• Products
  • The Book!
  • The Photos
  • Videos
  • Ask A Local
  • Food
  • Cool Places
  • About
  • Contact

Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

The gorgeous Col. John Ashe House  (in the middle) was built, including its original iconic cupola, circa 1782. Located at 32 South Battery and facing White Point Garden, the views from the cupola and the incredible porches are spectacular.

South Battery Cupola

The gorgeous Col. John Ashe House  (in the middle) was built, including its original iconic cupola, circa 1782. Located at 32 South Battery and facing White Point Garden, the views from the cupola and the incredible porches are spectacular.

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 […]

Social Profiles

  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Tumblr
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Copyright © 2025, David R. AvRutick. All rights reserved.