Historic Sites in Kiawah Island

"One of the top things to do with kids in Charleston SC has to be a visit to the Charleston Museum. They have really catered to the engaged and open minds of children with their numerous children’s programs. Kids can take part in special themed events, tours dedicated to kids, history workshops and even special toddler groups for children up to three."

"The historic importance of Charleston is monumental, and the Charleston Museum does a wonderful job of illustrating this. If you’re looking to come to Charleston this weekend, going to the Charleston Museum is among the best activities. Here, you can see great exhibits that different points of Charleston’s history."

"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."

"There are so many gorgeous historic homes in Charleston that it’s often hard to choose which to visit. Of the four homes that I toured, the Nathaniel Russell was by far my favorite. While most houses in the city were built similarly, the NR house was styled after a London townhouse."

"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."

"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."

"The Governor’s House Inn is a pre-revolutionary National Landmark with romantic grandeur and modern comforts. Guests can stay in a boudoir stateroom and enjoy the veranda porches and drawing rooms. Each room and suite is individualized and inviting."

"The home has been declared a National Historic Landmark due to its association with Edward Rutledge, who was instrumental in the struggle for American Independence, and the youngest signer of the D..."

"St. Michael’s Episcopal Church is another exemplary Georgian influence on the architecture of Charleston. It is the oldest surviving church edifice and religious structure of the city built in the 1750s. Surrounded by verdant palm groves, the church displays clocks and bells from colonial times, windows in the front, crown molding and delicate paintings on the front door and brick walls with stucco."

"Saint Michael’s Church in Charleston, SC, is the oldest church edifice in the city. The cornerstone of the church was laid in 1752 on the spot where the first church in Charleston, St. Philip’s Episcopal Church, was built in the 1680s. Since the 1760s, very few of St. Michael’s features have changed."

"Built in 1820 and expanded by Governor and Mrs. William Aiken, Jr. in the 1830s, this house and its outbuildings are preserved as rare intact artifacts. The extensive property allows visitors to explore the interconnections among all members of the household, both free and enslaved."

"The Aiken-Rhett House Museum is a historic home of an influential 1800s family which includes a back lot where slaves once lived."

"The oldest surviving church in the Carolinas, founded and built in 1706; a number of historic tombs are located in the church yard. Four services on Sundays."

"Owned by Robbie Dietrich, the brainchild behind Charleston Cup Coffee, Tricera is a casual coffee shop on George Street in downtown Charleston that has fast become a favorite gathering spot for students from the nearby College of Charleston. The triceratops-themed café serves a variety of regular coffees from americanos and cappuccinos to cafe latte, au laits, and macchiatos, along with signature sips like the saffron latte. The café also serves a menu of light fare such as bagel sandwiches, sweet and savory waffles, breakfast burritos with chili sauce, and innovative bites like donut burgers."

"Tricera's owners opened this downtown cafe after growing their fanbase through their James Island roastery, Cup. It's no surprise, then, that Tricera's coffee shines, from its excellent iced coffee to its signature saffron latte. Don't skip out on..."

"Congratulations @hannahgabc for a beautiful first attempt at a Rosetta!. A photo posted by Tricera Coffee (@triceracoffee) on Jul 24, 2015 at 1:21pm PDT. Still relatively new to Charleston, Tricera Coffee has made a mark at the College of Charleston."

"After taking a walk around the historic gardens of Hampton Park, saunter over to Huriyali Gardens to treat yourself to a soul nourishing and nutrient-packed lunch. A staff favorite, this hip restaurant offers both vegetarian and meat-based dishes but the must-try is their signature açaí bowls. Topped with a variety of fruits, nuts, sauces, and even bee pollen, their açaí bowls are to die for!"

"This spot has one of the cutest courtyards in town, perfect for spring lunches; the interior is pretty darn adorable as well. Huriyali offers acai bowls, smoothies, breakfast bowls, wraps, sandwiches, nachos, coffee, and more!"

"Not only is Huriyali hopped up on healthy eats, but it feeds you hip vibes too. Foodies come for the food pics as well as the bright blue palette. Take some photos of the creative murals and brightly colored drinks!"

"Neon Tiger (654 King St.) is a vegan pizzeria that doubles as a cocktail lounge. It’s new on the foodie scene but knowingly embraces key tenets of old-working cooking (raise hands high for their use of zero flour in their pizza crust!). The menu includes specialty and classic pizzas as well as salads, sides, spirits, and sodas."