6 Historic Day Trips Surrounding McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion
Our future wouldn’t be possible without the lessons from our past! Through the good, the bad and the extraordinary, history has always acted as a source of knowledge and entertainment. With that said, we’re lucky to live in the beautiful Palmetto State, where opportunities to experience these stories are plentiful.
South Carolina is rich with historical monuments, tours, sites and more. Those in this blog are only a tiny sample of the wide selection you’ll find close to home in our lakefront community of McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion.
Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter – Charleston, SC
~1 hr. from McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion
While peace is now known in the Holy City, two forts continue to stand guard over the Charleston Harbor. The first, a palmetto log stronghold called Fort Moultrie, played an instrumental role in the birth of our nation when stationed Patriots defeated the Royal Navy there in 1776. As a matter of fact, the Palmetto Tree that adorns our South Carolina state flag is a tribute to that battle, as the cannon balls of the British bounced off the Palmetto logs which was a major factor in the success of the battle for the Patriots. Then, in 1861, Confederate shots fired from Fort Sumter would ignite the Civil War. The U.S. National Parks Service now protects and maintains these two forts.
Visit www.nps.gov/fosu/index to learn more and plan your visit.
Robert Mills Historic District Museum House Tours – Columbia, SC
~1 hr. from McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion
Every house holds history, but these five go above and beyond. Located in the Robert Mills Historic District of our state’s capital city, Columbia’s historic house museum and gardens provide visitors with a look into the past through guided tours that cover the location’s history from the 19th to early 20th century. Featured properties include the Robert Mills House & Gardens, the Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens, the Mann-Simons Site, The Museum of Reconstruction Era at the Woodrow Wilson Family Home, and the Modjeska Monteith Simkins House.
Visit www.historiccolumbia.org/tours/house-tours to learn more about these tours, including pricing, dates and times of operation.
The Funny Bus Comedy City Tour – Charlotte, NC
~2.5 hrs. from McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion
If you’re looking for a humorous take on history, this Queen’s City tour will tickle your funny bone! The Funny Bus Comedy City Tour uses satire and laughter to enlighten Charlotte, NC visitors about the city’s area, architecture and storied past. The Funny Bus offers two fun-filled 90-minute tours – one R-rated and one PG-13-rated – that are also B.Y.O.B.
Visit funnybus.net/charlotte to learn more about this hysterical historical bus tour.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens – Charleston, SC
~1 hr. from McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion
Selected by Travel + Leisure Magazine as one of “America’s Most Beautiful Gardens,” Magnolia Plantation is the oldest public tourist site in Charleston’s Lowcountry. Visitors to this beautiful location will find a wide variety of experiences, from exploring the Drayton family’s estate to the educational and powerful Slavery to Freedom tour, as well as an on-site petting zoo and, of course, a walk through the Magnolia gardens.
Visit www.magnoliaplantation.com to learn more about this all there is to do.
Middleton Place – Charleston, SC
~1 hr. from McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion
Just beyond Charleston’s cobblestone streets lies Middleton Place, a microcosm of U.S. History and once the home of Arthur Middleton, a Declaration of Independence signer. Today, it offers guests glimpses into the past with live demonstrations by resident artisans and blacksmiths, onsite stays at The Inn at Middleton Place, and tours of its expansive and manicured property. This beautiful residence features America’s oldest landscaped garden and has been a filming location for movies like “The Patriot.”
Visit www.middletonplace.org to learn more about this National Historic Landmark.
Santee Local History – Santee, SC
In your own backyard!
While our surrounding history is rich, residents of McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion won’t need to travel far. Santee-Cooper Country is filled with amazing stories of its own. From our local Native American History to the construction of the Santee Canal and our very own Lake Marion, there’s much to explore in the heart of Lowcountry scenic nature.
Read our blog, “Explore the History of Santee, SC,” to dive deeper into our local history, or experience it for yourself with our Santee, SC Discovery Package.
Discover Life In McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion
Located on the south shore of South Carolina’s largest freshwater lake, McCord’s Ferry at Lake Marion’s lakefront community offers comfort in nature with convenient access to South Carolina’s very best. Our gated neighborhood provides residents with safety and is conveniently located near all your essential needs. Contact us today to secure your newly constructed home, and visit our website to explore our amenities and what the Santee area has to offer!
