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The Powder Magazine
79 Cumberland ST
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 722-9350
City: Charleston
Region: Coastal & Islands
The Powder Magazine
Completed in 1713, the Powder Magazine was built for gunpowder storage. It is the oldest public building in the Carolinas and one of the few remaining military structures associated with the Siege of Charles Town by the British in 1780. The Powder Magazine is a visible reminder of the proprietary era, the founding of the government of the Carolinas, and the fortifications which protected Charles Town. The restored magazine is a National Historic Landmark with exhibits about colonial military history.
