Free Museums in Kiawah Island

"Showcasing the creativity of regional artists, the Museum Store features jewelry, gifts, books and specialty items that introduce art into everyday life."

"When you’re looking for things to do in Charleston SC with kids, Fort Sumter is a no-brainer!. I love an activity where kids are learning and they don’t even realize it!. You and your family will learn about the history of Fort Sumter and the pivotal role it played in the Civil War, but I think it’s most fun for families to get out and explore the grounds of Fort Sumter."

"Taking a Fort Sumter tour is pretty fun, more for the ride out to Fort Sumter. This is a great opportunity to cruise the harbor and see the city from a different perspective. Famed Charlestonian writer Pat Conroy described the city as a jewel perched on the harbor, and it’s easier to get that picture from the water."

"Stand on the only remaining site used as a gallery in South Carolina’s slave auctions. The Old Slave Mart was once part of Ryan’s Mart, a complex that spread from Chalmers to Queen streets, and included a brick-enclosed yard, a slave jail, a kitchen and a “dead house,” or morgue. Slave auctions took place on this site until November 1863."

"The Old Slave Mart is considered the last extant slave auction site in South Carolina. It currently houses a museum. As you can see in the image below from Photographer Shawn Lehman, it lies on the cobblestone Chalmers Street."

"Built in 1772, the Heyward-Washington house was the longtime city home of Thomas Heyward, one of four Declaration of Independence signatories from South Carolina. Today part of a complex that includes another historic house, as well as the Charleston Museum, the home boasts a number of historic home décor pieces, including the Holmes Bookcase, an intricately-carved 1770 library bookcase widely considered one of the most important pieces of furniture from the Colonial era. The staging of the house captures, for modern-day visitors, the feeling of Revolutionary-era Charleston life."

"Built in 1772, this Georgian-style double house was the town home of Thomas Heyward, Jr., one of four South Carolina signers of the Declaration of Independence. The property features the only 1740s kitchen building open to the public in Charleston as well as formal gardens featuring plants commonly used in the South Carolina Lowcountry in the late 18th century."

"As well as a 3,600-square-foot ceramics gallery open to the public throughout the week, Cone 10 Studios offers classes and workshops in the various art forms which are on show and produced on-site. The porcelain and stoneware comes in traditional, functional forms which can be bought for your home or kitchen, and also in more conceptual, abstract forms which are both thought-provoking and aesthetically pleasing. Weekly classes are held in wheel-throwing, hand-building and teapot-making, in addition to a dedicated children’s program."

"Located in the Council Chamber of Charleston City Hall (1801), the gallery contains portraits of many important leaders, including one of George Washington by John Trumbull."

"Meyer Vogl Gallery is another contemporary art gallery in Charleston. Just like other art galleries where both amateurs and experts get to showcase their talent, this art gallery is known to upgrade its exhibits from time to time. The highlight of Meyer Vogl Gallery is its workshops where one gets a chance to appreciate art and learn techniques that they can confidently apply."

"Located in the historic Fireproof Building, the South Carolina Historical Society Museum spans six interactive galleries and showcases more than 350 years of South Carolina history through the artifacts, personal treasures, and handwritten accounts of those who experienced it."

"See the opulent luxury of the late 19th century in all its vintage glory at the Calhoun Mansion on Meeting Street. The twenty-four thousand square foot mansion is the biggest single-family residence in Charleston and still used as a family home even though it’s open daily for public viewing. Take a tour through its three magnificent floors with thirty-five rooms full of period furniture."

"Seeing historic residences like the Calhoun Mansion is one of the coolest parts of touring any city. This is the biggest personal residence in all of Charleston. With 35-rooms, Calhoun Mansion is a seriously impressive piece of Charleston history."

"Signature Ribeye Taco; marinated for 7 days, the "Nitro-Rita" voted Charleston's Best Margarita and a Mechanical Bull, what's not to love about this Texican inspired Cantina."

"2018 | French QuarterHip cocktail bar helmed by bad ass female mixologist Megan DeschaineCharleston’s culinary scene has a lot of rock stars, but we’d follow Megan Deschaine pretty much anywhere. So when the badass bartender popped up at a new cocktail bar on Meeting Street last year, we were intrigued to say the least. Doar Bros just celebrated its first anniversary, and Megan and her team are going strong, serving up thoughtfully crafted cocktails that go down smoother than silk."

"Tucked into a block that seemed given over permanently to tourists, Doar Bros. beckons guests with luxe design, reminiscent of a velvet-lined jewel box. The crew here cares about its cocktails, and it's obvious that its guests do too. This isn't a vodka-soda crowd—they're trying to decide if the night calls for a Boulevardier or a Negroni."

"Doar Bros serves some amazing cocktails in their uber-cozy location!. The cocktails are delicious, reasonably priced and strong; food options are minimal, but... (843) 580-2341Order online"

"This buzzing home-style dining room with a reliably dynamic atmosphere serves divine Italian fare, including an assortment of antipasti, house-made pastas and creamy rice dishes, alongside an amazing wine menu bursting with popular imported Italian labels."

"This unassuming building in a quiet, mostly residential neighborhood is serving up some of Charleston's best Italian. Trattoria Lucca, which opened up in 2008, is known for its pasta, made fresh in house daily. The restaurant's chef and owner, Ken..."

"Right in the heart of historic Charleston’s downtown, the Powder Magazine is one of the city’s oldest buildings. Built in 1713, it was once upon a time a storehouse for gunpowder, making it an important location for both British troops and loyalists and those colonists and soldiers who fought on the side of the new nation. After the war, as the Charleston landscape shifted, the small building remained standing, and served as—amongst other things—a print shop, a livery stable, and even a private wine cellar."

"The Powder Magazine, built in 1713, is the oldest government building in South Carolina. The building was used as an arsenal from 1713 to 1748 and was later used in the American Revolution to defend the city. Throughout its years, it has been used as a print shop, a livery stable, a wine cellar, and a carriage house."

"Replaced by a newer magazine in 1748, it served effectively until the American Revolution. Now open as a National Historic Landmark."

"St. Matthew's Lutheran Church is a very beautiful structure located on King Street in the city of Charleston. The church was incorporated on December 3, 1840. Through usage and custom the Church is now known as St. Matthew's German Evangelical Lutheran Church or St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and is a member of the South Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America."

"St. Matthew's Lutheran Church is a wonderful church in Charleston. The church is in Gothic Revival style and the architect is John Henry Devereux. It's one of the best photography locations in Charleston if you like architecture."

"The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is a massive red brick church in downtown Charleston. It is, of course a Catholic cathedral. Dating to 1907, it is one of the newer big churches in Charleston."

"The newest addition to Charleston’s line-up of waterfront dining is Pier 101. Featuring a super casual atmosphere with daily live music, frozen concoctions that are perfect for a hot, sunny beach day, and classic Southern-style fare, it’s a great spot to spend a summer afternoon. We recommend grabbing a table with friends and sharing a plate of fried deviled eggs or grouper bites while enjoying the panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean along the Folly Beach Pier."

"A beach lovers ideal restaurant and bar, Pier 101 is located directly on Folly Beach Pier offering beautiful ocean side views. Folly Beach Pier has been hosting beach lovers since the 1930's and it is Pier 101s goal to bring back those carefree beach vibes. The menu and decor is intended to reflect the decades past and allow visitors and locals to enjoy wonderful food and the beach side view."

"With three locations across the city (in West Ashley, Downtown Charleston, and Sullivans Island), Hometeam barbecue has become more than just a barbecue staple – it’s a Charleston meat empire. Their addictive smoked wings, their delicious pulled pork nachos, and their signature frozen gamechanger cocktails are just what the doctor ordered after a long day on the beach or out exploring Charleston. We went twice in a single trip, and even after that, my boyfriend, (a buffalo wing connoisseur), said “I’d fly back to Charleston just for more of those wings”."

"Home Team BBQ has taken a unique approach by bringing the fundamentals of the “white tablecloth” world to the low and slow ideals of BBQ. They believe in keeping it fresh and local, and sending guests happily on their way after a good time has been had by all. With a menu of award-winning food, ever-evolving bar offerings, a fun and family friendly atmosphere, and live entertainment, it makes it easy to root for Home Team BBQ."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. If you fancy eating meat and meat products, then this will definitely be your favorite restaurant. Enjoy live music as you enjoy your ordered meal."