The culture and history of South Carolina are reflected in its many historic sites and arts centers. Travel throughout the state, hopping between South Carolina vacation rentals and experiencing the best of the past and present of this fascinating region.
History comes to life in many of the state’s official historic destinations. As a key location in the American Revolutionary War and the slave era, the state offers visitors and locals the opportunity to get up close and personal with its past.
Made famous in the film ‘The Patriot’, the historic town of Brattonsville is a notable attraction. Visitors can explore what life was like on the colonial estate through site interpreters and stories of the African-Americans who lived there.
The state is also home to the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site occupied by British troops in the 1780s. Additional war sites include the Cowpens National Battlefield and the Musgrove Mill State Historic Site.
For art and culture, the state’s main cities and towns are the places to be. Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach are all home to numerous art galleries and cultural institutions. Key locations to visit include Museum Mile in Charleston, home to six museums, and the Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum in Myrtle Beach for some appreciation of the local flavor of art in the area.