about mount pleasant
Immerse Yourself In the Lowcountry
Mount Pleasant has a cherished history and is overflowing with culture that you can immerse yourself in. You will find numerous opportunities to engage in it like nowhere else!
Sweetgrass Basket Weaving: An Enduring Tradition
The art of weaving sweetgrass baskets has been passed down from generation to generation, from mother to daughter, through the Gullah community, who descended from West African slaves. When West African slaves were brought to South Carolina, they brought with them the tradition of weaving baskets from grass. Originally designed as a tool for rice production, the sweetgrass basket has evolved into a decorative art. Today, sweetgrass basket weaving remains an integral part of the cultural fabric of Mount Pleasant. Each year, Mount Pleasant celebrates its rich Gullah Geechee heritage during the Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival, a lively, family-friendly event dedicated to the art of sweetgrass basket weaving.
A TOWN BUILT BY THE TIDE
Mount Pleasant’s story begins on the water. Generations of fishermen and shrimpers built their lives along the creeks and the harbor that define our town, shaping a community rooted in hard work, perseverance, and the bounty of the sea. Their legacy lives on today in the majestic shrimp boats that line Shem Creek, the heart of Mount Pleasant’s working waterfront. Every April, the town comes together to honor these men and women at the Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival, a cherished tradition that celebrates their work and the rich maritime heritage that continues to shape Mount Pleasant’s identity.
Mount Pleasant Historical App
Mount Pleasant Historical is a free website and app that puts the town’s history at your fingertips. Explore unique historic places and take self-guided walking tours. Find interesting people, places and events in Mount Pleasant’s history. Download the app today!
It’s all in the name: Mount Pleasant
The question is often asked of how Mount Pleasant got its name. The charming village of Mount Pleasant was laid out by James Hibben in 1803 and took its name from one of the area’s eighteenth-century plantations. The original Mount Pleasant plantation house, known today as the Hibben House, still stands in the Old Village – Mount Pleasant’s historic district. Today, the Old Village is the heart of Mount Pleasant, with antique homes, quaint boutiques, and delightful cafés.
