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Unity Alley

Downtown Charleston is full of alleys and cut-throughs. Here, Unity Alley connects State and East Bay Streets.

Graveyard Beauty

The graveyard at the Unitarian Church in Charleston, SC is one of the most beautiful in the city. In the spring it is even more eye-catching.

The graveyard at the Unitarian Church in Charleston is one of the oldest and most beautiful in the city. In the spring it’s even more eye-catching.

One of the key flags in American history is the “Moultrie Flag,” which flew during the American Revolution over Fort Moultrie on Sullivan’s Island. Here it is flying on Church Street in downtown Charleston.

This was the flag (although the word “Liberty” may actually have been printed on the crescent in the original flag) which was raised by Sergeant Jasper to rally the troops after it had been shot down. It also became the basis for the current state flag.

Star Jasmine

In the spring, Charleston, SC is awash with Star Jasmine and its incredible fragrance. Also known as Confederate Jasmine, it adds an wonderful aroma to the air.

St. Philip’s

While St. Philip’s church itself was built in 1836 and its spire completed in 1850, the congregation holds the distinction of being the oldest in South Carolina. It was established in 1681.

Colorful Charleston

Charleston, SC is known as one of the most colorful cities in the world. It's not hard to see why.

Charleston is known as one of the most colorful cities in the world. It’s not hard to see why. This beautiful row of houses is on Queen Street.

Gator Land

The wildlife around Charleston, SC is amazing... including alligators!

You never know who or what you will run into in Charleston. This gator was hanging out on Daniel Island… part of the City of Charleston.

Week Ending

Viewing the sunset from along the Ashley River in Charleston, SC is often a memorable experience.

Viewing the sunset from Murray Boulevard along the Ashley River is often a memorable experience.

Early Charleston Morning

Sunrise and low tide in Charleston, SC reveal many textures and layers.

Sunrise and low tide along the Ashley River in Charleston reveal many layers and textures.

In the distance is the Coast Guard Station at the tip of the Low Battery.

Charleston Cobbles

Charleston, SC has some beautiful old cobblestone streets, which were created from the ballast of the trading ships that used to sail in there.

Charleston has some beautiful old cobblestone streets, this one being Chalmers Street. The cobblestones came from Europe and had been used as the ballast of the trading ships that would sail empty to Charleston to pick up their goods.