A local's eye view
The beautiful azaleas border the northeast corner of White Point Garden — right by where the famed pirate, Stede Bonnet, was hanged in 1718. Known as the “Gentleman Pirate” because he was a landowner and fairly wealthy before turning to piracy, Bonnet allegedly turned to piracy after some marital problems — despite not having much sailing experience. Perhaps another career path would have been a better choice.
Happy April Fool’s Day!!
(And Easter and Passover.)
A beautiful sunset as seen beyond the Ashley River from the Low Battery. According to Charleston lore, the Ashley River and the Cooper River flow together to form the mighty Atlantic Ocean. Any arguments?
An inviting Charleston entry on Rutledge Avenue. And blooming azaleas make anything look more welcoming.
A view down Broad Street towards St. Michael’s Church. The bells of St. Michael’s are greatly traveled. They were imported from England in 1764 and were stolen by the British in 1782, but later returned. The bells have since returned to England twice more to be recast. They are one set of four that be heard pealing throughout downtown Charleston.
The beautiful Branford-Horry House, at the corner of Meeting and Tradd Streets, was built in 1750. In 1830s the striking portico was added — making it one of the few buildings that extends over the sidewalk in Charleston.
The Ravenel Bridge, which crosses the Cooper River from Charleston to Mt. Pleasant, is a gorgeous bridge (and still referred by many as the Cooper River Bridge). A bit of trivia — Arthur Ravenel, for whom the bridge is named, is the father of Thomas Ravenel, who is best known as being the disgraced State Treasurer and star of the reality show Southern Charm.
This beautiful Greek Revival house on Broad Street, also know as the Cooper-O’Connor House, was built about 1855 and served as a prison for Union officers during the Civil War. Southern hospitality…
Some amazing wisteria helping frame the beauty of 52 Meeting Street. Ah, spring in Charleston.
Dressed up in purple for the spring, the Edmonston-Alston House (circa 1825) is one of the beautiful residences along East Battery. Now operated as a museum by the Middleton Place Foundation, it is open to the public. Enjoy a visit!