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Here at Palmetto Carriage Works we get all kinds of questions every single day. A lot of them are about the unforgettable experience touring historic Charleston, but we’re finding that folks are just as interested in our animals and their care. Take a look at some of our frequently asked questions answered by none other…

Meet Milhouse! Age: 15 Sex: Gelding Weight: 1500 pounds Color: White Breed: Percheron About Me: I enjoy formal events such as wedding and parades. And what’s more romantic than a carriage ride? As for the 1500 pounds, I think Tommy needs to recalibrate the scale—I seriously have been avoiding desserts. What else can I tell…

Meet Bohicket! Age: (not polite to ask a lady) Sex: Mare Weight: (that’s even LESS polite!) Color: Black Breed: Mule About Me: Oh, so now I have an attitude problem?! I’m starved for attention? Hello! I’m already a mule. “Stubborn as a …” I think I’m misunderstood. Truth is, I’m an extrovert. I like humans…

Meet Sally! Age: 13 Sex: Mare Weight: 1,000 pounds Color: Brown and white Breed: Paint About Me: OMG you guys DeeDee is so HILARIOUS. We work together and room together and she cracks me up all day long. Everyone should have a BFF or workmate like DeeDee. I laughed so hard the other day I…

Our 2nd annual “Stuff A Carriage” event was a HUGE success thanks to you! This year, we collected 277 toys to give to local children in need over the holiday season and gave 172 free carriage rides to donors. We are so thankful to continue this outreach project for a second year and it’s a…

On Sunday, November 27th, we will be hosting our annual “Stuff a Carriage” campaign to collect toys for children in need! Anyone who drops off a new, unwrapped toy will receive a free carriage ride that day. Tours leave from 8 Guignard Street in Downtown Charleston and will run from 9am to 4pm. Parking is…

Here at Palmetto Carriage Works, we take pride in the care for our animals because, well, we care for them like they are our family. Therefore, when the City of Charleston’s independent veterinarian conducted his annual inspection of Palmetto Carriage Works in the beginning of September, we were happy to show him the level of…

On Monday, we officially retired Sissy the mule to live out her years on a beautiful farm in Lexington, SC. 20 years old now, she gave tours with Palmetto Carriage Works since joining the family in 2007 after her career as an Amish work mule in Pennsylvania. Sissy is a sweet girl and is one…

We were lucky. Mathew came and went without too much impact on the downtown area. The Red Barn specifically sustained no wind damage, and was fortunate to avoid any of the flood waters. Some residents on the lower sections of the peninsula were not so lucky, but the city of Charleston (for the most part)…

Palmetto Carriage Works is the oldest carriage company in Charleston, having been in operation since 1976. The following are 20 facts that you probably didn’t know about us. Check them out! The Palmetto Carriage herd is made up of 35 mules, 20 horses, 2 goats, and 6 chickens. The average age of our horses and…