Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Truly Historic

When living in the number one travel destination in the known universe, some residents of Charleston do have a sense of humor about it. You can find this historic marker on West Street.

When living in the number one travel destination in the known universe, some residents of Charleston do have a sense of humor about it. You can find this historic marker on West Street.

Longitude Lane

Although you would think it has to do with its directional orientation, Longitude Lane -- which connects East Bay and  Church Streets -- is not named for its compass reading. You can read all about it here.

Although you would think it has to do with its directional orientation, Longitude Lane — which connects East Bay and  Church Streets — is not named for its compass reading. You can read all about it here.

Movin’ On Up

This house on Water Street has been sitting in the same spot since 1857. Now, because of flooding and rising sea levels, it and other houses around Charleston are being raised to make them safer from water. This is one of the most impressive I've seen so far.

This house on Water Street has been sitting in the same spot since 1857. Now, because of flooding and rising sea levels, it and other houses around Charleston are being raised to make them safer from water. This is one of the most impressive I’ve seen so far.

Elfe in House

This beautiful house on Meeting Street, c.1740, is known for the original woodwork in its interior. The mantle is believed to have been created by Thomas Elfe, a famous Charleston cabinet maker.

This beautiful house on Meeting Street, c.1740, is known for the original woodwork in its interior. The mantle is believed to have been created by Thomas Elfe, a famous Charleston cabinet maker.

Huguenot Graveyard

The Huguenot Church on Church Street traces its congregation back to the 1680's. The current structure, designed by the famed architect E.B. White, dates back to 1845 -- replacing a much simpler plain brick building. The graveyard (which is not a cemetery  -- a cemetery is away from the church on separate grounds, as opposed to being on the same plot of land) is full of interesting markers and headstones.

The Huguenot Church on Church Street traces its congregation back to the 1680’s. The current structure, designed by the famed architect E.B. White, dates back to 1845 — replacing a much simpler plain brick building. The graveyard (which is not a cemetery  — a cemetery is away from the church on separate grounds, as opposed to being on the same plot of land) is full of interesting markers and headstones.