Sunday, April 19, 2015

Charles Towne Landing Gardens


Charles Towne Landing Gardens are located in Charleston, South Carolina. This is the original site of Charleston, where settlers first landed. It is now a state park that contains a zoo, freshwater lagoon, 80 acres of English park gardens, trails, and a 1670 Experimental Crop Garden.

The zoo is home to the animals the original settlers encountered, including pumas, bison, alligators, black bears, otters, bobcats, and wolves. The Experimental Crop Garden (which is what will be growing in the above picture later in the season), includes indigo, rice, sugar cane, and cotton.

There's another interesting thing to see on the grounds:  The Adventure - a life-size replica of a typical trading ship docked on Old Town Creek.



 The park is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  Admission is $10.00 for adults, and $6.00 for children. Children under five are admitted free.
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24 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughApril 19, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    I'll have to visit next time I am in Charleston.

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  2. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comApril 19, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    I like that they have the same animals the original settlers encounters. So much history on your coast, Sherry.

    Be well. =)

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  3. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 19, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Hi Sherry - the 1670 experimental crop garden sounds a wonderful idea .. and I'd love to visit .. cheers Hilary

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    1. Sherry EllisApril 27, 2015 at 6:27 AM

      I like when gardens incorporate history in them.

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  4. JoanneApril 19, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    I loved Charleston many years ago but missed this place. Looks wonderful.

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  5. RuthApril 19, 2015 at 6:47 PM

    That looks neat!

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  6. Red ShoesApril 20, 2015 at 4:57 AM

    Hi there.. good morning... I've never been to Charleston, but it was visited quite often my family members that are many many years in my Past...

    I especially LOVE the tulips photo up in your header...

    ~shoes~

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  7. L. Diane WolfeApril 20, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    I would love to see the animals.

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  8. Tamara NarayanApril 20, 2015 at 5:41 AM

    We go to Charleston every year. I'll have to check this place out. We're always looking for something new to try. Thanks!

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  9. Elle SeesApril 20, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    went as a kid. have pics somewhere.

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  10. bazzaApril 20, 2015 at 12:56 PM

    Another real piece of history. 1670 is early for almost anything on that side of the water!
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    1. Sherry EllisApril 27, 2015 at 6:30 AM

      Yes it is, unlike all of the history on your side of the pond!

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  11. klahanieApril 20, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    Greetings human, Sherry,

    I'd have a visit of the zoo at those gardens. Turn things around and put the humans in the zoo. Seems a fascinating place, although I'd probably have difficulty understanding the accents of the locals there, y'all.

    Pawsitive wishes,

    Penny

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    1. Sherry EllisApril 27, 2015 at 6:31 AM

      It takes a while to understand Southern accents. I've been here almost two years, and sometimes I don't have a clue as to what they're saying! So good to see you again!

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  12. Rick (Ratty)April 20, 2015 at 10:59 PM

    That would be fun to visit a place like that. It's the kind of place I'm always on the lookout for.

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