Charleston Area National Parks Close Due to Hurricane Helene Threat
Charleston Area National Parks Close Due to Hurricane Helene Threat
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2024-09-26
1 STORIES2024-09-18
1 STORIESNew American Citizens at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
On Constitution Day, September 17, a Naturalization Ceremony was hosted in partnership with the National Park Service and US Citizenship and Immigration Services at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site. A class of 116 applicants from 40 different countries proudly took the Oath of Citizenship.
Official NPS source2024-09-04
1 STORIESTourism to Charles Pinckney National Historic Site contributes $2.8 million to local economy
Tourism to Charles Pinckney National Historic Site contributes $2.8 million to local economy
Official NPS source2024-08-04
1 STORIESCharleston Area National Park Sites Close Due to Threat of Tropical Storm Debby
Charleston Area National Park sites closed due to threat from Tropical Storm Debby
Official NPS source2023-09-20
1 STORIES130 New American Citizens at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site hosted a naturalization ceremony on September 20. 2023 where 130 new American citizens were sworn in.
Official NPS source2023-08-31
1 STORIESCharleston Area National Park Sites Return to Normal Operations After Hurricane Idalia
Following the passing of Hurricane Idalia, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site have resumed normal operating hours as of noon Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Official NPS source2023-08-29
1 STORIESCharleston Area National Park Sites Close Due to Threat of Hurricane Idalia
On August 29, 2023, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site have temporarily closed in preparation for Hurricane Idalia and the safety of visitors and staff.
Official NPS source2023-08-22
1 STORIESTourism to Charles Pinckney National Historic Site contributes $1.1 million to local economy
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 12,585 visitors to Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in 2022 spent $831 thousand in communities near the park. That spending supported 11 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $1.1 million.
Official NPS source2023-06-12
1 STORIESSnee Farmhouse received $109,000 from the Great American Outdoors Act for rehabilitation project
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site received funding from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund to address a window shutter and hardware rehabilitation project at the Snee Farmhouse. The shutter system project was a park priority as it plays a critical role in the Severe Weather Emergency Action Plan by protecting both the single pane windows and the interior exhibits and contributing to the historic character of the Snee Farm residence.
Official NPS source2022-09-28
1 STORIESCharleston Area National Park Sites Close Due to Threat of Hurricane Ian
On September 28, 2022, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site temporarily closed in preparation for Hurricane Ian for the safety of visitors and staff.
Official NPS source2022-07-15
1 STORIESNew Museum Exhibits Open at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
New museum exhibits will be unveiled at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site on Saturday, August 6. Be one of the first visitors to see the new interactive exhibits at the historic house, which will include information on Charles Pinckney, his contributions to the US Constitution, enslavement at Snee Farm, and Gullah Geechee culture. Come experience the grand opening from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Official NPS source2022-06-08
1 STORIESTourism to Charles Pinckney National Historic Site creates $2.1 million in Economic Benefits
A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 24.9 thousand visitors to Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in 2021 spent $1.6 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 21 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $2.1 million.
Official NPS source2020-11-20
1 STORIESCharles Pinckney National Historic Site Seeks Comment on New Exhibit Design and Plan
The National Park Service (NPS) is developing new exhibits for Charles Pinckney National Historic Site and is seeking public comment on the latest draft of the exhibit plans. This is the third and final opportunity for the public to review the plan. The documents are in the link below for the public review and comment now through December 13, 2020.
Official NPS source2020-11-13
1 STORIESCharles Pinckney National Historic Site to Hold a Virtual Public Meeting to View and Comment on New Exhibit Plan
The National Park Service will hold a virtual public meeting to share phase three of the exhibit plans for Charles Pinckney National Historic Site on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm. National Park Service staff and exhibit contractors, the Design Minds, will present the latest draft of the exhibit plan. All are invited to attend.
Official NPS source2020-08-04
1 STORIESCharles Pinckney National Historic Site, and Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park to Resume Pre-Isaias Park Access
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site are resuming pre-Isaias park access and operating status.
Official NPS source2020-08-01
1 STORIESFort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site to Close on Sunday, August 2, 2020 Due to Threat of Hurricane Isaias
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site will temporarily close starting on Sunday, August 2, 2020 in preparation for Hurricane Isaias for the safety of visitors and staff.
Official NPS source2020-05-28
1 STORIESCharles Pinckney National Historic Site is beginning to increase recreational access to park grounds
Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Charles Pinckney National Historic Site (NHS) is increasing recreational access.
Official NPS source2020-03-18
1 STORIESNational Park Sites of the South Carolina Lowcountry to Temporarily Close in Response to Coronavirus COVID-19
Today, the National Park Service announced the temporary suspension of operations at Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Charles Pinckney National Historical Site, and Reconstruction Era National Historical Park, effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Official NPS source2020-02-11
1 STORIESNational Park Service Seeks Public Comment on New Exhibits for Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
The National Park Service (NPS) is developing new exhibits for Charles Pinckney National Historic Site’s historic Snee Farm house and museum and is seeking public comment on the exhibit ideas. The draft design and development documents are available to the public at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/chpiDD1. Comments can be made on the designs through February 17, 2020.
Official NPS source2019-09-13
2 STORIESCharles Pinckney National Historic Site to Hold Indigo Extraction and Dyeing Demonstration on September 28
Charles Pinckney NHS will hold an indigo extraction and dyeing demonstration on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 10 am until 1 pm.
Official NPS source22nd Annual Naturalization Ceremony
Charles Pinckney NHS will host its 22nd Naturalization Ceremony on Thursday, September 19 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Every year, approximately 100 individuals from countries all over the world take the Oath of Citizenship during this ceremony.
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