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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Charleston Traffic

In the historic district of Charleston, SC, some of the biggest traffic problems are created by non-motorized vehicles.

In the historic district of Charleston, some of the biggest traffic problems are created by non-motorized vehicles. But it is also a wonderful way to see the city. Here a carriage is going down Legare Street.

Live Like A Pirate

This stretch of colonial era buildings in Charleston, SC ends with the Pirate's Courtyard... a famous hangout for pirates like Blackbeard.

This stretch of colonial era buildings on Church Street ends with the Pirate’s Courtyard… a famous hangout for pirates, including the infamous Blackbeard.

Charleston in the Fall

Fall colors in Charleston, SC are still found in the flowering blooms of the trees and plants. Here the steeple of St. Michael's Church peeks up behind a Crepe Myrtle tree.

Fall colors in Charleston are still found in the flowering blooms of the trees and plants. Here the steeple of St. Michael’s Church peeks up behind a Crepe Myrtle tree.

82 Queen Street

A long time resident of the Charleston, SC restaurant scene, 82 Queen is named for its address. It's a beautiful restaurant full of interesting nooks, crannies and courtyards.

A long time resident of the Charleston dining scene, 82 Queen is named for its address. It’s a beautiful restaurant full of interesting nooks, crannies and courtyards.

Little Pink Houses

Charleston, SC has quite a few beautiful little pink houses.. this one is on Gibbes Street.

Charleston has quite a few beautiful little pink houses.. this one is on Gibbes Street.

Fall Colors

Fall colors in Charleston, SC are pretty spectacular... and the butterflies love it.

Fall colors in Charleston are pretty spectacular. The butterflies love it.

Charleston Sunrise

The sun rising above Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter and the High Battery.

The sun rising above Charleston Harbor, Fort Sumter (whose bombardment on April 12, 1861 began the American Civil War) and the High Battery.

In The Pink

The Pink House (yes, that's its name) in Charleston, SC is the oldest building in Charleston and one of the oldest in SC.

The Pink House (yes, that’s its name) is the oldest building in Charleston and one of the oldest in SC. It was built between 1694 and 1712 of pinkish Bermuda stone (hence the name).

Good Morning Charleston

The sun rising over Charleston Harbor and Castle Pinckney, as seen from Waterfront Park.

The sun rising over Charleston Harbor and Castle Pinckney, as seen from Waterfront Park.

Charleston Iron and House

This is one of the prettiest combinations of a beautiful wrought iron gate and a gorgeous Charleston house.

This is one of the prettiest combinations of a beautiful wrought iron gate and a gorgeous Charleston house. You can find them on Gibbes Street.

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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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