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Glimpses of Charleston

A local's eye view

The High Battery is one of the most visited spots in Charleston, and a wonderful place to greet the dawn. While the tip of the peninsula had always been a well used place, a formal promenade was not built until 1838. It's a treat to walk or run on every time.

Walkway

The High Battery is one of the most visited spots in Charleston, and a wonderful place to greet the dawn. While the tip of the peninsula had always been a well used place, a formal promenade was not built until 1838. It’s a treat to walk or run on every time.

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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