Charles Towne Landing: Our First Colony (Charleston, SC

By Mark A. Leon

In the beginning, there was Charles Towne Landing, the original Charleston village.  Led by faith in a new beginning, a group of colonists chartered to the great unknown to create what we now know as Charleston, South Carolina.  Today, the original village, situated in West Ashley, SC still holds the authenticity it did when settlers landed in 1670.  The village itself is only the beginning of the magic you will see when you visit this family-friendly attraction.

While you are here you will experience:

  • Zoo filled with wolves, bears, buffalo, birds, and even a skunk
  • Beautiful views of the Lowcountry
  • Restored homes
  • Relics of original homes
  • Boats
  • Museum
  • Sculptures of Native American past
  • Beautiful areas to picnic in and so much more.

Come with us as we visit the original colony of Charlestowne Landing through this picturesque gallery

Early village home

Supplies were transported by river

Remains of original colony home

Remains of original colony home

Sculpture of African American heritage

Sculpture of Native American heritage

Beautiful natural foliage and flowers

Beautiful natural foliage and flowers

Wolves in the zoo - No petting these furry friends

Wolves in the zoo – No petting these furry friends

Tropical Southern surroundings all around

Tropical Southern surroundings all around

Resident bear

Resident bear

Where the buffalo roam

Where the buffalo roam

Original fencing designs

Original fencing designs

The museum is very educational and interactive.

The museum is very educational and interactive.

Make a day of it and revisit our history.  It will be worth the trip.

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