NORTH CHARLESTON FIRE MUSEUM

NORTH CHARLESTON, SC

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Park Circle Credit: North Charleston

The North Charleston Fire Museum in North Charleston, SC is a popular tourist destination and a must-visit for those interested in the history of firefighting. The museum is housed in a beautifully restored 1907 fire station and features a collection of antique fire trucks, firefighting equipment, and artifacts that date back to the 1800s. Visitors can also view photographs, documents, and exhibits that showcase the evolution of firefighting technology and techniques over the years.

One of the highlights of the museum is the 1885 Silsby Steam Engine, a horse-drawn fire engine that was used in Charleston until the early 1900s. The museum also features a 1927 American LaFrance Pumper, a 1953 Mack Pumper, a 1962 Mack Aerial Ladder Truck, and a 1983 Pierce Pumper, among other vintage fire trucks.

In addition to its collection of firefighting equipment and artifacts, the North Charleston Fire Museum also hosts educational programs for children and adults, and offers guided tours of its exhibits. The museum is open to the public from Wednesday to Saturday, and admission is free. Overall, the North Charleston Fire Museum is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history of firefighting and the brave men and women who risk their lives to protect our communities.

NORTH CHARLESTON FIRE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NORTH CHARLESTON SC. US MID #8404500030

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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NORTH CHARLESTON FIRE MUSEUM
4975 CENTRE POINTE DR
NORTH CHARLESTON
SC
29418

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MID # 8404500030
Name NORTH CHARLESTON FIRE MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 32.87052, -80.020266
CODES FIPS State Code: 45
FIPS County Code: 019
US Census Tract: 003111
US Census Block: 1066