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See for yourself
Celebrate Charleston’s 350th anniversary throughout 2020
at popular annual events and special festivities that mark
the occasion. Enjoy the storied history of this classic Southern city, named the #1 City in the U.S. for seven consecutive
years by readers of Travel + Leisure.
February 14–16, Southeastern
Wildlife Exposition Join the
three-day celebration of wildlife
and nature.
April 18, Founder’s Day
Kick-off Official kick-off event
for Charleston’s 350th anniversary
at Charles Towne Landing.
ADAM CHANDLER
April 17-18, Charleston Symphony
A special performance honors the
city’s Native American, African
American and Gullah heritage.
May, Transatlantic Race Finale
Witness Charleston’s rich maritime
heritage at Charleston City Marina.
3-DAY GETAWAYS
Find tried-and-true itineraries for Charleston and
other cities at DiscoverSouthCarolina.com/trip-ideas
JULIA LYNN PHOTOGRAPHY
May 14-17, Charleston Harbor
Festival A fleet of historic ships
will be on display at Patriots Point.
March 4–8, Charleston Wine + Food
Celebrate the culinary traditions
that make Charleston a perennial
winner of Southern Living’s
The South’s Best Food City.
March 26–28, House and Garden
Tour See the pride that residents
take in their Charleston homes.
April 4, Cooper River Bridge Run
This 10K starts in Mt. Pleasant
and ends with a huge party in
downtown Charleston.
TOP: Middleton Place
LEFT: Downtown Charleston
RIGHT: French Huguenot Church
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April 4–12, Volvo Car Open The
Women’s Tennis Association brings
the world’s top athletes to Daniel
Island.
May 22–June 7, Spoleto Festival
More than 100 shows take place at
the premier performing arts festival
in the U.S.
July 3, Summer Concert Joseph
P. Riley Jr. Park hosts this family
friendly music festival.
November 8, Community Unity
Celebration Head to Broad Street
and Waterfront Park for a full slate
of festivities.
DiscoverSouthCarolina.com
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