Explore Table Rock State Park in South Carolina’s Upstate for mountain trails, lakes, forest and dramatic Blue Ridge scenery.
Hunting Island State Park – Wild Beach and Lighthouse Country
Visit Hunting Island State Park near Beaufort for undeveloped beach, maritime forest, wildlife and one of South Carolina’s most distinctive coastal landscapes.
Plantation History in South Carolina – Visiting Historic Sites with Context
Understand South Carolina plantation history and what to look for when visiting historic sites that interpret slavery, agriculture and the Lowcountry economy.
Gullah Geechee Culture in South Carolina – History, Heritage and Living Traditions
Learn about Gullah Geechee culture in South Carolina and how African heritage, language, foodways, crafts and community shaped the Lowcountry.
Congaree National Park – Wild Forest and Wetlands Near Columbia
Explore Congaree National Park in South Carolina for old-growth forest, boardwalk trails, paddling and a remarkable floodplain ecosystem near Columbia.