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Museums

Charleston United Daughters of the Confederacy Museum
Charleston's Historic Market Hall was home to the Charleston United Daughters of the Confederacy Museum from the 1890s until 1989, when damage from Hurricane Hugo extensively damaged the building. After more than 10 years, renovations to the building have been completed, and the museum has returned to the Market Head Building, which was built in 1841. Considered the fourth most important collection in the world, items on display include the Secession Flag, the first Confederate National Flag to fly over Fort Sumter, regimental and battle flags, dozens of uniforms, and much more.

Charleston Museum
America's first museum, the Charleston Museum was founded in 1773. The Museum preserves and interprets the cultural and natural history of Charleston and the South Carolina coastal region. Objects of historic, archaeological, scientific and ethnological interest illustrate the importance of this area. Exhibits focus on early Native Americans, trade and commerce, the plantation system, African-American contributions, and Civil War memorabilia.

A wonderful introduction to the Lowcountry and its people, the Charleston Museum is open Monday - Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Email Address: info@charlestonmuseum.org
Website Address: www.charlestonmuseum.org


Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum
For a taste of 20th-century history, visit Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum. Patriots Point is the home of the famous World War II aircraft carrier Yorktown, the submarine Clamagore, the destroyer Laffey, and the Coast Guard cutter Ingham. It also features the Medal of Honor Museum, 25 vintage aircrafts and displays of military weapons. Living and working areas are open for exploration. Patriots Point is located in Mount Pleasant at the foot of the Cooper River Bridge.

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Saffire is located in the elegant Charleston Marriott Hotel on the Ashley River, Lockwood Boulevard. Enjoy the bold flavors of Saffire’s seasonally inspired menu which reflects a belief in “the cuisine of today,”. Always healthy, always evolving. Eclectic, imaginative and unrestricted by ethnic boundaries.... Superb selection of wine. Free parking. Warm and welcoming. Tel: (843) 723-3000.
Charleston's favorite Irish Pub. Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub and Seafood Restaurant has made its name by becoming one of Charleston's favorite local spots. Try popular Lowcountry specialties such as shrimp and grits and fish and chips. A family-oriented establishment where children are welcome as they are. Serving food and fun into the wee hours of the night. Live Irish music Wednesday through Sunday nights.
Charleston's premier walking tours with exclusive access to some locations. Behind the scenes of the Holy City's graveyards, back alleyways, and dungeon. As seen on Travel Channel's America's Most Haunted Places. Ghost Dungeon, Dark Side Charleston, Ghost Graveyard Walking Tours. Haunted Jail Tour, Charleston Strolls Walk With History and more.
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