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What Should I Pack on a Trip to Charleston?
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!
Preservation Signs of Charleston
Plenty of historic homes in downtown Charleston sport signs and placards - but what do they all mean? We’ve rounded up the most common types of signs you’ll see in the historic district. Check out this guide to learn more!
Keeper of the Gate: the Ironwork of Philip Simmons
Discover the history and legacy of Philip Simmons, one of Charleston’s most celebrated artisans.
What We're Reading: Charleston Books for October
From immersive fiction that brings the lowcountry to life, to historical perspectives on some of the Holy City’s most colorful characters, books add new depths to the stories and experience of Charleston. Here’s what’s on our October reading list.
SC Women: Eliza Lucas Pinckney
As a woman-owned business, we love to look at sharp women throughout history. One who stands out in particular is Eliza Lucas Pinckney, whose development of a profitable indigo crop and process proved a huge boon to colonial South Carolina. Here we discuss her achievements, historical legacy, and unique privileges.