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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Charleston At Night

Nighttime in Charleston is a magical time. When walking the streets after dark, you can really sense the long history of the city and become that much more aware of the special smell of the marshes and sea. It’s not hard to imagine that the ghosts are about (Charleston is one of the most haunted spots in America) and there can be an eerie glow about the buildings. While the glow of this building (Hibernian Hall) was created for a special event, it does capture some of the magic of a Charleston night.

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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