Founded in 1770, the college is the oldest municipal college in the U.  Advertisement 9 of 21 Courtesy of College of Charleston Mansions on Campus Victorian mansions like the Sottile House can also be found on the campus.S.  The dress code dates back to when the school started admitting female students in the early 1900s. They can be browsed from a horse-and-carriage ride, a popular mode of transportation in Charleston, to take you all the more back in time.S. The brass wire College of Charleston, which is located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, was this year’s winner, with readers noting the campus’ magnificent blend of nature, historic homes and facilities, and charming culture., from 1829, and a stroll around the outside of the building will lead you to cannonball markers from the Civil War.  .