Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

High Battery

The High Battery just before dawn. From here you have a wonderful view of the harbor, including Shute's Folly -- an island on which stands Castle Pinckney, a small fortification built in 1810 on the ruins of a Revolutionary War fort. 

The High Battery just before dawn. From here you have a wonderful view of the harbor, including Shute’s Folly — an island on which stands Castle Pinckney, a small fortification built in 1810 on the ruins of a Revolutionary War fort.

High Society

South Carolina Society Hall was originally created to be a meeting place and a school for indigent children. Built on Meeting Street in 1803-04, it has had several modifications and renovations over the years -- a significant one took place after the Civil War, in which the building sustained damage during the bombardment of Charleston. It is said that there are still cannonballs lodged in the trusses in the attic.

South Carolina Society Hall was originally created to be a meeting place and a school for indigent children. Built on Meeting Street in 1803-04, it has had several modifications and renovations over the years — a significant one took place after the Civil War, in which the building sustained damage during the bombardment of Charleston. It is said that there are still cannonballs lodged in the trusses in the attic.

First Rays

The day's first rays of sun lighting up the innards of the bell tower of St. Michael's and the flag on the Federal building.  Inside the Federal building is the wonderful Postal Museum -- a one room museum chronicling the history of the postal service in Charleston.

The day’s first rays of sun lighting up the innards of the bell tower of St. Michael’s and the flag on the Federal building.  Inside the Federal building is the wonderful Postal Museum — a one room museum chronicling the history of the postal service in Charleston.

Showoff

The Josiah Smith House on Meeting Street has a number of significant architectural elements, including this beautiful demi-lune portico.

The Josiah Smith House on Meeting Street has a number of significant architectural elements, including this beautiful demi-lune portico. Built just after the Revolutionary War in 1783, the details on the house were a way for the merchant Smith to show off his wealth.