Last updated: 7/24/2015
79 Cumberland St.
Charleston, SC 29401
79 Cumberland St
Charleston, SC 29401
Monday - Saturday
10 AM - 4 PM
Adults: $5
Children (): $2
Group Rate (up to 5) $10
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Alan Stello
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John Young
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The Powder Magazine museum is South Carolina's oldest public building. It has been a property of the non-profit the NSCDA-SC since 1902. Exhibits are focused on South Carolina's colonial military history, and available to the public daily.
Completed by 1713, The Powder Magazine is the oldest governmental building in South Carolina. This facility was used as an arsenal from 1713 - 1748 to defend the colony from the Spanish, French, pirates, slave rebellion and native attacks. It was then temporarily reinstated by the Continental Army during the American Revolution.
After 1780, The Powder Magazine was retired; however, private owners discovered a variety of other functions for this historic structure. Throughout the 19th century, The Powder Magazine was converted to a stable, print shop, blacksmith shop, wine cellar, and horse carriage house. In 1902, The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of South Carolina purchased the building, saving it from being destroyed. It was then restored and opened as a museum.
The Powder Magazine is the only standing component of the original fortification that once surrounded Charleston. It is also considered to be the city's first preservation project.
Your students explore both the museum and the historic streets of the colonial capital, Charles Town. A period-dressed educator guides students through South Carolina’s military history from the Proprietary era through the American Revolution. Self-guided scavenger hunt can emphasize a choice of either Colonial/Revolutionary or Colonial/Pirate history.
Engage period-dressed characters as you explore The Powder Magazine, Old Exchange, and Heyward-Washington House.
- Meet a member of Declaration signer Thomas Heyward Jr’s household
- Dance in the Great Hall
- Muster for cannon and musket drills
- Endure a (brief) sentence in the Dungeon!
Approximately 3 hours
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A monthly newsletter called The Dispatch is emailed.
You can tour The Powder Magazine on your own or make reservations with one of the following tour companies. Most of these guided tours visit The Powder Magazine during their presentation…
The Powder Magazine and its surrounding property are available for private events. In addition to The Powder Magazine, clients may choose to utilize exterior portions of The NSCDA-SC Headquarters home and garden located directly behind the museum. This Charleston single-style home provides a wonderful setting for small garden receptions and gatherings. Using The Powder Magazine, garden and piazza, this property can host up to 60 guests standing and 30 guests for seated events. The Powder Magazine and its surrounding property provide a wonderful setting. Please see our website!
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