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Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site in Summerville

Name: Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site in Summerville
Address: 300 State Park Rd, Summerville, South Carolina, 29485, US
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.7

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Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site is a tourist attraction in Summerville, SC.

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Cat Barber -Local Guide

5 years ago

For such a small park there is lots to enjoy here. From spending they day here for a picnic or going on the self guided tour you can appreciate this SC State Park for all it's worth. There is an entrance fee based on the...Read More

Catherine Kasler -Local Guide

7 months ago

A beautiful place to learn about history!Even in the pouring rain.Restrooms: Restroom was way cleaner and well maintained than I expected! A pleasant surprise.Picnic area: Large picnic area

Chris Blount -Local Guide

3 years ago

Its a beautiful place but there is not much there.Remains of a wallRemains of a bell towerSome tablesSome benches to sit atSome.senic views of the riverBut that all. If you looking for a nice place to just relax and have a outside picnic Its prefect...Read More

Kelli K -Local Guide

a week ago

We really enjoyed our time here. It's not a super big park, but there was a lot to learn about the history of the area. We followed the guide map and read along the way. It's a beautiful place especially when the weather is nice....Read More

Anders Wahlborg -Local Guide

5 years ago

Beautiful place with loads of local history! Great for a pinic, a stroll among the trees or maybe some outdoor playtime with/for your kids. Recommended for all ages!Would love a small bridge in the stream (river) for kids to fish from, but that would perhaps...Read More

Joshua Enos -Local Guide

4 years ago

My kids and I loved this place.It's small, but deceptively so-- we found ourselves transported into history as we examined the tabby fort, stood on the riverbank, and walked through the remnants of the sacked town.At some point we learned we were standing where...Read More

Rick Valenta -Local Guide

2 years ago

What a great site, with a self guided walking tour available that explains the history along the various stops. It was $7 to take the whole family here which is quite reasonable. The tabby fort was amazing, as was the bell tower and...Read More

Corey Weese -Local Guide

2 years ago

Very cool place to stroll through and take in all of its historical facts! This place has remainence dating back to the revolutionary War that are still partially standing! There is also a quick little hiking trail that I would rate to be moderate in...Read More

Lance -Local Guide

2 years ago

A fascinating little area that features a self-guided walking tour through the remains of this 18th century settlement. The location itself is quite scenic and peaceful, being located right along the river - I noticed many of the people there (it was by no means...Read More

Valarie Winkleman -Local Guide

3 years ago

Beautiful spot!!!! I have passed it so many times and finally drove in. It was pretty empty when I went and it was so peaceful. I was surprised that there weren’t any garbage cans anywhere, but impressed there was no sight of litter. Very clean...Read More

Sara O -Local Guide

a year ago

Neat little state park to visit that you can tell is very well kept. This isn't somewhere I could imagine spending hours upon hours at, but it's good for a quick visit. There's an easy trail to follow which has several signs up with short...Read More

David Korosec -Local Guide

4 years ago

Nice historical spot with some old ruins, very good interpretive signs and displays for old fort, old church and life in a colonial town to the 1770s. Several old graves, plenty of parking and open space to enjoy, walk down by the river and through...Read More

Kuttfam 01 -Local Guide

2 years ago

I used to visit this park as a child. It is a sentimental favorite place to go.Restrooms: The restroom is in desperate need of a serious update!Dog-friendliness: There were plenty of leashed pets. Great place to take pets and let them stroll with you.

Emily Collins -Local Guide

3 years ago

The self guided tour is straight to the point and easy to follow. It's important to learn about history, good and bad, and this park teaches you very well — with amazing scenery to boot! Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in either local history...Read More

James Kimmel

3 years ago

I am a huge fan of everything nature, and historical. So needless to say this was the perfect spot. It was very quiet, peaceful, but at the same time energetic. Everyone from toddlers to retired groups were out enjoying this beautiful North Charleston day. It...Read More

Laura Cordell -Local Guide

2 years ago

The places is awesoe, we hike, fish, explore, and even gt to know the park rangeers. Mary does a 👍 job, as well as the others in maintaining, an holding events in the park. So excited for this new season, great historical...Read More

Scott Penick -Local Guide

3 years ago

This park has so much history that so few people know. It was a bustling economic hub in the 18th Century, and some great remains stand as a reminder of that past.It is a small park but a great place to mix history, the beautiful...Read More

icey Atl -Local Guide

2 years ago

Frederick Schwitz

5 months ago

Not a bad spot . Interesting location of historical significance.Bathrooms could use a little maintenance and cleaning . There is a picnic area , but it's not looking too good and the tables are rotting away. Near the church bell tower are two okay tables...Read More

Dale Lipan

9 months ago

This park is fantastic. The historical placards and dioramas are top notch. Active archaeological dig sites as well as being able to traverse the old fort means there is something to see for everyone. Nestled against the Ashley river you can see how this was...Read More

Rachael B -Local Guide

a month ago

This was an incredible, yet quaint little place to explore. There are bathrooms and a picnic area to sit down at near the parking area & there are plenty of parking spaces. There are lots of placards posted with all the information for each area...Read More

Naptown Blue -Local Guide

6 days ago

Ready to go back and see more. You do need a drone permit with them to fly in certain areas.Dog-friendliness: Yes

Meow Meow -Local Guide

a year ago

I recently visited this historical park next to the Ashley river and was thoroughly impressed by the unique and fascinating blend of history and nature.The church bell tower ruins, tabby fort, and cemetery were quite interesting, offering a glimpse into the past and providing a...Read More

LadyPhantomBella13

a year ago

Good place to visit while exploring all the historical sites in Charleston as well.A nice, relaxing and small historical place to visit on your down time. Its a pay yourself state park. (Admission is $3 per adults) So when you get there make sure to...Read More

Tamar Arizpe -Local Guide

2 years ago

Beautiful and intriguing place to visit. Well maintained and very peaceful. Not busy at all. The rich history is fascinating to imagine as you stroll through the parks ruins, all of which are rather breathtaking—the church tower, the cemetery, the fort walls...Read More

Samantha Vang -Local Guide

a year ago

A nice, relaxing and small historical place to visit on your down time. Its a pay yourself state park. (Admission is $3 per adults) So when you get there make sure to bring a pen lol. My husband tried to write the #3 with a...Read More

Robert Doyle -Local Guide

4 years ago

This is a beautiful bit of the home town heritage. A wonderful place to take a walk and enjoy the outdoors. It is not very big so it's easy to take the adventure across the whole grounds. If you've never been you should swing through...Read More

Melinda Silva -Local Guide

2 years ago

Cute historical park, that's well maintained. I have a little tradition of taking out of town family/friends here to walk off our food after eating at Charleston Bakery and Delicatessen. There's a little honesty type box to pay cash only ($3 adults, $1 children). The...Read More

Thom Nolan -Local Guide

6 years ago

Next one place to go and see some of the most historic upper Ashley River areas. It's cheap and easy and you get to walk the grounds without anybody following you around. You can see the river just watch out for the snakes. The tower...Read More

Edmund Ruff -Local Guide

3 years ago

The most amazing part about this place is how the sound of traffic from the main road just disappears when you pull into the park. It is literally a step back in time -- or into some post-society future? There's a self-guided walking tour; pick...Read More

Deborah Soda

a year ago

A small historic park, worth visiting and taking a quiet walk. Ranger is very kind and allowed our group to picnic thereRestrooms: Nice restroom available

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Wheelchair accessible entrance

Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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Picnic tables

Public restroom

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Good for kids

Kid-friendly hikes

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Dogs allowed

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