The spot where the first settlers arrived with their ship and first stepped on land
A full size replica of a sailing ship
On many spots in the park you can see the archaeologists at work
The entrance gate to the Legare-Waring House
The authentic experimental crop garden 
An elegant live oak alle’ and the Legare-Waring House
The sign explains briefly the history behind the Legare-Waring House
Front view of the entrance of the Legare-Waring House
Pretty marsh scene at the landing place
It was just a beautiful spring dayCharles Towne Landing State Historic Site
Here a group of English settlers landed in 1670 and established what would become the birthplace of the Carolinas colony, the plantation system of the American South, and one of the continent’s first major port cities. And here the story is still told.
Opened in 1970 as
Admire the Adventure, a full-size replica sailing ship built onsite, and the authentic experimental crop garden.
Talk to archaeologists at work. And leave time for the Animal Forest natural habitat zoo and 80 acres of gardens that includes an elegant live oak alle’ and the Legare-Waring House, one of Charleston’s favorite sites for weddings and other special gatherings.
8 comments:
I'm catching up here after a few days, Sue. Your pictures are beautiful as always. You certainly do get around and explore, and it's so much fun that you share your pictures. Thanks so much.
Thank you Sandpiper,
yes I like to share my journeys and photos with all of you! Thanks for commenting.:-)
Hello Susanne,
Your photos really capture and take me to another place in time. So innocent and pure are the places you see through your camera. :o)
Thank you Twanyia,
for this so nice compliment to my photos. I'm flattered by your words.:-)
Great pictures!
I just found your blog, I'll visit often :)
Thank you very much, Mel. Come back often, nice to see you here.:-)
Great historical lesson with excellent shots
Thank you evlahos,
for your loyal visits to my blog and for your comment. :-)
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