Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
1500 Old Towne RD | Charleston, SC 29407 | Phone: 843-852-4200 | Fax: 843-852-4205 | charlestowne@scprt.com

Programs & Events

Check out these program flyers with detailed information about upcoming events, as well as the program and event listings below:


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Day in the Life of a Sailor

  • July 23, 2012 - June 30, 2013, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    Every Day
Maritime trade and travel were vital to the success of the young Carolina colony. Board Charleston's only reproduction 17th century sailing ketch, Adventure, docked in Old Towne Creek. Discover some...

Host Park: Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

Fears that Fortified Charles Towne - Cannon Demonstration

  • May 18, 2013, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
  • May 18, 2013, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
  • May 18, 2013, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
During the early years of the settlement, the Charles Towne colonists faced several threats, especially from their primary enemy and colonial rival, the Spanish. The Spanish fleet at St. Augustine,...

Host Park: Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

Keeper's Choice

  • May 18, 2013 - May 19, 2013, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
    Every 3rd Saturday of every Month
  • June 1, 2013 - August 3, 2013, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
    Every 1st Saturday of every Month
  • June 15, 2013 - August 17, 2013, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
    Every 3rd Saturday of every Month
  • June 15, 2013 - August 17, 2013, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
    Every 3rd Saturday of every Month
  • June 15, 2013 - August 17, 2013, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
    Every 3rd Saturday of every Month
  • June 29, 2013 - August 31, 2013, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
    Every 5th Saturday of every Month
A zookeeper's day is never the same - and neither is this program! Some days the bear will be the star, or it might be the bobcat or otters. You...

Host Park: Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

Toddler Time at the Animal Forest

  • April 23, 2013 - May 28, 2013, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
    Every Week on Tuesday
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...

Host Park: Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

Creature Feature - Starring "Ellie"

  • April 23, 2013 - May 28, 2013, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    Every Week on Tuesday
  • June 4, 2013 - August 27, 2013, 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM
    Every Week on Tuesday
It's not nighttime. It's not scary. And it's not on television. No monsters here - this live Creature Feature just might make you laugh! Meet "Ellie" the opossum as she...

Host Park: Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

Anthropology Lecture Series at Charles Towne Landing

  • May 21, 2013, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Remarkable things are happening in the world of anthropology: some right here in South Carolina! And you can hear about them first by attending these provocative lectures on today's cutting...

Host Park: Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

The "Bear" Necessities of Camping

  • May 25, 2013, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Let's go camping! Tent - check... Sleeping bag - check... bear bag - huh? Even if you don't camp in bear country, you could still have a better camping experience...

Host Park: Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site

Close Encounters of the Bird Kind

  • May 11, 2013 - August 10, 2013, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
    Every 2nd Saturday of every Month
  • June 22, 2013 - August 24, 2013, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
    Every 4th Saturday of every Month
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...

Host Park: Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site
At Nearby Parks...

If you're interested, click here to see Programs and Events at other state parks within approx. 30 square miles of Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site between 5/18/2013 and 8/16/2013.