Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

By /
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.

Quick Facts

State South Carolina
Designation National Historic Site
State Code SC
Weather Winters are generally mild. Summers are hot and humid.

Location & Map

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site is located in South Carolina.

Operating Hours

The historic home (Visitor Center) is open seasonally. For the 2026 season, the Visitor Center will be open three days a week Friday 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.

Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday Closed
Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday Closed
Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

Food Picnicking Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Hands-On Citizen Science Volunteer Vacation Hiking Front-Country Hiking Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Museum Exhibits Shopping Bookstore 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.

View Official Directions

Contact & Address

Address 1254 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
Phone 8435770242
Email chpi_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Architecture and Building African American Heritage American Revolution Archeology Arts Photography Colonization and Settlement Commerce Trade Enslavement Farming and Agriculture Plantations Immigration Laborer and Worker Migrant Workers Military Infantry and Militia Monuments and Memorials Presidents Reconstruction Schools and Education Social Movements Civil Rights Religious Freedom Voting Rights and Suffrage Transportation Roads, Routes and Highways Urban America Wars and Conflicts Colonial/European Contact Conflicts French and Indian War American Revolutionary War Civil War Women's History Animals Fish Trails Wetlands Marshes Swamps

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…

Hours: The historic home (Visitor Center) is open seasonally. For the 2026 season, the Visitor Center will be open three days a week Friday 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.

🗺️ Guided Tours & Experiences

Discover Charles Pinckney National Historic Site with expert-led tours

We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

🏨 Find Hotels Near Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Compare accommodation options for your visit

We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

More Parks in South Carolina

Plan Your Trip From a Nearby City

Find national parks near these cities, including Charles Pinckney National Historic Site.

Scroll to Top