Set on the Ashley River, the Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site is home to a wonderful collection of archaeological artifacts that tell the story of the state's colonial days. Archaeologists are still working to unearth some of the structures in the park, but there are still plenty of things for visitors to see, including a church with a brick bell tower, wharves used for shipping logs, and a well-preserved fort made of tabby, an oyster-shell concrete. The park also offers an interpretive trail dotted with signs and exhibits detailing the history of the site and its artifacts.
300 State Park Rd, Summerville, SC 29485, Phone: 843-873-1740