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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Not Rainbow Row

Every where you look in the historic district of Charleston, SC, there is beauty. These houses are on South Battery.

Every where you look in the historic district of Charleston, SC, there is beauty. But not all colorful houses are on Rainbow Row… these are on South Battery, across from White Point Garden.

Rainbow Flowers

Wonderful flower boxes can be found all along Rainbow Row in Charleston, SC... these are on the southernmost house.

Wonderful flower boxes can be found all along Rainbow Row in Charleston… these are on the southernmost house. The tree with the strange looking bark is a Crepe Myrtle.

Pineapples and Flowers

The Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park in Charleston, SC is a symbol of welcome in the friendliest city in the United States.

The Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park is an apt symbol for the welcoming city of Charleston.

#CharlestonStrong

During this time of mourning and healing Charleston, Glimpses will not be adding any new posts.

The spirit of Charleston is amazing. Hate will not win. Not here, not anywhere where people care about each other and their community.

Pilots Pier

With all the container ship traffic in and out of Charleston Harbor, the Charleston Branch Pilots Association is busy guiding them safely.

With all the container ship and other maritime traffic in and out of Charleston Harbor, the  Charleston Branch Pilots Association is busy guiding them safely. This is their home base at the foot of Waterfront Park.

A Moment of Silence

A Moment of Silence. Due to the horrific shootings at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, Glimpses will not be posting any other photos today. Please join us with your thoughts and prayers for the victims and their families of this unfathomable act. Our hearts go out to them.

White Point Garden

One of the most popular spots for both locals and tourists in Charleston, SC, White Point Garden -- located at the tip of the Charleston Peninsula -- is full of history and beauty.

One of the most popular spots for both locals and tourists in Charleston, White Point Garden — located at the tip of the Charleston Peninsula — is full of history, cannons and beauty. But did you know that the notorious “Gentleman Pirate,” Stede Bonnet, and about 50 other outlaws were hanged there?

Royal Sunset

The lights in the stores on King Street in Charleston, SC, come on as the setting sun illuminates the buildings.

The lights in the stores on King Street come on as the setting sun illuminates the buildings.

Shaded Alley

One of the charms of Charleston, SC is the number of beautiful alleys that run through the historic downtown. This one provides a bit of shade of a hot summer day.

One of the charms of Charleston is the number of beautiful alleys that run through the historic downtown. Here, Bedons Alley  provides a bit of shade of a hot summer day.

Gorgeous Gazebo

Centered in the middle of White Point Garden in Charleston, SC is a beautiful gazebo built in 1907.

Centered in the middle of  White Point Garden (not Gardens… no “s”) in Charleston is a beautiful gazebo built in 1907.

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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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