Charles Pinckney National Historic Site is a national historic site in Mount Pleasant, Charleston County, in South Carolina's Lowcountry. Entry is free. It is open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Wed–Sun. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Wed–Sun)official hours below
- AdmissionFree entry
- WhereMount PleasantCharleston County, Lowcountry
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Charles Pinckney
Charles Pinckney, a principal author and signer of the U.S. Constitution, owned Snee Farm, the plantation this site preserves six miles north of Charleston. The site covers Pinckney's career, the African people he enslaved and how the plantation ran; entry and parking are free.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Free to enter.
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Wed–Sun)Make It A Day
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park is about 7 miles away (straight line).
4 places within 30 miles
Charles Pinckney Hours
Hours in a day
- OpenWed–Sun9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
- Grounds, trails, restrooms and water station: 9:00 – 4:30, even when the visitor center is closed
- Visitor center (the historic home): open seasonally
- for the 2026 season Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Grounds, trails, restrooms and water station: 9:00 – 4:30, even when the visitor center is closed
- Visitor center (the historic home): open seasonally; for the 2026 season Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day
Not confirmed: The NPS park data feed lists 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday while its own description says 4:30 p.m.; we show 4:30 p.m.
Admission And Passes
- Free: no entrance fee, and no passes are sold here
Directions And Contact
- Address: 1254 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
- Phone: 843.577.0242
- Map point: 32.84577,-79.82488, from NPS park data (park point). Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: www.nps.gov/chpi/
- Free parking lot in front of the comfort station off Long Point Road.
- Staff offer short pop-up guided walks on request at the visitor center.
Dogs And Strollers
- Pets are not allowed in the museum and visitor center, but are allowed on the grounds and walking paths.
- Leash no longer than 6 feet; do not leave pets unattended.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Charles Pinckney
- 1Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical ParkNational Historical Parkabout 7 mi
- 2May Forest State ParkState Parkabout 8 mi
- 3Charles Towne Landing State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 10 mi
- 4Colonial Dorchester State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 21 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up Near Charles Pinckney
- Through Nov 21Charleston Farmers Market (Marion Square, Saturdays)On nowCharleston · about 9 mi
- Oct 30Halloween Night Climb (Palmetto Peaks Climbing, James Island County Park)Charleston · about 9 mi
- Oct 30McClellanville Fall FestivalMcClellanville · about 27 mi
- Oct 31Charleston Southern football vs. Western Illinois (Homecoming)Charleston · about 9 mi
- Nov 1Scooby Doo Day / Family Sunday (SC Stingrays vs. Savannah)North Charleston · about 15 mi
- Nov 7Airing of the Quilts at MagnoliaCharleston · about 9 mi
62 more on the full events calendar.
Events within 40 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.
FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Charles Pinckney National Historic Site?
Entry is free.
Are dogs allowed at Charles Pinckney?
Pets are not allowed in the museum and visitor center, but are allowed on the grounds and walking paths.
What are the hours at Charles Pinckney?
Grounds, trails, restrooms and water station: 9:00 – 4:30, even when the visitor center is closed; Visitor center (the historic home): open seasonally; for the 2026 season Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m..
What We Could Not Verify
- Holiday and storm closures change at short notice; check the official page the day you go.
- Stroller rules are not stated on the official page.
Sources
- NPS: Operating Hours and Seasons (read 2026-10-25)
- NPS: Fees and Passes (read 2026-10-25)
- NPS: Pets (read 2026-10-25)
- NPS: Directions (read 2026-10-25)
- NPS park data service (hours, contacts, park point) (read 2026-10-25)
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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