South Carolina Revolutionary Road Trip: Charleston & Berkeley County | PBS Episode

From Charleston to James Island to Moncks Corner, explore historic sites of the American Revolution on a South Carolina road trip with Darley Newman. Visit great restaurants, forts, churches and historic homes in Charleston and Berkeley County. From iconic museums to hidden cultural gems, this episode dives deep into the history, heritage, and diverse communities that shaped the Revolutionary era and which you can visit today. 📍 Stops along the way include in "Travels with Darley: South Carolina Revolutionary Road Trip Part I" include: The Charleston Museum – America’s first museum, featuring rare artifacts from the Siege of Charleston. Heyward Washington House – Exploring the lives of the enslaved during the Revolutionary War. Middleton Place – A stunning National Historic Landmark with insights from horticulturalist Sidney Frazier, the King of Camillas. Fort Johnson – A key Revolutionary site revealed by historian Doug Bostick. McLeod Plantation & Leon’s Oyster Shop – Where Darley discusses Gullah Geechee heritage and cuisine with Toby Smith and Corey Alston. St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church – A historic 1760s church with Shanda Phillips. Old Santee Canal Park – Learn about its strategic swamp terrain with park director Brad Sale. Wassamassaw Tribe of Varnertown Indians – Chief Lisa Collins shares Native American perspectives during the Revolution. Francis Marion’s Gravesite – Discover the legacy of the “Swamp Fox” with historian Keith Gourdin. Along the way, enjoy local food, rich culture, and personal stories that bring Revolutionary War history to life. #PBS #DarleyNewman #RevolutionaryRoadTrip #SouthCarolinaHistory #AmericanRevolution #GullahGeechee #TravelWithDarley