- Powder Magazine - As a complimentary feature of the Scavenger Hunt, guests are granted free admission to South Carolina’s most ancient public edifice to kick off their adventure! Participants will then explore a variety of significant sites and artifacts throughout the tour to successfully conclude the ‘escape.’ Spanning roughly one and a half miles, this journey traverses Charleston’s most historically rich quarter.
This swashbuckling adventure is inspired by the actual Pirate Siege of Charles Town in 1718. You’ll need to navigate your escape from the city by following the clues in the provided packet. Complete the adventure within the suggested time to avoid the grim destiny of becoming a pirate.
The selection of historical sites for the experience and the information in the packet have been thoroughly reviewed for historical accuracy by two local historians and the director of the Powder Magazine.
- Free admission to the Powder Magazine Museum
The Pirate Escape Treasure Hunt transports participants to the Golden Age of Piracy on the coast of Carolina. This unique and enriching experience has been crafted by two local historians and surmounts any similar activities presently available in Charleston.
Guests will commence their journey at the Powder Magazine, with free entry included as part of the experience. Equipped with a guide packet, guests will be thrown into a historical re-enactment of pirates’ escape during the Charles Towne Siege in 1718. Participants will explore venues and locales that have historical ties to the actual pirate siege of 1718, and gather items to ‘escape’. The route is sprinkled with detailed information and hidden insights which can potentially elude most of the participants.
Suitable for families, friends, lone travelers and corporate groups alike, our treasure hunt offers an affordable, self-paced exploration of Charleston’s colonial history. Come, be part of our Pirate Escape Adventure!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
