Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

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1828 Lowcountry cottage and grounds
The historic house serves as the park's visitor center and features exhibits, film options, and a museum shop.
Charles Pinckney portrait
American founding father, Charles Pinckney, was a contributing author and signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Live Oak
Spanish Moss drape Live Oak in the early morning sun.
Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)
Flowering plants, like this Southern Magnolia, are remnant of historic ornamental gardens once enjoyed by former farm owners and still marveled over by modern visitors.
Corn Crib
Snee Farm, once owned by Charles Pinckney, was a working farm for over 200 years. This corn crib, built in 1910, is one of the few remaining structures of a bygone era.
Boardwalk and Marsh
A .25 mile loop trail is a popular activity for visitors to enjoy the grounds and see points of cultural and natural interest along the way.
Photos: National Park Service

About Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Charles Pinckney was a principal author and signer of the United States Constitution and went on to be a political leader in South Carolina for over 40 years. The park preserves Snee Farm, one of his plantation properties, where visitors can learn about the politician's influences on Charleston, the African people he enslaved, plantation operations, and the legacy of Pinckney's life.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Historic Site
Park State / Territory MembershipSouth Carolina
Current Alerts0
Visitor Centers1
Campgrounds0
Things To Do0

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

Winters are generally mild. Summers are hot and humid.

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: South Carolina. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

Operating Hours

The historic home (Visitor Center) is open seasonally. For the 2026 season, the Visitor Center will be open five days a week Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.. The season begins on Friday, May 1, 2026 and ends on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Park grounds are open Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The entrance gate to the parking lot will be locked when the grounds are closed.

Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
MondayClosed
Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

FoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHands-OnCitizen ScienceVolunteer VacationHikingFront-Country HikingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store

Getting There

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.

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Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address1254 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
Phone8435770242
Emailchpi_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Architecture and BuildingAfrican American HeritageAmerican RevolutionArcheologyArtsPhotographyColonization and SettlementCommerceTradeEnslavementFarming and AgriculturePlantationsImmigrationLaborer and WorkerMigrant WorkersMilitary

Visitor Centers

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site Visitor Center

A historic Lowcountry cottage house serves as the park's visitor center. Visitors can enjoy museum exhibits, film options, Jr. Ranger program, and obtain park and…

Nearby National Park Service Sites

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