Did you know that one of the main authors of the Constitution was from Charleston? Charles Pinckney, sometimes called the “forgotten founder” owned Charleston property, a plantation called Snee Farm. People who live in Charleston today are invited to visit Snee Farm, now a National Park. Visitors will learn a lot about the life and work of Charles Pinckney, who served as governor of South Carolina for four terms and as the ambassador to Spain under Thomas Jefferson. Snee Farm was also the home of many enslaved Africans. Their lives and culture are also explored in the museum and visitors’ center. The influence of this culture is still felt today, and it’s fascinating to find out more.
Live in Charleston and Learn About a Local Founding Father
The site is a great place for families who live in Charleston to go for a hike or a picnic. Snee Farm is very picturesque, so be sure to bring a camera. There are also archeological digs that are turning up interesting finds. The Charles Pinckney National Historic Site is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Admission is free. Be sure to check out the bookstore to find materials on the life and work of Charles Pinckney, as well as the working of his rice and indigo plantation.
