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North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center
Built in the heart of a booming shopping Mecca close to the Charleston International Airport, the North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center houses the largest collection of fully restored American LaFrance fire appartus in the county.Put North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center and other North Charleston attractions into our North Charleston online route planner, and watch your holiday take shape.
Doors to this fire truck wonderland opened in April, 2007. Enthusiasts and casual observers alike can learn about the history of fire fighting and marvel at the evolution of a most useful invention. This is a place where families can come to learn. Residents and visitors will congregate and enjoy themselves, but also learn something that might one day save a life.
The collection of nineteen antique fire trucks includes a hand operated fire pump and two horse-drawn steam engines. Other exhibits range from a cinema with a talking robot and a film depicting the history of fire fighting to the home hazards interactive exhibit and the Great Escape exhibit. The Great Escape not only provides fun for young visitors, but lets them experience the thrill of flying down a fire pole and learn smart ways to exit a burning building. Don't forget to test your skills in our 1st person driving simiulator and make sure you create your own personalized fire patch to wear home.
North Charleston and American LaFrance Fire Museum and Educational Center is located at 4975 Centre Pointe Drive, North Charleston, SC 29418. For more information, visit www.legacyofheroes.org.
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This museum exceeding our expectations! My boyfriend is a firefighter and loved all the history and beautiful engines. He was able to find his station’s patch on the wall of patches! All the exhibits.... more
This museum exceeding our expectations! My boyfriend is a firefighter and loved all the history and beautiful engines. He was able to find his station’s patch on the wall of patches! All the exhibits.... more »
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We were staying across the street from the Tanger outlet mall and happened to spot this museum tucked away in the corner of the complex. As our plans had been rained out for the afternoon, we decided.... more
We were staying across the street from the Tanger outlet mall and happened to spot this museum tucked away in the corner of the complex. As our plans had been rained out for the afternoon, we decided.... more »
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My dad is a retired firefighter and although he wasn't in attendance on this trip, I felt as if he was by my side. Visiting from out of state and was so happy to see this collection of wonderful relics from long ago. The history and pride was colorfully on display and the sheer volume of interactive tools was a fun part of the museum. Bring your kids and family and enjoy speaking with the helpful staff. There is a store with items for the kids and souvenirs for the adults. A great value at 6 bucks for adults and kids under 13 are free.
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My daughter and I really enjoyed this museum! It's a small museum but there are plenty of historic fire trucks, gear, and information. There is even a slide and fire pole for the kids to play on. We had fun with all the interactive stations and spent a ton of time in the firetruck driving simulation. I've been here before, about 3 years ago, and nothing much has changed but $6 for adults and children 12 and under are free, you can't beat it. Kids get a plastic fire helmet when you leave too!
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