The Confederate Battle Flag at the Confederate Monument in Columbia has been a source of contention since its first placement atop the State House dome in 1962. Perhaps a little history on the flag itself is in order. Sad events in Charleston South Carolina have created the impetus to remove the flag once …
What could be more beautiful than springtime in Charleston? It’s nothing new, you know. People have been coming to Charleston for the high spring bloom for nigh 150 years, when Reverend Drayton opened the Gardens at Magnolia Plantation to the public. Charlestonians have been in love with ornamental gardening for many more years than that. It …
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On my Charleston Walking Tours I have been emphasizing Sherman’s March this month. After leaving Savannah Georgia in mid January, he systematically burnt his way through South Carolina, leaving a swath of destruction and misery 40 miles wide. He was virtually unopposed until he attempted to cross the swampy Salkehatchie River. After a few days …
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Here is a great music video designed to inspire you, gentle reader, to come visit Charleston! So many things to see and do! We’re about done with the sultry dog days of summer, and one of Charleston’s best kept secrets is that September is wonderful weather and the city is empty! Eventsin September include Charleston Restaurant Week …
This past Thursday night I attended the Preservation Society of Charleston’s Annual Carolopolis Awards Presentation at the old Riviera Theater on King Street. For those of you not familiar with the Preservation Society, it was founded in 1920 and pioneered the modern preservation movement in Charleston. I hate that I forgot my printed program at …
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We who know the history of the Arts in Charleston are aware of Charleston Renaissance Artists such as Alfred Hutty, Elizabeth O’Neill Verner and Alice Smith. Boone Hall, by Edwin Harleston But today is the Birthday of the greatest and perhaps only African American member of that movement. His name is Edwin Harleston …
Hard to believe it now, but the cool air of Fall will soon be here, and that means the return of the Preservation Society of Charleston’s Annual Fall Tours of local Homes and Gardens. I like the new format that they use for tours. For those of you who love seeing old homes and beautiful …
Preservation Society of Charleston Fall Tours are around the corner! Read More »
Hoppin’ John, Collard Greens and Carolina Gold Rice! Happy New Year Everyone! I made traditional Hoppin’ John yesterday using Carolina Gold rice. For those of you not in the know, Carolina Gold was deemed the gold standard in rice for generations and was the strain that created great wealth in Charleston and the Carolina Lowcountry. …
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As many of you know, I am President of the Charleston Tour Association. Now that the high season is winding down, the timing is off for my timely suggestions , but I will bring them back up in the springtime when it all gets crazy again! Tour Guides, locals, your comments are encouraged and welcome! …
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Colonoware vessel, Georgia ca 1750 Ceramics are often the primary find at archaeological digs. They are important in determining the economic status, food ways and eating habits of those that lived there. In colonial digs here in Charleston, , early porcelain shards from Germany and England are common, reflecting Charleston’s status as the major seaport on the …
