With the growth of Mount Pleasant in recent years, it has become increasingly important to prioritize and pay special attention to the preservation and promotion of African-American history and culture. Some of these historical and cultural sites have been compiled into a driving tour.

As South Carolina commemorates the 250th anniversary of America’s independence, this self-guided tour explores the people, places, and events that shaped Mount Pleasant’s role in the Revolutionary War. From battle sites and waterways to churches, homes, and historic landscapes, these markers and locations tell stories of courage, sacrifice, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of freedom. Through this tour, visitors are invited to discover how Mount Pleasant and the surrounding Lowcountry…