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The ruins of a 1697 trading village on the Ashley, with its tabby fort and church tower standing.

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site

Forts & Ruins · Greater CharlestonPaid 4.7

A village stood here from 1697 until the Revolution, and what is left is the brick bell tower of St George's and a tabby fort on the bluff above the Ashley. Archaeology is ongoing across the site and the excavated foundations are marked in the grass. It is a short walk and among the quietest historic sites near Charleston.

Dining nearby

Top Dawg Tavern – SummervilleAmerican · $$1.8 mi · ~4 min driveLow Country Fish CampSeafood · $$4.9 mi · ~12 min driveFamulari’s Pizzeria: West AshleyPizza11 mi · ~27 min driveHoly City BrewingBar12 mi · ~30 min driveIreland’s Own / Jagerhaus PubBar & Grill · $$13 mi · ~32 min driveThe Kickin’ ChickenBar & Grill · $$14 mi · ~33 min drive

Things to do nearby

Middleton PlaceHistoric Sites · Paid3.9 mi · ~9 min driveAzalea ParkFamily & Recreation · Free4.6 mi · ~11 min driveMagnolia Plantation & GardensNature & Wildlife · Paid6.8 mi · ~16 min driveDrayton HallHistoric Sites · Paid7.6 mi · ~18 min drive

While you're here

Gabriel IglesiasFri, Oct 16 · Arts & Theater10 mi · ~25 min driveDisney On Ice: Magic of FamilyThu, Oct 22 · Family10 mi · ~25 min driveCece WinansWed, Oct 28 · Live Music10 mi · ~25 min drive
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