Historic Site | National Park

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

This park preserves the story of Charles Pinckney and his contributions to the U.S. Constitution, and of 18th century plantation life for free and enslaved people of Snee Farm inhabitants.

  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Know Before You Go

The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site museum collection provides a look at plantation life both during the time of Charles Pinckney and subsequent Snee Farm owners. Artifacts recovered from within park boundaries represent almost 200 years of agricultural use and provide tangible links to the Pinckney family and plantation life. The bulk of the over 173,000-item collection is archaeological objects recovered from investigations within park boundaries. These objects include a large collection of 18th and 19th century imported tableware, enslaved African American ceramics, bottles, and British and American coins, along with their associated archaeological field records.

The Charles Pinckney Museum displays artifacts and archival materials from the collections of Charles Pinckney National Historical Site. These exhibits are housed in the visitor center, which is a Lowcountry farmhouse dated from circa 1828, shortly after the Pinckney era. The museum exhibits are self-guided with park staff available to answer questions. These exhibits showcase the history of Snee Farm, displaying artifacts associated with the Pinckney family, Gullah Geechee culture, eighteenth century farming techniques, and enslaved peoples. Many stories are told to portray the history of Snee Farm.

Operating Hours

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

The historic home (Visitor Center) is open Friday-Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Park grounds are open Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The entrance gate to the parking lot will be shut and locked when grounds are closed.

Standard Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Exceptions

Thanksgiving Day Holiday

11/28/2024 - 11/28/2024

Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Christmas Day Holiday

12/25/2024 - 12/25/2024

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

New Years Day Holiday

01/01/2025 - 01/01/2025

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Admission & Tickets

There are no entrance fees for this park.

Directions

The park is located on the south side of Long Point Road .7 miles from US Highway 17, or 3 miles if coming from I-526.

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Accessible Rooms
  • Accessible Sites
  • Assistive Listening Systems
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Benches/Seating
  • Cellular Signal
  • Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
  • Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
  • Information
  • Information - Maps Available
  • Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
  • Open Captioning
  • Restroom - Accessible
  • Scenic View/Photo Spot
  • Trash/Litter Receptacles
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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