Behind the Scenes at the Big Red Barn

A horse-drawn carriage in front of the red barn of Palmetto Carriage Works, ready for a historic bars tour.

Where Charleston’s Carriage Tours Begin and Bonds Are Built If you’ve ever taken a Palmetto Carriage Works tour, you’ve experienced Charleston with the guidance of our expert storytellers and the gentle pace of our horses. But before the clip-clop begins, there’s an entire world of care, preparation, and teamwork happening inside the Big Red Barn.…

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2024 Animal Spotlights

O’Malley! Born right on our farm in 2011, O’Malley is a young breed known as the American Spotted Draft. The cranky mare of the group, she certainly makes herself and her feelings known; and we love her for it! She loves back scratches more than most, and we couldn’t be happier to have her on…

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Historic Homes in Downtown Charleston, SC

a man riding a horse drawn carriage in front of a building

Charleston’s rich history is one of its most lovable qualities, and is one of the reasons why so many visitors decide to move here. Taking a walk down a quaint South of Broad street can easily turn into a self-guided history lesson if you stop and look around. Here are some of the historic sites…

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Animal Spotlights

Chester! He loves the camera, and we love his big personality. Born in 2012, this horse wears the biggest shoes we have; a size 8! Weighing 2,200 pounds, he is currently our heaviest horse and happily pulls carriages on his own all around town. We are so thankful to have him in our herd. Boeing!…

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Holiday Activities in Charleston

a close up of a horse drawn carriage in front of a building

With Thanksgiving behind us, now’s the time to start decking the halls and planning which of the many holiday activities your family would like to take part in. Whether it involves watching snowfall from the sky, taking a dreamy holiday themed carriage ride around Town Centre, or walking through one of Charleston’s most beautiful historic…

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Animal Welfare

Horse and mule-drawn carriages in Downtown Charleston are not an unusual sight. Passersby often question whether or not the animals are enjoying the work that they do, and if it is safe. At Palmetto Carriage Works, we take pride in the quality of care given to our animals and operate with their health and well-being…

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Tourism Day 2023

Much of Charleston, South Carolina’s charm can be attributed to its rich history. Each year, the city welcomes new and returning visitors with open arms, offering a variety of ways in which to see and learn about the many changes it has seen through the years. The Charleston Tour Association’s participating companies comprises certified tour…

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 Guide to Historic Downtown Charleston Neighborhoods

Downtown Charleston is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes and historic architecture that the southeast has to offer. Similar to other U.S. cities, Charleston can be broken into several different areas each offering its own unique and rich history. South of Broad Located at the southern tip of Charleston’s peninsula, the iconic South…

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