Charleston, S Carolina, is America's most beautifully preserved architectural and historic treasure, with a rich, 300 year heritage. Since its founding in 1670, Charleston has played an important and often pivotal role in the course of American history. The city's past is a testament to the spirit and tenacity of its citizens. Through occupation, economic hardship, fires, earthquakes and hurricanes, Charleston has exhibited a remarkable resilience.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, on the outskirts of Charleston, S Carolina, were founded in 1676 by the Drayton family and has survived the centuries and witnessed history unfold before it from the American Revolution through to the Civil War and beyond. It is the oldest public tourist site in the Low Country and the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1872 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in its famous gardens.
