Education

Empower Your Students to Experience the 18th Century!

The Powder Magazine is a small building with a BIG history! We offer a variety of educational programs for students and families, with some of the most fun and engaging field trips around! Guided tours of The Powder Magazine (built 1713) are offered during our normal hours of operation (Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 to 4:00pm and Sunday 11:00pm to 4:00pm). K-12 field trips and other specialized educational programs for kids and families are scheduled with our staff. (A minimum of ten paying program participants is required for most field trips) To book your experience, review the options below, choose some possible dates and contact our staff at info@powdermagazine.org or (843)722-9350. You can also start the process by filling in the short form below. In addition to the The Powder Magazine’s education programs, We also collaborate with the Old Exchange Building, the Heyward-Washington House and the Old Slave Mart Museum on multi-site field trips.

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Powder Magazine Tours & Programs

Multi-Site Programs and Field Trips

  • We welcome homeschool groups of 10 or more students to sign up for any of the field trip offerings listed. We are also able to customize a homeschool experience based on the interests and grade levels of the group. Please contact us at info@powdermag.org, call 843-722-9350, or complete the online form.

  • If your school would like an onsite visit from a costumed interpreter, please contact us at info@powdermag.org or call 843-722-9350. We can bring Charleston’s colonial history to you!