For Educators

Our goal is to offer school groups an opportunity to tour and learn about the site of the first permanent European settlement in the Carolinas. We offer Discover Carolina Programs, and Teacher-Led Self-Guided Visits..

Discover Carolina Programs

3rd Grade - Survival Through Success

8th Grade - Founding a Colony

• Discover Carolina programs offered for 3rd grade and 8th grade to meet SC Social Studies Curriculum Standards.
• Programs are designed for 30 students with a maximum of 65 students per day. Schools with large numbers of students may book multiple visits.
• The length of a Discover Carolina visit is 4 hours. Discover Carolina Programs are held from 9:00am to 2:00 pm.
• In order to effectively conduct the hands-on activities, 5 chaperones are needed for every 25 students. 5 adults per 25 are included in the rate.
• The program takes place on the site’s history trail and focuses on the site’s historical significance and South Carolina public school Social Studies curriculum standards. If time is available, self-guided short tours of the animal forest may be possible but not guaranteed.
• Picnic tables are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
• We are an outdoor walking site. The historical trail is approximately one and a half miles. Be prepared for weather and bugs.
• To schedule a visit or to inquire about prices and availability, please call 843-852-4200 (3:00-4:30 pm Tuesday-Friday) and speak with a park educator.
• Click here to learn more about the programs and register.

Teacher-Led Self-Guided Visits

ANIMAL FOREST or HISTORY TRAIL

• Available for all grades. Animal Forest is highly recommended for Pre-K through 2nd grade. Two morning entry times are available—9:00 and 10:30. An afternoon entry of 2:00 is recommended for “long-distance” school tour bus visits. Each entry time is limited to 100 students. Parking is only available for 5 buses
• Group visits are self-guided. Lead teachers should report to the park office for orientation.
• A minimum of 1 chaperone per 10 students is required.
• Picnic tables are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
• CTL is an outdoor walking site. The Animal Forest trail is approximately one mile. The history trail is approximately 1.5 miles. Be prepared for weather and bugs.
• To schedule a visit or to inquire about prices and availability, please call 843-852-4200 (3:00-4:30 pm Tuesday-Friday) and speak with a park educator.