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Fort Lamar Heritage Preserve


category : Historic Forts
Documented as the second most important Civil War site in the state, this fort was the locale of a fierce engagement known as the Battle of Secessionville in which a Confederate force of 1,250 defeated 3,500 Union troops on June 16, 1862. This is one of the few land battle sites fought in the state. Brochures and self guided hiking trails can be found at the preserve.


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Planters Inn

Planters Inn is the only historic inn (circa 1844) on the famous city market. Spacious rooms and suites have high ceilings, 4-poster beds, marble baths & grand piazzas overlooking a lush Charleston garden. voted a top hotel by readers of Travel & Leisure and Conde'

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Country Hearth Inn & Suites

clean & friendly, all rooms with refrigerator,hair dryer, coffee maker,hot inncredible breakkfast,walking distance to many restaurants &

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Holiday Inn Historic District

Centrally located; ; Arrangements for tours, etc.; Decorated with beautiful reproductions of 18th century furnishings;

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Vendue Inn

Definitive European-style Hotel located downtown near the Battery and Waterfront Park; AAA 3-Diamond rating;

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Wild Dunes Resort

Just 20 minutes from downtown Charleston, Wild Dunes Resort is a 1,600

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Things to do Historic Forts near Charleston, SC

Fort Lamar Heritage Preserve

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