Exploring Charleston’s history is a must for any traveller visiting this vibrant and scenic city. The Charleston Museum, situated on Charleston’s Museum Mile, is a perfect place to start. Founded in 1773, the Charleston Museum was the first museum built in America. The collection of permanent and travelling exhibits tell the storied history of the city and the South Carolina lowcountry, from the first settlers of “Charles Town” to South Carolina’s secession to life in the late 19th century. Rice and cotton export was an integral part of the area’s economic growth and the museum feature artifacts from this era, as well as items such as slave tags revealing the history of slavery in the South. The museum’s noted silver collection showcases George Washington’s christening cup.
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