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150 Meeting StreetCharleston, SC 29401Reviews from around the web
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- George Fine2 months ago
The Circular Congregational Church in Charleston, South Carolina, is one of the most historically and architecturally significant houses of worship in the American South. Founded around 1681, it was established by a diverse group of "Dissenters," including English Congregationalists, Scots Presbyterians, and French Huguenots. The churchyard is widely considered the oldest burial ground in Charleston, with some monuments dating back to 1695. It is famous for its collection of 18th-century slate headstones, many of which feature intricate carvings of "death's heads," cherubs, and other colonial-era iconography.
- Jessica Avalos2 months ago
Historic church with an interesting cemetery. The gravestones are old and interesting to learn from. It's worth a quick walk around the cemetery.
- StevePotts6 months ago
Designed by Robert Mills (buried within), this Historic church dates back to 1681. The graveyard was established in 1695.
- Sam Smith8 months ago
I love old cemeteries and have been to over 200 hundred in New England, but I wanted to see how the designs and images on gravestones in Charleston compared with New England gravestones carved before 1800. I was surprised to see some of the typical skull with wings or soul effigy with wings that are so common in New England, but what surprised me were the number of gravestones with very finely carved images or likenesses of the deceased. If you like old gravestones, then this is a "must see" burial ground.
- Kenny Smith6 months ago
Fascinating church and cemetery in the heart of Charleston. It takes only seconds to walk thru and its so worth the look back in time. The actual church is only open to tour certain days.
- Rong Zhang4 months ago
Very friendly and welcoming environment with simple decorations of natural designs. No bible stories windows, no authority pressures.
- B C7 months ago
Circular Congregational Church dates back to 1681, making it one of the oldest congregations in the South. The historic cemetery is especially moving, full of weathered gravestones from the colonial and Revolutionary eras, marking the lives of early Charlestonians, merchants, ministers, and civic leaders. The circular church building itself (late 1800s) is striking and unique.
- Savanah Stachler3 months ago
Visited the circle church on a vacation to Charleston and I just want to say thank you. It can be hard to travel as a queer person, especially in the south because of all the people spewing hate in the name of a loving God. It's nice to see that there are still chuches with the right priorities. Thank you for boldly loving all God's children, even in a place where hate is so common.
- Ashleigh Mavros3 months ago
Just happened upon this - crazy old graveyard with interesting tombstones. Some cool birds here too.
- Ayden Gindera year ago
I visited the cemetery here. Absolutely loved it, so much history. The amount of graves is impressive. Loved the welcoming signs so everyone would know they are safe at this church!