Charleston, South Carolina, is honestly one of the most beautiful cities in America – hence why I write about it a ton. And today, we look at the best museums in Charleston, South Carolina. Let’s learn more about Charleston and its history.The city of Charleston, South Carolina, is steeped in history. It was founded in 1670 as Charles Town in honor of King Charles II of England. The original settlers were Englishmen who had been granted a large tract of land by the king.