Take time out to explore America's first museum at the Charleston Museum, founded in 1773. This unique museum includes a variety of exhibits dedicated to the history of the region, as well as two National Historic Landmark houses. You'll find a variety of exhibits that explore the cultural and natural history of the South Carolina lowcountry, ranging from regional wildlife to early Southern furniture. Visitors will also encounter artifacts from long before Charleston's inception, including
The Early Days exhibit that features an Egyptian mummy, preserved biological specimens, and a plaster cast of Pharaoh Rameses II. Another special exhibit showcases the museums spectacular silver collection, while other artifacts include slave tags, early tradeware, rice & cotton farming memorabilia, Civil War artifacts and more! Be sure to schedule a stop at this fantastic museum during your visit to one the country's most eccentric and historical cities!
