Discover The Quirky and Charming Cultural Gems of Mount Pleasant, SC

Mount Pleasant, located just outside of Charleston in South Carolina, is a town full of rich history and culture. With its picturesque coastal location and charming southern hospitality, its the perfect destination for travelers seeking unique cultural experiences.

One mustvisit site is the Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum (40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464), where visitors can explore historic warships such as the USS Yorktown. Another hidden gem is Sweetgrass Basket Pavilion at Memorial Waterfront Park (99 Harry M. Hallman Jr Blvd #1B, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464). This pavilion displays stunning handmade baskets a distinguished art form that has been passed down from Gullah descendants since colonial times.

For those interested in visual arts museums, The Gibbes Museum of Art (135 Meeting St., Charleston ,SC 29401) boasts an impressive collection with rotating exhibits that showcase works by Southern artists ranging from colonial times to todays contemporary masters.

Experience outdoor theater productions yearround at Dock Street Theatre(135 Church St., Charleston ,SC 29401). History buffs should pay homage to an important piece of civil rights history by visiting Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture(125 Bull St.,Charleston.SC)

Lastly dont miss out on some great music venues like Shem Creek Bar & Grill (508 Mill Street Suite J Mt. Pleasant,South Carolina 29464) which offers live entertainment while enjoying waterfront views or Awendaw Green hosting some eclectic bluegrass festivals(Hwy 17 N/Awendaw.Greene Barn Complex.SCPark&Oaks).

From naval museums to basket pavilions and beyond; these secret cultural gems are sure to offer you a oneofakind experience when visiting Mount Pleasant!

Websites:

https://www.patriotspoint.org/

https://www.charlestonmusichall.com/

http://avery.cofc.edu/

https://awendawgreen.com/

Twitter:

@Patriots_Point

@GibbesMuseum

@DockStreetThtr

@AveryResearchCtr