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NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Charles Pinckney was a principal author and signer of the United States Constitution and went on to be a political leader in South Carolina for over 40 years.

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parks within a day
OVERVIEW

About Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Charles Pinckney was a principal author and signer of the United States Constitution and went on to be a political leader in South Carolina for over 40 years. The park preserves Snee Farm, one of his plantation properties, where visitors can learn about the politician's influences on Charleston, the African people he enslaved, plantation operations, and the legacy of Pinckney's life.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

Pair it with another park

6 in range
A row of cannon with Fort Moultrie in the background. A US flag is flying in the fort.
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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site◆◆this park
National Historical Park · South Carolina
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
0h 18m
one-way
drive time
Distance
11 mi
Round trip
0h 36m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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A two story brick building flanked by large live oak trees
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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site◆◆this park
National Historical Park · South Carolina
Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
1h 41m
one-way
drive time
Distance
84 mi
Round trip
3h 23m
Verdict
Long day trip
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View of the Congaree River during the Fall
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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site◆◆this park
National Park · South Carolina
Congaree National Park
2h 18m
one-way
drive time
Distance
115 mi
Round trip
4h 37m
Verdict
Long day trip
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The red masonry walls of Fort Pulaski still show battle damage over 150 years later.
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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site◆◆this park
National Monument · Georgia
Fort Pulaski National Monument
2h 28m
one-way
drive time
Distance
128 mi
Round trip
4h 55m
Verdict
Long day trip
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A cannon is in the left foreground with the Maham rifle tower in the distance.
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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site◆◆this park
National Historic Site · South Carolina
Ninety Six National Historic Site
3h 8m
one-way
drive time
Distance
177 mi
Round trip
6h 16m
Verdict
Overnight
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Ruin of Soldier Barracks at Fort Frederica NM
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Charles Pinckney National Historic Site◆◆this park
National Monument · Georgia
Fort Frederica National Monument
3h 26m
one-way
drive time
Distance
197 mi
Round trip
6h 51m
Verdict
Overnight
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Driving times from Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun
9:00AM - 5:00PM
THINGS TO DO

Activities

BirdwatchingBookstore and Park StoreCitizen ScienceFoodFront-Country HikingGuided ToursHands-OnHikingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmPicnickingSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingShoppingVolunteer VacationWildlife Watching
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

Winters are generally mild. Summers are hot and humid.

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site?
Popular activities include Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Citizen Science, Food, Front-Country Hiking, Guided Tours.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Charles Pinckney National Historic Site?
Within about a day's drive you can reach Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park (18 min), Reconstruction Era National Historical Park (1 h 41 min), Congaree National Park (2 h 18 min), Fort Pulaski National Monument (2 h 28 min), Ninety Six National Historic Site (3 h 8 min), Fort Frederica National Monument (3 h 26 min).