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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

The Pineapple Fountain, in Waterfront Park, is one of the most beloved sites in Charleston. Symbolizing "welcome," it is not only pretty cool looking, it can cool off your feet after a long day of exploring Charleston.

The Pineapple Fountain

The Pineapple Fountain, in Waterfront Park, is one of the most beloved sites in Charleston. Symbolizing “welcome,” it is not only pretty cool looking, it can cool off your feet after a long day of exploring Charleston.

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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