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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

On State Street (near Cumberland Street) there are two little gates that allow you to cut through to East Bay Street. As you do so, you will come across this tranquil setting -- right in the middle of downtown Charleston. In a bit cooler weather, it's a nice spot for a rest and a drink.

Fountain Courtyard

On State Street, between Cumberland Street and Lodge Alley, there are two little gates that allow you to cut through to East Bay Street. As you do so, you will come across this tranquil setting — right in the middle of downtown Charleston. In a bit cooler weather, it’s a nice spot for a rest and a drink.

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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