South Carolina National Heritage Corridor (U.S. National Park Service)

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South Carolina National Heritage Corridor

Discover rice and indigo, pirates and patriots, slaves and freemen, cotton fields and mill villages, swamps and waterfalls, and spirituals and bluegrass by traveling through the the South Carolina National Heritage Corridor. From Table Rock Mountain to the wharves of McClellanville, the Heritage Corridor is a setting of southern history and life style that is alive and accessible. more...

Charles Town Landing

Begin your journey, just as the settlers, at Charles Towne Landing, and learn how the Native Americans, English, Africans and Barbadians came together to form the first successful English colony in 1670. Follow this history and the Corridor to experience the unique sites and stories that affected South Carolina as a state and America as a nation.

		South Carolina Heritage Corridor Discovery Route The Corridor Discovery System will lead you on a self-guided journey through the rural communities and historic backroads of South Carolina. You may choose to explore a variety of sites in one geographic location or follow one theme through the entire Corridor. Either way… The Journey is the Destination.

		So Much to Learn The SCNHC has a number of themes you can follow to experience the cultures of South Carolina. Learn of African American Heritage, Fine and Traditional Arts, Agricultural Adventures, Garden Destinations and a Military Conflicts Trail coming soon!

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South Carolina National Heritage Corridor
405 Main Street
Edgefield, SC 29824

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Visitor Information
(803) 637-0877

Fax

(803) 637-6237

Climate

South Carolina has a mild climate and is warm throughout the year. July is the hottest month with the average range of high temperature of 90-95 degrees Fahrenheit. The coastal and mountain towns average slightly lower temperatures. Average January temperatures throughout the state range from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.