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Charleston’s History is Deeply Tied to the Harbor

Charleston is most certainly a city by the sea. From the Civil War-era forts in the harbor to the port as a center for trade, Charleston’s history and economy are anchored in the water that borders the city. Rice and indigo trades flourished in the 18th century, bringing the city significant wealth and prominence. When the first shots of […]

Visit Patriots Point in Charleston for Military History

A great way to celebrate the contributions of military members past and present is with a visit to Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant. Last month, Patriots Point unveiled a new mascot, Scrappy. The dog mascot was created in honor of a real dog that lived aboard the USS Yorktown for a […]

Charleston in the Spotlight

Hardly a week goes by that Charleston – at least in some form – isn’t making the news. Our fair city graces the pages of many travel magazines, websites and blogs. If we’re not careful, we might start to get a big head. Here are a few articles that caught our attention recently: “Charmed by […]

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