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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Homeward Bound

A catamaran heading for home at then end of the day on the Ashley River. What a spectacular view!

A catamaran heading for home at then end of the day on the Ashley River. What a spectacular view!

Charleston Groundhog

Here is Charleston's version of the groundhog... who is clearly saying, "Winter? What winter?"

Here is Charleston’s version of the groundhog… who is clearly saying, “Winter? What winter?”

Post Hurricane

The trees in a beautiful Charleston garden on Montagu Street are still a little shaken from Hurricane Matthew.

The trees in a beautiful Charleston garden on Montagu Street are still a little shaken from Hurricane Matthew.

Old Exchange Building

One of the most historically significant buildings in Charleston, the Old Exchange Building is fascinating from top to bottom.

One of the most historically significant buildings in Charleston, the Old Exchange Building — seen here in the early morning lights, anchoring the end of Broad Street —  is fascinating from top to bottom.

Cannon Sunset

The sun setting through the Live Oak trees at White Point Garden. The cannons there are favorite items for kids of all ages to climb on.

The sun setting through the Live Oak trees at White Point Garden. The cannons there are favorite items for kids of all ages to climb on.

Oyster Roast

The oysters of the Lowcountry are one of the great treats to eat in the Charleston area. And one of the more fun ways to do it is at an oyster roast. This one was held at Lowndes Grove -- a spectacular site on the Ashley River.

The oysters of the Lowcountry are one of the great treats to eat in the Charleston area. And one of the more fun ways to do it is at an oyster roast. This one was held at Lowndes Grove — a spectacular site on the Ashley River.

Waking Up

Early morning along Broad Street in downtown Charleston. The sun is lighting up the steeple of St. Michael's Church.

Early morning along Broad Street in downtown Charleston. The sun is lighting up the steeple of St. Michael’s Church.

Peninsular Sunset

A beautiful sunset from the tip of the Charleston peninsula.

A beautiful sunset from the tip of the Charleston peninsula.

Charleston Pink House

The wonderful pink house along the High Battery in Charleston, recently reverted to being a private home after years of being a B&B.

The wonderful pink house along the High Battery in Charleston, recently reverted to being a private home after years of being a B&B.

Battery Sunset

A dramatic sunset as seen from the Low Battery in Charleston.

A dramatic sunset as seen from the Low Battery.

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Ask a Local

What’s the deal with the City Market? Were slaves sold there or not?

asks John H., from Seattle, Washington… The City Market is what was called the “Slaves’ Market,” not the “Slaves Market.”  That apostrophe makes all the difference in the world. While a shocking number of humans were sold into slavery in Charleston (a very dark period in the City’s history), they were not sold at what […]

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