A brief history of the Freemasons in Charleston and the early days of the United States.

What should you pack for a trip to Charleston? It depends on your specific travel plans, but here's a local's tips to keep in mind!

How do you share Charleston’s holiday spirit? Check out our gift guide for 2023 to explore the home goods, accessories, experiences, and tasty treats we love to gift.

We frequently mention the Gullah-Geechee on our tours, but do you know the significance of this culture? A brief introduction to the rich culture and history of the Gullah-Geechee people of the Lowcountry.

Who was Ned Jennings? An introduction to one of the most influential artists of the Charleston Renaissance.

What is there to do in Charleston on a rainy day? Check out some of our suggestions for rainy day activities in the Holy City.

We touch on some of the less-common architectural styles that can be spotted around Charleston, such as Moorish Revival, Art Deco, Richardsonian Romanesque, and Midcentury Modern.

Get to know some of the Victorian-era styles of architecture that can be spotted around downtown Charleston.

Admire the ornate, decorative Italianate style and learn about how this era served as a turning point in art and architectural history.

Learn about the 19th century Gothic Revival style of architecture - relatively uncommon in Charleston, but exemplified by some of our favorite buildings.

Explore beautiful examples of Classical Revival architecture in Charleston, dating to ca. 1820s-1860s.

Discover the architecture of the Federal Era, from the earliest days of the new nation of the United States.

Explore the architectural history of Charleston in the Georgian era of the 18th century, marked by symmetric designs, Classically-inspired elements, and grander homes that reflected the increasing wealth of the colony.

We explore Charleston’s history through the lens of its architecture, beginning with the Colonial Era.

Learn about Thomas Lamboll’s role in the introduction of the Chinaberry tree to Charleston.

Learn about the work of naturalist John Bartram in Charleston, and the city’s evolving natural landscape.

Learn about Mark Catesby, one of the earliest naturalists to document the flora and fauna of the English colonies in the 18th century.

After last week’s post on grave markers and their meanings, we wanted to share some of the most interesting grave markers we’ve stumbled across in Charleston’s churchyards and cemeteries.