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HISTORY & COMMUNITY

Mount Pleasant history and community

Mount Pleasant's Old Village and Shem Creek offer different ways to explore the Lowcountry, from historic streets to the working waterfront. Patriots Point sits beside the Cooper River at the foot of the Ravenel Bridge.

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Mount Pleasant's Old Village and Shem Creek offer different ways to explore the Lowcountry, from historic streets to the working waterfront. Patriots Point sits beside the Cooper River at the foot of the Ravenel Bridge. Use the linked history sources to go beyond the brief timeline, then choose a local shop or restaurant for the rest of the visit.

Areas in this guide

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Pick a starting point and build from there. Confirm opening hours, access and reservations with the venue; this guide does not imply availability or an affiliation with the places mentioned.

Cultural stops in Mount Pleasant

Museums, galleries, theaters and landmarks from our directory, ordered by how many Google reviews each has. Check opening days before setting out.

Hardware home and garden store

Charleston Design Center

Hardware home and garden store · 3130 N Highway 17

Charleston Design Center is a hardware, home, and garden store located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The store has a 15,000-square-foot showroom where customers can find various products for their home or…

Hardware home and garden store

Elizabeth Stuart

Hardware home and garden store · 215 Coleman Blvd

Elizabeth Stuart is a design firm and retail store based in Charleston, SC, with a flagship store located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The store offers a variety of products, including home decor, garden…

Art gallery

Heart of Gold Gallery

Art gallery · 414 Whilden St

Heart of Gold Gallery is located in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, in the Old Village area. The gallery showcases lifestyle and portrait photography from the 1950s to the present day. The gallery collaborates with…

Art gallery

The Kairos Gallery At St Andrews Church

Art gallery · 440 Whilden St

The Kairos Gallery is a dual exhibit space inside the main campus of St. Andrew's Church, located in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant, just across the river from Charleston, SC. The gallery features the art of both…

Historic places in Mount Pleasant

National Register of Historic Places listings in the city, from Wikidata. Many are private property; view them from the street unless a site says it is open.

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