Sunday, August 12, 2018

Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site in Summerville

From 1690s to the starting of the Revolutionary War, Dorchester was a well-known trading town. It flourished along the River Ashley, inland from the colonial Charleston. The remains of the trading town are still preserved by the Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site. A visit to this park will give you a sneak peek in to the early history of the trading town Dorchester and the colonial South Carolina. Even though the town of Dorchester was abandoned at the start of the Revolutionary war, the town has not completely disappeared from the map. You can still see a few original structures when you visit the site. When you visit the site, you can stand below the remains of the bell tower, which is in the vicinity of St. George Anglican Church. During a low tide, you can also get a glimpse of the wharf made of wood. You must also check out the fort called tabby which is made of oyster shell concrete.

When you visit the Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site, you can watch the archaeologists unearth the history of people living in Dorchester. With the help of historical records, the site is able to paint a clearer picture of the life of people in American South, especially South Carolina.

You can visit this historic site anytime between 9 am and 6 pm during Daylight Saving Time. For remainder of the year, the park is open between 9 am and 5 pm. Youngsters and kids below the age don’t have to pay a fee to enter
the site. Also, senior citizens have to pay concessional fee to enter the site. Pets are allowed to enter most outdoor areas provided, they should be on a leash which is not more than 6 feet long. At times, you can sight animals such as white-tailed deer, American alligators, bald eagles, racoons, fox, and several species of hawks in the park.

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