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The picturesque city of Charleston lies on the coastline of South Carolina, the Charleston Harbour. The city was founded in 1670 and became famous by the name Charles Town, and the name honored the great king, King Charles II. Worldwide visitors come to Charleston City to view the inviting places such as shopping venues, South Carolina …
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Welcome to Charleston, a city renowned for its rich history, Southern charm, and captivating architectural heritage. In this blog post, we will take you on a journey through Charleston’s architectural gems, showcasing the best of the city’s diverse styles and landmarks. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, an architecture lover, or simply curious about the city’s …
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The story that I tell today is one of Charleston’s oldest and most colorful legends, a story I heard at age 6 when my father told me the story of Charleston’s favorite serial killers, John and Lavinia Fisher. But to properly tell the tale, I need to reference Charleston’s most haunted structure. It sits on …
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This being the season for the “Wearing of the Green” I thought I might take this time to wish my readers a Happy St Patrick’s Day and relate to you the story behind why I didn’t join the Hibernian Society. Hibernian Society Hall ,1840 Of course, the Irish are famous for blarney, so, in the …
Christmas in Charleston is a special time of year! In a city where old traditions persist, it is a city of Holiday gatherings, festoons and greenery, old china and Grandma’s pound cake. Even so, celebrations have evolved through the years. Christmas trees were a novelty in the 1850s, and Christmas Pie (today we know it …
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At two o’clock today it will be the 155th anniversary of Major Robert Anderson’s surrender of Fort Sumter to hostile forces. His men were starving and down to their last rounds of artillery. The Officers Quarters were burning and there was concern that the Powder Magazine would blow and take out everyone and everything on …
Perhaps the greatest trauma Charleston has endured is the 1886 earthquake. Estimated to be a 7.6 Richter Scale event, 92 people died as a direct result, although it is asserted that many more died afterward from PTSD. Its easy to see why. When you read the below attachment, you learn that tremors both great and …
Shake It Up! The Great Earthquake was 130 years ago today! Read More »
Charleston’s Old Walled City Tours: Charleston Ghost Stories: The Vigilant Guardian Ch…: This is my own true story. The Vigilant Guardian Church -or- “Haint Misbehavin” This is my own true story, a st… Charleston Old Walled City Tours offers themed tours of Historic Charleston including the Old Walled City Tour, the Home and Garden Tour, …
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This is my own true story. The Vigilant Guardian Church -or- “Haint Misbehavin” This is my own true story, a story that took place on a beautiful spring day two years ago. I helped a friend make it to day surgery at Mt Pleasant Hospital. For this West Ashley guy I felt half way to …
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Charleston Walking Tours have been my passion and my forte for many years. I am a member of that hardy breed that goes out all year long, so I know a few things about summer weather. Summertime weather in Charleston gets hot. It also gets humid. The combination can lead to dizziness and heat exhaustion. …
