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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

The US Custom House if one of the grandest government buildings in Charleston, The original plans called for it to be even grander -- including four porticos, a dome and an expanded interior plan. Even in its diminished form, it's still pretty imposing!

The United States Custom House

The US Custom House, located on East Bay Street — with a wonderful view of Charleston Harbor — is one of the grandest government buildings in Charleston, The original plans called for it to be even grander — including four porticoes, a dome and an expanded interior plan. Even in its diminished form, it’s still pretty impressive and imposing!

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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