National Historic Site

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site is a National Historic Site in South Carolina. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.

South Carolina National Historic Site No entrance fee

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 9:51 AM EDT · NPS Data API

1828 Lowcountry cottage and grounds — Historic House and Grounds · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“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.”

— National Park Service, nps.gov/chpi

Active alerts

Closures

Campgrounds

Visitor centers

Current alerts and closures

The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

Activities the NPS lists for Charles Pinckney.

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

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..

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Day	Hours
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday	9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday	9:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather: Winters are generally mild. Summers are hot and humid.

Contact and directions

Phone: 8435770242
Email: [email protected]
Address: 1254 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Coordinates: 32.8458, -79.8249· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor center	Standard hours	Phone	Passport stamp
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site Visitor Center	Mon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Thu 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Fri 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sat 9:00AM - 4:30PM · Sun 9:00AM - 4:30PM	8435770242	Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/chpi/index.htm
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.