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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

Pilot’s Pier

One of the cool things to watch in Charleston Harbor are the pilot’s high speed boats zipping out to the large container ships which are waiting to deliver or pick up their goods. The boats bring out a pilot who will to assist them in maneuvering through the waters. Located right next to Waterfront Park, at the end of S. Adger’s Wharf, the pilot’s pier gives them quick access to all part of the Harbor. Nice view too.

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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