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The South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston

#178 among attractions in Charleston

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The South Carolina Historical Society is a place located in Charleston (South Carolina state) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 16 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 32°46'38"N latitude and 79°55'51"W longitude.

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Washington Square (park, 1 min walk), Hibernian Hall (greek revival architecture, 1 min walk), Old Slave Mart (museum, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 32°46'38"N, 79°55'51"W
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Downtown CharlestonCharleston United States

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The South Carolina Historical Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Circular Congregational Church, TD Arena, St. Philip's Church, Huguenot Church.

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    Church

    Circular Congregational Church, Charleston

    3 min walk • The Circular Congregational Church is a historic church building at 150 Meeting Street in Charleston, South Carolina, used by a congregation established in 1681.

  • td arena charleston0.6 miN
    Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

    TD Arena, Charleston

    16 min walk • TD Arena is a 5,100 seat multi-purpose arena in Charleston, South Carolina, United States that opened in 2008 and replaced John Kresse Arena as the home of the College of Charleston Cougars basketball and volleyball teams.

  • st philips church charleston~820 ftNE
    Church, Sacred and religious sites, Cemetery

    St. Philip's Church, Charleston

    4 min walk • St. Philip's Church is an historic church at 142 Church Street in Charleston, South Carolina. Its National Historic Landmark description states: "Built in 1836, this stuccoed brick church features an imposing tower designed in the Wren-Gibbs tradition.

  • huguenot church charleston~550 ftNE
    Gothic Revival architecture, Church

    Huguenot Church, Charleston

    3 min walk • The Huguenot Church, also called the French Huguenot Church or the French Protestant Church, is a Gothic Revival church located at 136 Church Street in Charleston, South Carolina.

  • dock street theatre charleston~470 ftNE
    Theater, Concerts and shows

    Dock Street Theatre, Charleston

    3 min walk • The Dock Street Theatre is a theater in the historic French Quarter neighborhood of downtown Charleston, South Carolina.

  • st michaels episcopal church charleston~450 ftS
    Church, Sacred and religious sites, Georgian architecture

    St. Michael's Episcopal Church, Charleston

    3 min walk • St. Michael's Episcopal Church is a historic church and the oldest surviving religious structure in Charleston, South Carolina. It is located at Broad and Meeting streets on one of the Four Corners of Law, and represents ecclesiastical law. It was built in the 1750s by order of the South Carolina Assembly.

  • powder magazine charleston~800 ftN
    Museum, Historical place

    Powder Magazine, Charleston

    4 min walk • The Powder Magazine is a gunpowder magazine and museum at 79 Cumberland Street in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Completed in 1713, it is the oldest surviving public building in the former Province of Carolina.

  • gibbes museum of art charleston~520 ftNW
    Museum, Art museum

    Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston

    3 min walk • The Gibbes Museum of Art, formerly known as the Gibbes Art Gallery, is an art museum in Charleston, South Carolina. Established as the Carolina Art Association in 1858, the museum moved into a new Beaux Arts building at 135 Meeting Street, in the Charleston Historic District, in 1905.

  • washington square charleston~140 ftSE
    Park, Garden

    Washington Square, Charleston

    1 min walk • Washington Square is a park in downtown Charleston, South Carolina. It is located behind City Hall at the corner of Meeting Street and Broad Street in the Charleston Historic District. The planting beds and red brick walks were installed in April 1881.

  • gaillard center charleston0.7 miN
    Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

    Gaillard Center, Charleston

    17 min walk • The Gaillard Center is a concert hall and performance venue in Charleston, South Carolina. It opened in 2015 and replaced the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium. Both buildings were named after John Palmer Gaillard Jr. mayor of Charleston from 1959 to 1975.

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    Museum, History museum, Historical place

    Heyward-Washington House, Charleston

    5 min walk • The Heyward-Washington House is a historic house museum at 87 Church Street in Charleston, South Carolina. Built in 1772, it was home to Thomas Heyward, Jr. a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence, and was where George Washington stayed during his 1791 visit to the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The South Carolina Historical Society?

Nearby attractions include Washington Square, Charleston (1 min walk), Hibernian Hall, Charleston (1 min walk), Old Slave Mart, Charleston (2 min walk), Charleston County Courthouse, Charleston (2 min walk).

Where to next? Visit south carolina South Carolina region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United States.

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