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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

The sweet small in Charleston this time of year primarily comes from the Confederate Jasmine (aka Star Jasmine) which is in bloom all around the city. The photo-bombing roses just add to the sweetness.

Sweet Smell

The sweet small in Charleston this time of year primarily comes from the Confederate Jasmine (aka Star Jasmine) which is in bloom all around the city. The photo-bombing roses just add to the intoxicating fragrance.

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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