Avery Research Center for African-American History and Culture
125 Bull St, Charleston, SC; (843) 953-7609;
Open: Mon-Sat Noon-5PM; Free Admission;
Regional art exhibits and well as historical sources tracing West African culture along the Sea Islands of Georgia, Florida and the Carolinas.

Beth Elohim
90 Hasell St, Charleston, SC; (843) 723-1090;
Open: Mon-Fri 10AM-Noon; Free Admission;
Judaic temple organized in 1749 is the nation's oldest synagogue in continuous use. The 1797 building was destroyed in the great Charleston fire of 1838. In 1840 a Greek Revival style building was completed. In 1824, the synagogue introduced instrumental music during worship services and help set the beginnings for Reform Judaism in the United States.

Charles Towne Landing
1500 Old Town Rd., Charleston, SC; (843) 852-4200;
Open: Daily 9AM-5PM; Admission: $5 Adult / $2.50 Child (6-14);
664-acre park commemorates the site of the state's first permanent English settlement, founded in 1670. The replica of a 17th-century trading ship overlooks the park. 20-acre zoo and garden. Na tram tours.