Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Designation: National Historic Site
Location: South Carolina
📘 Park Overview
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.
🌤 Weather Information
Winters are generally mild. Summers are hot and humid.
🚗 Directions
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.
Images
The historic house serves as the park's visitor center and features exhibits, film options, and a museum shop.
Credit: NPS Photo
American founding father, Charles Pinckney, was a contributing author and signer of the U.S. Constitution.
Credit: New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Spanish Moss drape Live Oak in the early morning sun.
Credit: NPS Photo
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.
Credit: NPS Photo
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.
Credit: NPS Photo
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.
Credit: NPS Photo.
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Aug 11
Sunny
High: 90.9°F | Low: 76.3°F
Humidity: 82%
Wind: 18.3 mph
Rain Chance: 10%
UV Index: 10
Sunrise: 06:39 AM
Sunset: 08:08 PM
Moon: New Moon (1%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 79.8°F
Cloud Cover: 10%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Aug 12
Sunny
High: 92.1°F | Low: 80.6°F
Humidity: 69%
Wind: 16.6 mph
Rain Chance: 8%
UV Index: 9.5
Sunrise: 06:40 AM
Sunset: 08:07 PM
Moon: New Moon (0%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 79.9°F
Cloud Cover: 8%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
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Thursday, Aug 13
Sunny
High: 91°F | Low: 80.2°F
Humidity: 71%
Wind: 16.6 mph
Rain Chance: 17%
UV Index: 9.3
Sunrise: 06:41 AM
Sunset: 08:06 PM
Moon: New Moon (2%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 79.8°F
Cloud Cover: 17%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
1254 Long Point Road
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
🏤 Mailing Address:
1214 Middle Street
Sullivan's Island, SC 29482
📞 Voice Phone: 8435770242
📞 Fax Phone: 8438817070
✉️ Email: chpi_information@nps.gov