Wilderness Landscape & Natural Heritage
Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site is located on a marshy peninsula in Charleston, South Carolina, where English settlers established one of the first permanent European settlements in the Carolinas in 1670. The site spans over 660 acres, preserving the history of early colonial America while offering opportunities for outdoor recreation. Visitors can explore the site's unique combination of formal gardens, reconstructed 17th-century structures, and scenic trails. The natural environment features a mix of maritime forests and marshlands, home to diverse wildlife such as deer and wild turkey. Educational exhibits, a replica settlement, and an Animal Forest zoo provide insight into colonial life and regional ecology, making it a destination for both history enthusiasts and nature lovers.
