Powder Magazine, Military history museum in Charleston, United States.
The Powder Magazine is a museum in Charleston dedicated to military history and housed in a sturdy brick building. The structure has thick walls, gables, and a red tile roof in a square form on Cumberland Street.
The building was completed in 1713 during Queen Anne's War and served as a gunpowder magazine during the American Revolution. After the war, it was converted into a wine cellar and later used as a carriage house.
The building shows how Charleston preserves and shares its military past with visitors. The collection tells stories of the conflicts and preparations that shaped this city.
The museum is easy to find in Charleston's historic downtown, right on Cumberland Street. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the interior has tight spaces and low ceilings in some areas.
The walls are about 32 inches thick and taper toward the top to control and disperse explosive forces. This special construction was necessary to protect the ammunition stored inside.
Location: Charleston
Operator: National Society of the Colonial Dames of America
GPS coordinates: 32.77939,-79.93007
Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06
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