The City of North Charleston
North Charleston is a diverse and progressive city. While officially founded in 1972, our history goes back much further and is steeped in military tradition that was established in 1901 with the opening of the Charleston Naval Base. The Base closed in 1996, which served as a pivotal point for North Charleston’s future. That’s when our character began to blossom.
Over the next decade our shipbuilders, mechanics, welders, and riggers developed into a community of jet and automobile manufacturers, wind turbine testers, and creators of cutting edge technologies. That isn’t to say that we have lost our grit. We’ve managed to become more refined while honoring our industrial past. We know from where we came.
Calendar of Events
Turing into a major tourism destination, Riverfront Park has hosted Pitbull, Highwater Music Festival and Darius Rucker’s hometown festival, Riverfront Revival, along with many other world class events. Check out the upcoming events at Riverfront Park.
A Laid-Back Lowcountry Experience
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Museums and Historical Sites
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Discover North Charleston, Where Gritty Charm Meets Vibrant Culture
At 53 years young, this new-school neck of the woods city has something foreveryone. From hip hangs like Holy City Brewing to practically famous localeats like Tattooed Moose (home of the best dang duck club in the world),beloved happenings like the Charleston Beer Fest or the epic Highwater Festival, and plenty of activities where you can fi nd yourself or get a little lost, North Charleston is a come-as-you-are good time any time of year.
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North Charleston’s Historic Landmarks
Seasonal Events & What to Do Year-Round in North Charleston
