Exploring The Birthplace Of South Carolina
The 3rd grade students took an exciting field trip to Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site last Tuesday. Charles Towne Landing, established in 1670 by a group of English settlers, is located off the Ashley River. This location would become the birthplace of the Carolina colony. The 3rd grade students were introduced to the earliest colonial history of Charleston!
Our field trip started with an interactive lesson on the trading of goods for survival between the Native Americans and other English colonies, specifically Barbados. We learned that it was very difficult to acquire knives from the Colonists. Next, we walked the grounds with our Park Ranger, and she introduced us to the Cassique Statue, the Palisade Wall, the Common House, and the Adventure. The Adventure, docked in Old Towne Creek, is Charleston's only 17th-century replica sailing ship.
The students finished the day with a picnic lunch and then explored the Animal Forest natural habitat zoo. We saw otters, bison, a bear, a puma, and many more animals! It was a fun filled day for the 3rd grade. Thank you to Mrs. Light, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Olson, and Mrs. Brazzel for a wonderful adventure outside the classroom.