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Founded in 1773 as the first museum in the United States, the Charleston Museum was opened to the public with the aim of exploring and preserving the natural and cultural history of Charleston and the South Carolina coastal region. Today, the museum is home to a number of collections and exhibits that display the heritage of the region.
The museum is spread over two historic buildings, namely the Heyward-Washington House - an 18thcentury house owned by Revolutionary patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Heyward, Jr, and the Joseph Manigault House – a federal-style home adorned with early 19th century furnishings.
The museum's exhibits include local history displays and decorative arts, including an exquisite silver collection. Visitors can view the only known fossil of the largest flying bird ever discovered – the now extinct Pelagornis sandersi.
Address: Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29403, Phone: 843-722-2996
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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