1828 Lowcountry cottage and grounds

National Historic Site · SC

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

Charles Pinckney was a principal author and signer of the United States Constitution and went on to be a political leader in South Carolina for over 40 years. The park preserves Snee Farm, one of his plantation properties, where visitors can learn about the politician's influences on Charleston, the African people he enslaved, plantation operations, and the legacy of Pinckney's life.

Operating hours

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site

The historic home (Visitor Center) is open seasonally. For the 2026 season, the Visitor Center will be open five days a week Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.. The season begins on Friday, May 1, 2026 and ends on Sunday, September 27, 2026. Park grounds are open Wednesday - Sunday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. The entrance gate to the parking lot will be locked when the grounds are closed.