Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

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This house on Legare Street, built in about 1759, was renovated in 1911. Among the the changes made were the additions of the brownstone panels below the windows and the parapet. A little gussying up!

This house on Legare Street, built in about 1759, was renovated in 1911. Among the the changes made were the additions of the brownstone panels […]

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One of the great things about Charleston is that there is so much to see, photograph, sketch, or paint. Here a class is taking in the wonderful columns of St. Philip's Church.
The house on Tradd Street, circa 1740, is guarded by two crepe myrtle trees -- the longest blooming plants in Charleston.
This beautiful overflowing flowerbed is a great accessory to a beautiful house on George Street built about 1790. The owner specified in his will in 1787 that the house be built for the benefit of his wife or daughters -- one of his daughters received it in 1791.
Oysters are eaten in many ways in Charleston -- raw, roasted, and fried to name a few. The shells are now often recycled to help future generations of oysters. I've never seen them turned in a wreath before. You can find this one on Queen Street. Beautiful.

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Featured Food

The Best Breakfast in Charleston

Glimpses’ favorite spot for breakfast, especially during the week when it is mainly just locals, is the Marina Variety Store Restaurant. General ly known by the shorthand, “The Marina,” its menu spans the range from traditional eggs and bacon, pancakes and waffles, to the much more special “Low Country Hashbrowns” or the “Famous Fried Green […]

Best Seafood in Charleston?

There are so many ways seafood can be prepared and eaten in Charleston. From the wonderful Dave’s Carryout (a corner dive, which fries it up deliciously) to the fancier Amen Street  to many more in between (the tourist oriented Hyman’s, the communal tables at Hank’s Seafood, the newly converted food truck to restaurant Roadside Seafood, to the […]

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Featured Activities

Weekend Events

Looking for something fun or unusual to do in Charleston this weekend? You can find a full slate of events here. Enjoy!

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