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Stephen G.

$8 entrance and a nice history lesson. I recommend it, especially if you're into pirates.

Ryan C.

Historical firearm enthusiasts will be more than happy to take a visit here. You get to learn about how gun powder made muskets into an unpredictable instrument of death that can kill not only the target its user aims at, but the user itself.

Timothy A.

I stopped in here for a little history lesson with my parents and kids during Christmas break. I drive and walk by all the time, but have only been in here once, many years ago. We were greeted immediately and began talking about where my parents came from. Turns out the guy behind the counter is from the next town over up in northern Vermont, and so they had a lot to bond about. Our volunteer gave us a brief history lesson as we walked in and then allowed us to walk around and view the artifacts and displays at our own pace. This is a really cool building because it is the only surviving powder magazine in Charleston. The other one blew up years ago.

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Pete J.

We visited Charleston, SC (on vacation) during the second week of February. As a history teacher, one of the highlights of my trip was our visit to the Powder Magazine! This little building stores so much history that it's an absolute must-see for ANYONE who's even remotely interested in how our nation won independence from the British!

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Evan G.

The Powder Magazine on Cumberland Street in Charleston is a great piece of history to be a part of experience. It is cool that there is a building that is from Charleston in 1713 that is still standing and that you can feel and walk through. You can feel all of the history and all of the years in the air that is part of the building. The vibe and atmosphere is made complete with really cool flute and pipe music that is continuously playing and gets you all excited like you stepped in a time machine. I really like all the displays and all of the historical perspective and education that is on display. I feel like I am able to learn something new every time I come here and there is just enough here that it does not take all day to see everything.

Jen C.

Excellent little place! Perfect for kids! They have costumes to try on, a scavenger hunt, and an interactive video game. Don't plan on spending too much time here for its a small place but well worth the little visit. The staff was great offering to take pictures for us and answered questions we had.

Justin W.

The building isn't big but is worth seeing. Charleston was always under threat of attack for centuries and this shows some weapons and supplies used. A game is on site to destroy the pirate. The building is hundreds of years old and housed weapons and supplies for years.

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Kristine S.

Great little historical spot. Museum has some interesting artifacts and interactive displays. Worth five bucks a pop just to get your picture taken in the stocks.

Kid scavenger hunt in process. Do it and u get a prize

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Really great tour with very knowledgeable and lovely tour guide. My son enjoyed it immensely. Thank you!

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Built in 1713, the building was used as storage for gunpowder during colonial days and the American Revolution.

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