Kids 5–12 · Charleston · January 8 – 14

You need a roof over your head as quickly as possible. Where do you begin? Find out how the colonists built Charles Towne’s first houses as you interact with a park educator inside the Common House. Learn about earthfast construction, mortise-and-tenon joints, and other curious aspects of Charles Towne’s...

Step into the past and shop like a colonial family during the American Revolution. Choose dishes for your table and discover which items Patriots used – and which they gave up – during the boycott of English goods. This hands-on activity invites kids and families to explore how big ideas and tough choices shaped...

Let’s not forget the littles. Before the Off Road Duathlon we invite children of all ages and abilities to dash across the finish, too. This is an untimed run/walk for littles. — Location: Laurel Hill County Park

Enhance your archery skills with basic instruction and practice on the range. Equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This activity will take place in an indoor facility. A registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. — Location: Lincoln Rec Ctr

A decade after its founding in 1670, Charles Towne, the capital of England’s Carolina colony, was moved across the Ashley River to Oyster Point on the modern-day Charleston peninsula. Join the park’s historian to explore the reasons behind the seat of government’s relocation and dispel some myths in the process.