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Contents July, August, September 2011 Vol. 63 No. 3
IN EVERY ISSUE Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Shopping Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Dining Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 36 Sightseeing Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Tides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 52, 54 Downtown Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
FEATURES
What’s in Bloom 14 Charleston’s Secret Gardens Crowd Pleasers 16 Museum Mile Weekend
17 35th Annual Fall Candlelight Tours of Homes and Gardens 21 Living History Days at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site 28 Charleston Museum Curator Led Tour of Battery Pringle 39 Food and Fun for All at Charleston Area Farmers Markets 60 Sailing Away on the Schooner Pride 61 Charleston Green Fair Lowcountry Back Roads 24 Audubon Center at Beidler Forest Spotlight on the Arts 30 Theatre Charleston Celebrates Live Theatre What’s Cookin’? 38 Pass the Hushpuppies!
ON THE COVER
The Schooner Pride; photo by Zsolt Haraszti 4 www.charlestongateway.com
Uniquely Charleston 51 Drayton Hall Cobblestones of the Past 55 Winds of War Part III: Stormy Times
HYMAN’S SEAFOOD Voted Most Popular Seafood Restaurant in the Southeast (Southern Living Magazine Readers Poll Survey – 9 years running!)
APPETIZERS
Fried Scallops 7.95 Clam Strips 4.95 Crab & Shrimp Dip 5.95 Cajun Shrimp 6.95 Stuffed Mushrooms wrapped in Bacon 6.50 Fried Green Tomatoes 5.95 Fried Okra 3.95 Sweet Potato Fries 4.95 Hyman’s Lump Crab Cake 7.75 Carolina Delight - Grit Cake topped with Salmon, Shrimp, Scallop, Oyster or Crab Cake 8.95 Scallop Scampi 7.95 Sauteed Mussels, Buffalo Shrimp, Shrimp & Grits or Salmon & Grits 5.95-6.95 Fried Calamari 4.95 Fried Shrimp & Pups 6.95 Soft Shell Crab - Fried Mkt. Oysters - 1/2 dozen, full dozen (raw or steamed) Mkt. Gator Sausage 5.95
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X-Large Fresh Steamed Shrimp chilled with Old Bay Seasoning • 9.50-28.95
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For fish #1, #2, #3 selections change daily to ensure freshness. Specify broiled, fried, Cajun, lightly Cajun, sauteed, Caribbean jerk, or scampi. Fish #1 9.95 Fish #2 10 to 20 fish to choose from. 12.95 SEE DAILY BOARD Fish #3 15.95 Shrimp 15.95 Oysters Mkt. Calamari 12.95 Buffalo Shrimp 15.95 Carolina Delight - Grit Cake topped with Salmon, Shrimp, Crab Cake, Scallop 18.95 Scallops 16.95 Sauteed Mussels 15.95 Shrimp & Grits or Salmon & Grits 15.95 Captain’s Platter - Scallop, Shrimp, Haddock Fried 18.95 Crispy Flounder (16oz Awesome) 17.95 (equals 3 items on a combo) Hyman’s Lump Crab Cakes (2) 17.95 Large Combination Platter any 3 above 19.95 You Choose any 5 above 30.95 From Any Above any 7 above (for two) 42.95 Soft Shell Crab 18.95 Snow Crab Mkt. Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo/Marinara 16.95 Fish ’n’ Chips (Haddock) 15.95
FOR THE FARM BUOYS
Chicken Fettuccine Marinara or Alfredo 13.95 w/purchase of $15 or more at Hymanʼs Express only 16oz Aged Prime Rib 22.95 & Turf 27.95 Offering limited items from Hyman’s Seafood Surf (and many other items as well)
or Aaron’s Deli Located next door to Hyman’s Seafood at 213 Meeting Street
HOMEMADE SOUPS
All Prices Subject to Change
Children’s Menu
PO-BOY SANDWICHES
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$4.25-$5.95 $8.95-$15.95 $5.95-$14.95
Southern Living Magazine, Readers Poll Survey: Out of 18 states from Delaware to Florida to Texas, Hyman’s rated #1 in the Southeast, 9 years running. Food Channel Network: Listed in Top 5 in “The Best of Seafood” category. Post and Courier ’07: “Hyman’s is part of Charleston as Charleston is part of Hyman’s. A definite must stop.” NY Times: “Great Southern cuisine with impeccable service.” Travel & Leisure: “One of the more fascinating eating establishments in our trip through the Southeast.” Atlanta Journal: “Definitely tops in town. No fancy sauces or the like, just great food at even better prices.” Raleigh News & Observer: “Hyman’s is the exception to the rule that seafood must be pricey to be good – excellent food in a casual atmosphere.” Charlotte Observer: “When in Charleston, you’ve missed out if you don’t find the opportunity to try Hyman’s Seafood & Aaron’s Deli.” Harvard Business School: Hyman’s was used as a case study on how to run a successful service-oriented business. Post & Courier: ★★★★ Food, ★★★★ Value ★★★★ Service. “When a good seafood dinner is in order, there’s no doubt Hyman’s Seafood is the place.” Delta Sky Miles 2006: “One of the top 5 best seafood restaurants in the nation.” RoadFood.com: Top 5 on East Coast. AAA, Mobile Guide, Condé Nast, Frommer’s, Fodor’s, Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet & Moons Approved. G
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hours: 11 am - until • 7 days a week
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Welcome
to C h a r l e s to n Thank you for choosing Charleston Gateway for your vacation guide, “spanning the decades as Charleston’s first source for fun filled vacation days!” We are pleased to offer you the most comprehensive vacation guide available in our beautiful city. A visit to one of our area plantations brings the rich history of Charleston to life. In this issue, we have featured Drayton Hall, the oldest unrestored plantation house in America still open to the public. Be sure to take time to enjoy one of the daily programs or tours. If you are interested in learning more about Charleston’s rich maritime history, set sail on the Schooner Pride, an authentic replica of an 18th century coastal trading schooner. Your two hour tour will give you a view of Charleston Harbor you’ll never forget. Enjoy your visit to Historic Charleston. Our website, www.charlestongateway.com, offers many more suggestions on what to see and do in our beautiful city, and, if you are on Facebook, please “like” Charleston Gateway for weekly tips on the very best our city has to offer.
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13 Theatres 100s of Shows
See world class theatre in the city where American theatre got its start. Fascinating dramas. Hilarious comedies. Lively musicals. We’ve got something for everyone!
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Shopping
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Art Four Green Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Gibbes Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Books The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Clothing & Accessories Maggie Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 From Here to Maternity . . . . . . . . . . 16 Harbor Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Munchkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Princess of Tides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Sarah’s View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Needlework & Crafts Cabbage Row Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 It’s a Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Little Blue Cottage . . . . . . . . . . . 26 People, Places & Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Village Knittery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Gifts Classic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Four Green Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Gibbes Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Harbor Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Saints Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sarah’s View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 12 www.charlestongateway.com
Grocery Stores Harris Teeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Home furnishings & Accessories Main Street Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Six Mile Antique Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Terrace Oaks Antique Mall . . . . . . . . 15 Jewelry Classic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Filthy Rich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Nice Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Specialty American Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Citadel Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Cupcake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Good Scents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Kites Fly’n Hi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Mount Pleasant Towne Centre . . . . . 13 Northwoods Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Toys American Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Kapla Tom’s Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Princess of Tides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
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What’s in Bloom
Charleston’s Secret Gardens
Charleston, and the surrounding Lowcountry, has been characterized by strong horticultural tradition for the past four centuries. Charlestonians’ horticultural interests have ranged from plantations, which were practical means of survival and wealth, to city gardens, which were aesthetic symbols of gentility and experimentation. That culture is still strong today in a place where countless gardens can be found tucked behind wrought iron gates or stucco and brick walls. Many Charleston gardens are open to the public at various times of the year, but some of the most spectacular are guarded secrets known only to a few. However, the Charleston Horticultural Society offers a little known opportunity for garden enthusiasts. With two to four weeks advance notice, special tours can be arranged for groups of 12-15 people that provide admittance to gardens never opened to the public. Most are led and interpreted by the owner of the property and give exclusive insight into the rich world of Charleston horticulture. Tours manager, Susan McLeod Epstein says there is no wrong time to tour Charleston gardens – there is always something in bloom. Spread primarily by word of mouth, her private tours have been given to groups from all over the country. Founded in 2000, the Charleston Horticultural Society is a non-profit organization with membership open to all. The organization has grown to over 1,300 individual and business members interested in learning about all aspects of horticulture through lectures, a newsletter, educational workshops and special tours. On October 2, the Society will sponsor its Fall “Garden for Gardeners” Tour highlighting twelve Charleston gardens. The tour is self-guided and a docent will be available in every garden to answer questions. To learn more, call 843-579-9922 or visit www.charlestonhorticulturalsociety.org. 14 www.charlestongateway.com
145 Market at King Street, Charleston 843-577-7029
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Antique Mall for the best downtown and area maps and GREAT SAVINGS!
Largest Selection of Needlepoint Threads and Knitting Yarns in the Lowcountry
Needlepoint, Knitting & More Tues.-Sat. 10-5 • 843-557-0401 www.itsastitch.net 3464 Maybank Hwy., Ste. D & E Johns Island
90+ booths of quality antiques 11,000 sq ft
Mon-Sat 10-5:30 • 843-795-9689 2037 Maybank (Hwy. 700) One mile from Folly Rd.
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Queen Anne’s Revenge offers a seasonally inspired menu focused on fresh local ingredients. Sip craft ales, handcrafted cocktails, and exciting wines in our tavern or on our beautiful outdoor deck. Located on Daniel Island, Queen Anne’s Revenge offers a relaxed atmosphere with extensive collection of historic and authentic pirate artifacts. Join us for lunch, happy hour or the best dinner value on Daniel Island. For more information, please visit www.QARevenge.com or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/QueenAnnesCHS
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Crowd Pleaser Museum mile Weekend September 23-25
The third annual Museum Mile Weekend in downtown Charleston will be held on September 23, 24 and 25. Situated along Meeting Street, the Museum Mile runs from the Charleston Visitor’s Center to the Nathanial Russell House and offers the most comprehensive array of historical and cultural attractions in downtown Charleston. Along the Museum Mile are six museums, five nationally important historic houses, four scenic parks, a Revolutionary War powder magazine, twelve historic houses of worship and five historic public buildings including the Market and City Hall. During Museum Mile weekend, a single pass allows visitors complimentary admission to sites along Meeting Street. For more information, visit www.charlestonmuseummile.org or call 843-722-2996 x235.
Spartina ~ Vera Bradley ~ Tyler Candles Buckhead Betties ~ Scout Custom Embroidery & Engraving on premises FAST TURNAROUND! 190 East Bay Street • 843-722-3722 Mon-Sat 10-6 • Sun 11-5 • Extended summer hours www.HarborSpecialtiesCharleston.com
Crowd Pleaser 35th Annual Fall
Upscale Children’s & Maternity Consignment
Candlelight Tours of Homes & Gardens
September 22-October 23
Take a stroll under the lights of Charleston’s doorways during The Preservation Society of Charleston’s 35th Annual Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens from September 22-October 23. Tours are given Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, from 7-10 pm and Sunday afternoons from 2-5 pm. Tours feature the interiors of architecturally significant privately owned homes, beautiful gardens, churches and public buildings of historic Charleston.
These are self-paced, self-guided walking tours with volunteer guides stationed in each house or garden; on average, eight to ten properties are included in each tour, which vary in architectural styles and periods. All tours are in historic districts listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Tours usually include properties on more than one street and often cover six to eight city blocks. Tickets are $45 per person for each individual tour. For more information, visit www.preservationsociety.org or call 843-722-4630.
843.881.7994 423 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant (Minutes from the Yorktown in Peach Orchard Plaza)
Lowcountry Lowdown Charleston has a long history of supporting cultural arts. Flora, the first opera performed in America was presented on February 18, 1735 at the Courtroom in Charles Town. The same year, Englishman, Henry Holt staged the first American ballet production for the amusement of Charles Town’s elite.
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Discover Needlepoint
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Complimentary Bottled Water at
73 Broad St. • 843.725.5483 A Ministry of St. Michael’s Church
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BROAD STREET
Broad Street, downtown’s major thoroughfare, has always been an important street bearing public buildings, businesses, banking houses, law offices, taverns and private residences. The “four corners of law,” situated at the corners of Broad and Meeting Streets, represent four laws. City Hall, c. 1800, represents municipal law, the County Court House, previously known as the State House, c. 1753, represents state law, the Post Office, c. 1896, represents federal law and St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, c. 1761, represents God’s law.
Experience Our Finest Historic cHarleston Foundation
Aiken-Rhett house, c. 1820
nAthAniel Russell house, c. 1808
Charleston’s Most Intact Antebellum Mansion
Charleston’s Grandest Neoclassical House Museum
48 Elizabeth St. • 843.723.1159 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pm
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www.historiccharleston.org (No sales tax)
Shop Locally on Charleston’s Famous
King Street
King Street is Charleston’s main street. Lower King, south of Calhoun Street, features gracious shops offering antiques, jewelry, apparel, toys and a plethora of specialty items. Upper King, north of Calhoun, is often referred to as Charleston’s “Design District.” This end of King offers a wide variety of unique boutiques, antique shops and funky eateries.
Crowd Pleaser Living History Days at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site Friday & Saturday, September 23 & 24 10 am-2 pm
Celebrate Constitution Week with two days of lowcountry living history. Watch craftsmen in period dress demonstrate rice-pounding, indigo-dyeing, iron-smithing, brick masonry and daily life during colonial times. Play a game of historic cricket. The day includes Revolutionary War soldiers, musket firings, sweet-grass basket sewing, quilting, African drumming, Gullah story-telling and a visit from Eliza Lucas Pinckney. Charles Pinkney National Historic Site is located at 1254 Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant. For more info, call 843-881-5516.
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The Market P E R F U M E RY
Original Tea Olive Perfume Rainbow Market • 40 N. Market St. 843.723.6933 KITES • WINDSOCKS • TOYS FLAGS • PUZZLES • STUNT KITES 40 N. Market St. • Charleston RAINBOW MARKET • DOWNTOWN
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Charleston Sunrise Walk
Departs from Coffee Shop at 160 East Bay St. Daily, 8:30am • Reservations required
843-345-9714 • walkcharleston.com
Tom’s Toys
Clothes & Accessories to fit American Girl® & Bitty Baby® 129 Market St. • 843.722.5299
On Market St. between King & Meeting Sts.
americandollshoppe.com
125 Market Street Between King & Meeting Sts
843-720-8943 www.kaplaus.com
Classic Charleston Gifts & Gallery Serving locally made ice cream, specialty coffees & smoothies, along with made-to-order breakfast & lunch all day long! 159 Church Street • 843.722.6665 (corner of Church & Cumberland)
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G-2 Gate Jewelry Exclusive Downtown Dealers for Shelia, Cat’s Meow & Annette Lowe 71 South Market St. • 843.722.1701
Corner of S. Market & Church • Locally Owned
Charleston’s Historic Market is one of the area’s must see attractions. Having survived a tumultuous past, the Market has outlasted tornadoes, hurricanes, a major earthquake and devastation by fires and Civil War bombardment. Over 200 years ago, a wealthy Charleston family willed land to the town of Charleston to be used as a public market, with the stipulation that the property revert to the family if used for any other purpose. To this day, the charming Charleston City Market is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike. Market Hall faces Meeting Street as the main entrance to four blocks of openair buildings. One-of-a-kind shops and restaurants have something for every taste. Charleston’s famous carriage tours also depart from the area. Do not miss browsing through the area and finding that special treasure to remind you of your visit!
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Lowcountry Back Roads
Audubon Center at Beidler Forest The South Carolina Lowcountry’s “real swamp” experience!
Travel the Lowcountry back roads to the small town of Harleyville, South Carolina, for an unforgettable adventure for the nature lover. The Audubon Center at Beidler Forest is a little over an hour’s drive from downtown Charleston and easily accessible from I-26. Dress for the weather, wear your walking shoes and bring your water bottle for an unforgettable glimpse at what our state must have looked like before European colonization.
The National Audubon Society’s Francis Beidler Forest, located in Four Holes Swamp, contains within its 16,000 acres the largest remaining stand of virgin Bald Cypress and Tupelo Gum swamp forest left anywhere in the world. Native wildlife and 1,000 year old trees abound in this pristine sanctuary that has been untouched for millennia. A 1.75-mile long self-guiding boardwalk trail allows you the chance to safely venture deep into the heart of the swamp to experience the peace and serenity that have characterized the area for centuries. Four Holes Swamp is a 45,000 acre matrix of black water sloughs and lakes, shallow bottomland hardwoods and is a major tributary of the Edisto River, a part of Charleston’s famous ACE basin. Beidler Forest was originally established within the swamp to preserve 1,800 acres of old growth swamp forest, one of only two stands of old growth still left in the state. Most of the huge bald cypress in this part of the swamp are in the neighborhood of 1000 years old. The oldest known tree on the sanctuary is 1,500 years old and is the second oldest Cypress that scientists have been able to confirm in the world. In addition to the boardwalk trail, a visitor center and canoe trail provide a chance to explore deep into the swamp’s interior and to learn of its special nature and the threats it faces. The forest has been visited by people from every state, 20 countries and 6 continents since being opened to the public in 1977, with 10,000 to 12,000 people currently coming each year. When the sanctuary was first purchased in the late 1960s, it consisted of only 3,415 acres. Over the years, the Audubon Society and The Nature Conservancy have increased the sanctuary to include over 16,000 acres, with plans to continue expanding the protected portions of the swamp. Development from the greater Charleston-area is spreading rapidly west towards the swamp, and the goal is to protect as much of the swamp and its critical upland edge before that development arrives. There are a variety of natural history walks, programs and canoe trips conducted for adults and families year round. The Visitor Center is open from 9 am-5 pm, Tuesdays through Sundays for general self-guiding boardwalk tours. Call 843-462-2150 or visit www.beidlerforest.com for more information, schedules and rates. www.charlestongateway.com 25
Discover
Historic SUMMERVILLE
In a world with too many national chain stores and not enough of the independent, mom and pop, boutique stores of days gone by, Summerville, with its small-town values and historic roots, does not disappoint. Only 18 miles from Charleston via I-26 to Exit 199-A or Hwy. 61 past the Gardens, you’ll find the historic village of Summerville.
The “Flowertown in the Pines” offers unique boutiques, ladies & children’s clothing, gifts, toys, restaurants, antiques, fabric, jewelry and much more!
The Little Blue Cottage Summerville Beads For the everyday beader
Fabrics, Books, Patterns, Quilts & more Charleston 843.937.9333 Summerville 843.871.8872 www.ppquilts.com
A ladies’ boutique of simple elegance 130 S. Main St., Summerville 843.871.6745 • maggieroseinc.com
314 N. Cedar St., Summerville 843.875.9066 • Open Sundays
www.thelittlebluecottage.com Unique Gifts for Body, Home & Garden Crabtree & Evelyn Vera Bradley, Brighton
117 E. Richardson Ave. Summerville, SC
843.832.3800
843.261.9276 102 Central Avenue Summerville, SC 29483 thevillageknittery.com
Main Street Antiques 65+ Fine Craft Artists
Voted Best Gift Shop in Summerville! 117-A “Short” Central Avenue, Summerville FourGreenFieldsGallery.com · (843) 261-7680
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Antiques, Consignment & Unique Gifts 200-A North Main St., Summerville 843.879.9529
Six Mile Antique Mall 7,000 Sq. Ft. of Antiques & Collectibles New Shipments Arrive Daily ½ Mile North of the Isle of Palms Connector 10-6 Mon-Sat 12-5 Sun
230 stores 25 eateries State of the art theaters and IMAX Citadel Mall I-526 & Sam Rittenberg Blvd. CitadelMall.net 843.766.8511
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Northwoods Mall I-26 & Ashley Phosphate at Rivers Ave ShopNorthwoodsMall.com 843.797.3060 Developments of CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
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Crowd Pleaser
Charleston Museum Curator Led Tour of Battery Pringle
September 30 at 1:30 pm
Join Charleston Museum curator of history, Grahame Long, for a walking tour of Battery Pringle, one of four Confederate fortifications located at the Museum’s Dill Sanctuary on James Island. Located on the Stono River, this battery was the cornerstone of General P.G.T. Beauregard’s “New Lines” constructed in 1863. For ten days in July 1864, Pringle faced multiple Union assaults from both the ground and sea. Despite being undermanned and under-gunned, this earthwork battery proved a formidable defense among the dangerous war zones surrounding Charleston. Archaeological research indicates large numbers of troops remained stationed at Pringle, and the other fortifications on the property, throughout much of the Civil War. Battery Pringle is one of the best-preserved examples of Confederate earthworks extant today.
Participants should be prepared for up to 30 minutes of brisk hiking on occasionally rough terrain. Reservations are required, and tickets are $10 for non-members and $7 for members. Register at www.charlestonmuseum.org or by calling 843-722-2996 x235. 28 www.charlestongateway.com
Patriots Point offers a unique opportunity to learn about some of our country’s finest moments. Understand the patriotism, honor and character that define all the sacrifices made for our country. Pay tribute to our nation’s heroes aboard the USS Yorktown with a visit to the Medal of Honor Museum. Hear first-hand stories from actual WWII, Korean, Vietnam and War on Terror veterans. Explore the USS Yorktown, and put yourself in the shoes of the courageous men and women who fought in historic battles. Visit www.PatriotsPoint.org to learn more. Patriots Point • On Charleston Harbor 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 866-831-1720 • www.PatriotsPoint.org
Spotlight on the Arts
Theatre Charleston celebrates Live Theatre
In 1792, the first theatre built in America opened its doors right here in the Holy City. Since then, Charleston’s live theatre scene has continued to thrive and contribute to the Lowcountry’s cultural experience. Theatre Charleston is a non-profit service organization dedicated to promoting, supporting and advocating Charleston area theatre. With widely diverse offerings including plays, dramas, musical theatre and children’s theatre, there is something for everyone. Charleston’s theatre season runs September through May, leading up to the Piccolo Spoleto and Spoleto U.S.A. Festivals in May and June. However, fantastic live productions can be seen year round, and information on what’s playing throughout the year can be found at www.theatrecharleston.com. This dynamic website also lists information about auditions, classes, jobs, volunteer opportunities and other behind the scenes activities. Brand new this year, you can now buy tickets to your favorite shows directly through the website. The 2011/2012 theatre season looks to be exciting with shows like South Pacific and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at The Footlight Players Theatre, A Streetcar Named Desire and God of Carnage at The Village Playhouse, and Annie performed by The Flowertown Players. Over 70 shows will be produced this season.
Theatre Charleston is gearing up to kick off its 6th season. In just five years of existence the League has helped to grow and enhance Charleston’s theatre community and has already tripled its original membership. At a time when theatres all over the country are closing their doors, and despite the obvious difficulties Charleston holds when it comes to finding affordable performance spaces, Charleston theatre is not just surviving, but growing every day. Travel and Leisure magazine listed Charleston as one of the top ten cities for theatre in 2010. Theatre lovers can access some exciting programs during the 2011/2012 season, including the popular Season Sampler cards that give access to five shows for only $80. Theatre Charleston will also be participating in the national Free Night of Theatre program again this October. It’s a wonderful time for theatre in Charleston. Log on to www.theatrecharleston.com and “see a show tonight!”
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Pictured from top to bottom: The cast of The Emperor is Naked? at Deuce Theatre; Rodney Lee Rogers in The Tragedian at PURE Theatre, photo by Rod Pasibe; Elizabeth Ferraro in She Loves Me, a co-production of The Company Company and The Village Playhouse; Chris Weatherhead and Clarence Felder in Mary Shelly and the Creature of Fire at Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina.
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Harbor Tour & Carriage Tour COMBO TICKET Adults: $33 for one LOW PRICE! Kids 4-11: $20
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Harbor Tours depart from the Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St., approx. one block south of the South Carolina Aquarium.
FREE PARKING AT THE CHARLESTON MARITIME CENTER Buy Tickets at Chas Harbor Tours!
CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURS
Tours depart DAILY at 11:30 • 1:30 • 3:30.
Come aboard for a relaxing and fascinating harbor cruise! Live-narrated, 90-minute, non-stop tour of Charleston Harbor on our smooth-sailing tour boat Carolina Belle. DOLPHIN SIGHTINGS are common and great fun to watch! Over 75 points of interest including up-close views of FORT SUMTER, plus the Battery and Patriots Point! Snack bar on board. Private charters and group dinner cruises available. Advance purchase recommended. Buy COMBO tickets on our web site, at the boat, or call our ticketing company Zerve. FREE PARKING at the Maritime Cntr.
www.CharlestonHarborTours.com
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PALMETTO CARRIAGE WORKS
OPEN DAILY 9am to 5pm. Tickets: 40 N. Market St. (Rainbow Shops)
Charleston’s most popular tour! A carriage tour of Charleston is a blend of knowledge, wit, humor, and history. Your one-hour CARRIAGE TOUR will travel 25 to 30 blocks of Charleston’s famous historic downtown district. You will see houses, gardens, mansions, churches, and parks. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and facts about the buildings, history, architecture, flora and people of Charleston. Easy access carriage loading ramp; just step in and out.
GET 3 HOURS OF FREE DOWNTOWN PARKING BUY TICKETS at Palmetto Carriage! Carriage Tours depart from the Palmetto “RED BARN” at 8 Guignard St. Buy tickets at our shop at 40 N. Market St. (Rainbow Shops). GPS setting: 8 Anson St.
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You’ve seen her gliding across Charleston harbor. It’s time that you experienced the Pride too! Come aboard the PRIDE – an 84-foot Tall Ship that sails with the wind and tides, making every cruise unique. Rated one of the ‘Top 10 things to do in Charleston’ by Southern Living and Trip Advisor, and one of the ‘Top 10 Sunset Cruises’ by Coastal Living. Sailing on the PRIDE is an experience you won’t soon forget. Daytime cruises offer spectacular views and frequent dolphin sightings; sunset cruises add a sun-kissed glow and a warm, romantic ambiance. Because she sails within the shelter of the harbor, the PRIDE glides smoothly across the water. If the winds
are calm, her quiet engines move her along nicely. The Afternoon Dolphin Cruises and Evening Sunset Sails depart DAILY from the Aquarium Wharf near the SC Aquarium. Buy tickets on our web site or call Zerve, our ticketing company. Tickets also available at: Charleston Harbor Tours 10 Wharfside Street Private charters and
DOLPHIN sightings are common!
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SpiritLine Dinner Cruise
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What’s Cookin’?
Pass the Hushpuppies!
Deep-fried and served with seafood, especially fish, hushpuppies are a southern treat with roots that go back to the 16th century when a group of Ursuline nuns in Louisiana were said to have converted cornmeal into a delicious food that they named croquettes de maise. These delicious nuggets are also called corn dodgers, depending on the addition of sugar and/or onions to the batter. An African cook in Atlanta is said to have given the name hushpuppy to this food. When frying a batch of catfish and croquettes, a nearby puppy began to howl. To keep the puppy quiet, she gave it a plateful of the croquettes and said, “hush, puppy.” The name stuck. Another story says that during the Civil War, Confederate soldiers would sit beside a campfire preparing their meals. If they detected Yankee soldiers approaching, they would toss their yapping dogs some of the fried cornmeal cakes with the command “Hush, puppies!” Whatever the origins, hushpuppies have become a favorite Southern side dish. Stop by one of Charleston’s many seafood restaurants and enjoy a sizzling hot basket!
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1 cup cornmeal 1/4 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup milk 1 finely chopped onion 1 egg Mix corn meal, flour, baking powder and salt. Break in egg and start beating. Slowly add milk and beat until it becomes a paste; stir in onions. Drop a gob from a spoon into deep, hot grease. Remove when golden brown. The Sandlapper Cookbook
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Crowd Pleaser
Food and fun for all at Charleston Area Farmers Markets
Open from 8 am-2 pm every Saturday, the Charleston Farmers Market is located in Marion Square, between King and Meeting Streets at the edge of Calhoun Street. Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, delicious prepared food, local arts and crafts and much more. In North Charleston, the Farmers Market is open every Thursday from mid-April to mid-October from noon to 7 pm at Park Circle’s Felix C. Davis Community Center. Every week the Farmers Market features fresh, locally grown produce, as well as herbs, jellies, jams and other delicacies. Plan to have lunch at the Tomato Shed Café if you make the drive to Wadmalaw Island to visit Stono Farm Market. Here you can purchase anything that’s growing on Ambrose Farm, plus choose from a selection of shipped-fresh produce. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am-6 pm and Saturday, 9 am-5 pm. On Tuesday, from 3:30 pm until dark, visit the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market, located on Coleman Blvd., on the Moultrie Middle School grounds. Plan to spend a couple of hours exploring the treasure trove of fruits, vegetables, flowers, preserves, dips, breads, pies, and numerous other delectable treats. Farm-fresh produce, homemade bread and even children’s clothing will be available every Thursday, from 4 pm until dusk at the Daniel Island Farmers Market. The market has a new location this year, on Island Park Dr., across from the Publix shopping center. Visitors have a wide array of products to choose from at the Summerville Farmers Market, held every Saturday from 8 am-1 pm in the First Citizens Bank parking lot, located at 218 S. Main Street. Browse through a selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, specialty foods, as well as a wide variety of handmade arts and crafts.
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SightseeingD I R E C T O R Y
CHARLESTON VISITOR RECEPTION & TRANSPORTATION CENTER 375 Meeting St. Open 8:30am-5pm daily. 843-853-8000. MOUNT PLEASANT/ISLE OF PALMS VISITOR CENTER 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd. Open 9am5pm daily. 843-849-9172. SUMMERVILLE VISITOR CENTER 402 N. Main St. (Hwy. 17A). 843-873-8535. www.visitsummerville.com.
TOURS & ATTRACTIONS CHARLESTON GHOST & DUNGEON WALKING TOUR/Bulldog Tours This is the tour filmed for The Travel Channel’s America’s Most Haunted Places! Explore the streets, alleyways, cemeteries, churches, and pre-revolutionary dungeon! 1 1/2 hour walking tour, nightly at 7 & 9pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted. 40 N. Market St. 9am-10pm. 843-722-TOUR. CHARLESTON GHOST & GRAVEYARD WALKING TOUR/Bulldog Tours An exclusive opportunity to walk inside the gates of one of Charleston’s oldest graveyards after dark. When all the other tours are looking in, you’ll be on the inside. 1 1/2 hour walking tour, nightly at 7:30 & 9:30pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted. 40 N. Market St. 843-722-TOUR. Charleston Harbor Tours Aboard the Carolina Belle Enjoy a live-narrated “Harbor of History Tour” aboard the Carolina Belle. You’ll see 75 points of interest including Ft. Sumter, Ravenel Bridge, the “Battery,” Patriots Point and the “Holy City” skyline. This nonstop tour departs daily at 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30, Feb-Nov. Tickets and departure from Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. 843-722-1112 (DS, MC, V). Book online at www.charlestonharbortours.com or 40 www.charlestongateway.com
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800-979-3370. Local 843-722-1112. Available for private charter. CHARLESTON Riverdogs A night at “The Joe” is perfect for family fun! Come see the future Yankees play at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park downtown. Fri. night fireworks, Sat. giveaways, Charlie T. RiverDog. Fun is good! 843-577-DOGS (3647). www.riverdogs.com. Charleston Strolls Walk with history Featured in the New York Times, this two hour walking tour is the best way to see the historic district. Enjoy famous landmarks, antebellum mansions, quaint alleys, & hidden gardens. $18 per adult, 7-12 $10. Mon.-Sat. 10am. Departs from Mills House Hotel (corner of Meeting & Queen). Resv. 843-766-2080. CHARLESTON’S FINEST HISTORIC TOURS See Charleston like you’ve never seen it before! For the complete Charleston experience, ask for our “Tour C” combination Historic City at 10:30am and Magnolia Plantation at 42 www.charlestongateway.com
12:30pm, the #1 tour value in Charleston! New Tour: Charleston Tea Plantation Tour. Call for availability. New: All tours include admission to Powder Magazine at your leisure. Free downtown pickup. www.historictoursofcharleston.com. 843-577-3311. THE DARK SIDE OF CHARLESTON WALKING TOUR/Bulldog Tours An uncensored look—full of corruption, crime, torture, scandal, and sordid affairs. Charleston’s only uncensored tour. Adults only. 1 1/2 hr. walking tour, nightly at 8 & 10pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ ad. Credit cards accepted. 40 N. Market St. 843-722-TOUR. HAUNTED JAIL TOUR/Bulldog Tours Tour the Old City Jail, which housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals, 19th c. pirates & Civil War prisoners. 45 min. tour. 40 N Market St. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. 7, 8, 9, & 10pm nightly. Credit cards accepted. 843-722-TOUR.
Nature Adventures Kayak, Canoe & Hiking Outfitters, Inc. The area’s oldest & most respected guide service. Families welcome! See dolphin & pelicans by kayak! Master Naturalist & Certified Kayak Instructors. Kayaks or canoes. Rentals or Tours! 843-568-3222 or 800-673-0679. www.natureadventuresoutfitters.com or www.KayakCharlestonSC.com. Palmetto Breeze Eco-tours, dolphin-watching, sunset sails, pirate sails for the kids and private cruises. Complimentary water and sodas. Cash bar. All ages. Children ages 2 and under are free. Call 843-886-8133 or visit www.palmettobreeze.com for rates and schedules.
If you can only take one tour...
This Is It!
Palmetto Carriage Works The oldest carriage company in the city, our tour guides have been driving carriages longer than anyone else. We offer free parking at our front door, an easy loading platform and 100% satisfaction guarantee. Experience value, and a guarantee! Come tour with us! 843-7238145. www.palmettocarriage.com. Sandlapper Water Tours History, Nature & Sunset Cruises aboard 45ft. USCG certified catamaran. Naturalist & local historian guided tours depart from the Maritime Center near the Aquarium. Resv. recommended. www.sandlappertours.com. 843-849-TOUR (8687). Sandlapper Water Tours – Haunted harbor Ghost & pirate tours Join us for the only Ghost & Pirate tour on the water in Charleston aboard 45ft. USCG certified catamaran. Departs from the Maritime Center near the Aquarium. Resv. recommended. Free parking. www.sandlappertours.com. 843-849-TOUR (8687).
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Theatre Charleston See a show tonight! Theatre Charleston, a non-profit organization of the area’s leading local theatres, tells you what’s playing when and where. Visit www.theatrecharleston.com. Walk Charleston Pub walks, Sunrise tours, Civil War programs, custom itineraries, and more! WalkCharleston. com offers a variety of tours covering many aspects of Charleston’s rich history. We are a consortium of independent licensed interpreters. Guides develop and deliver their original presentations. Experience historic Charleston with those that love her the most! www.WalkCharleston.com. 843-345-9714.
Historic Buildings & MUSEUMS
483 W. Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
www.KayakCharlestonSC.com 843-568-3222 or 800-673-0679
a Sunset Sail - a unique experience! Book online at www.schoonerpride.com or call 800-979-3370 or 843-722-1112. Available for private charter. SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM With more to explore every day, visit Charleston’s #1 family attraction! Get up close to sharks, river otters, loggerhead turtles, a rare albino alligator and Atlantic stingrays. Don’t miss daily dive shows and interactive activities. Open daily. www.scaquarium.org. 843-720-1990. 44 www.charlestongateway.com
THE Charleston MUSEUM John & Meeting Sts. America’s Oldest Museum, 1773. SC social & natural history. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Adults $10, Children 3-12 $5. Under 3 free. Combo museum & house tickets available: 1 site $10, 2 sites $16, 3 sites $22. the CHildren’s museum of the lowcountry 25 Ann St. Downtown. 8 exciting and interactive exhibits stir the senses and spark the imagination! $7; children under 1 are free. Tues.-Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm; closed Mon. 843-854-8962 or www.explorecml.org. City Hall Gallery City Hall. Broad & Meeting Streets, c. 1801. Council Chamber contains John Trumbull portrait of George Washington and others.
dock Street Theatre 135 Church St. Opened Feb. 12, 1736. First building in America designed solely for theatrical use. Twice burned & rebuilt. 843720-3968.
arcade has withstood the ravages of two tornados, the earthquake and fire of 1835, and the fierce bombardments of the Civil War and Hurricane Hugo. Home of the Confederate Museum.
GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART 135 Meeting St. Charleston history as seen through painting, miniature portraiture, sculpture, photographs and more. Special exhibitions offered throughout the year. Tues-Sat 10-5 and Sun 1-5. Adults $9; Seniors, Students and Military $7; Children (6-12) $5; Under 6 free. 843-722-2706. www.gibbesmuseum.org.
PATRIOTS POINT NAVAL & MARITIME MUSEUM WWII Aircraft Carrier Yorktown, Submarine Clamagore, Destroyer Laffey, Coast Guard Cutter Ingham, Cold War Submarine Memorial and the Vietnam Base Camp. Mt. Pleasant. Open daily 9am-6:30pm. Adults $18; Senior Citizens (62+) $15; Children (6-11) $11; Military with ID $15; Military in Uniform - no charge; Children 5 and under - no charge. 843-884-2727. www.PatriotsPoint.org.
The karpeles Manuscript Library Museum 68 Spring St. Dedicated to preservation of original handwritten documents of the great men and women who have shaped history. Free. 843-853-4651. The Market Corner of Meeting & Market Streets. Originally constructed in 1804, the magnificent main
HISTORIC HOMES AIKEN-RHETT HOUSE Historic Charleston Foundation. 48 Elizabeth St. Circa 1820. Virtually unaltered since the 1850s. Former home of Gov. & Mrs. William Aiken, Jr. Adults $10, 6-16 $5, 5 & under free. 843-723-1159. www.charlestongateway.com 45
Calhoun Mansion 16 Meeting St. The largest privately owned home in Charleston. 1876. As featured on A&E’s America’s Castles, this remarkable 24,000 sq ft private residence and its formal gardens are open daily. Tours every 30 minutes between 11am and 4:30pm. $15 per person. 843-722-8205. EDMONDSTON-ALSTON HOUSE 21 East Battery. Circa 1828. Gracious example of early 19th c. elegance, style and comfort. Tues.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm, Sun. & Mon. 1:30-4:30pm. Combo tickets available with Middleton Place Plantation. 843-722-7171. Heyward-Washington House 87 Church St. Built in 1772. George Washington’s temporary residence during his Southern Tour of 1791. $10/adult, $5/child 3-12, under 3 free. Combo tickets available. 843-722-2996. Joseph Manigault House 350 Meeting St. Built in 1803. Premier example of Adam-style or Federal architecture. 46 www.charlestongateway.com
Captures the lifestyle of a wealthy, rice-planting family. $10/adult, $5/child 3-12, under 3 free. Combo tickets available. 843-722-2996. NATHANIEL RUSSELL HOUSE Historic Charleston Foundation. 51 Meeting St. Adam-style mansion built between 1803 & 1808. Noted for its free-flying staircase. Adults $10, 6-16 $5, 5 & under free. 843-724-8481.
PLANTATIONS & PARKS Angel Oak Bohicket and Maybank Roads, Johns Island. Reputed to be the oldest living tree east of the Mississippi. 843-559-3496. Cypress Gardens 175 acre park, half way between Goose Creek and Moncks Corner off Hwy. 52. Beautiful swamp/gardens, Butterfly House, 3.5 miles of walking paths and boat rides through the Gardens. Tours are self-guided. 843-553-0515. www.cypressgardens.info.
No. 16 Meeting St. • 843.722.8205 www.calhounmansion.net
The Largest Privately Owned Home in Charleston
Built in 1876, the Calhoun Mansion is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest post-Civil War houses on the Eastern Seaboard. As featured on A&E’s AMERICA’S CASTLES, this remarkable 24,000 sq ft private residence and its formal gardens are open daily. Tours every 30 minutes. 11-5 Mar.-Oct., 11-4:30 Nov.-Feb.
CYPRESS GARDENS
Bald Cypress Swamp, Butterfly House, Boats, Alligators, Swamparium, Bridges, Heritage Museum, Nature Trails & more! Beautiful Scenic Blackwater Swamp! 20 min. North of N. Charleston, off Hwy 52 West. (15 minutes from Northwoods Mall) 3030 Cypress Gardens Rd., Moncks Corner, SC 29461
FOLLY BEACH COUNTY PARK & ISLE OF PALMS COUNTY PARK Restrooms, outdoor showers, dressing rooms, boardwalks, picnic area, seasonal snack bar, seasonal chair and umbrella rentals. Lifeguards seasonally. July-Labor Day 9am-7pm, Sept. 10am-6pm daily. 843795-4FUN. www.ccprc.com. DRAYTON HALL A masterpiece of Georgian Palladian architecture. Circa 1738. Only plantation house on Ashley River that survived the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. A National Trust Historic site. Open daily. 843-769-2600. www.draytonhall.org. JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK 871 Riverland Dr. Picnic sites, shelters, fishing dock, trails, bike & pedal boat rentals, climbing wall, RV campground, 10 furnished cottages, off-leash dog park. Adm. $1 per person. July-Labor Day 8am-8pm, Sept. 8amsunset daily. 843-795-PARK. www.ccprc.com. MAGNOLIA PLANTATION & GARDENS Hwy. 61, 10 miles NW of Chas. Listed in
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National Register of Historic Places. Petting zoo, mini-horses, Biblical Garden, picnic area, plantation house & Audubon Swamp Garden. 843-571-1266. www.magnoliaplantation.com. MIDDLETON PLACE Ashley River Rd. (Hwy. 61). 14 mi. NW of Chas. A National Historic Landmark. 18th c. elegance in America’s oldest landscaped gardens. Restaurant, Museum Shop, Garden Market & Nursery. 843-556-6020. 800-7823608. www.middletonplace.org. NORTH CHARLESTON WANNAMAKER COUNTY PARK 8888 University Blvd. (Hwy. 78). Picnic sites, shelters, trails, playground, bike, kayak & pedal boat rentals, off-leash dog park. Adm. $1 per person. July-Labor Day 8am-8pm, Sept. 8amsunset daily. 843-572-7275. www.ccprc.com. Waterfront Park Concord St. on the Cooper River. High ground and marshes, beautifully landscaped. Walkways and a 400 ft pier for fishing. Rest and enjoy the fountains and views of the harbor. www.charlestongateway.com 47
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The Botanical Bash Charleston Concert Association
Announci ng The Charleston Concert Association’s
A Garden Gala Celebrating 75 years of The World in Performance! Friday, October 21, 2011
With guest appearance by MOMIX dancers For more information, 843.727.1216 or CharlestonConcerts.org
When the festival ends, we play on . . .
MOMIX - Botanica October 22, 2011 3 PM (matinee) & 7 PM
Experience the joy of world-class music and dance!
What’s next on your concert list?
Boston Brass & Brass All-Stars Big Band Holiday Program December 12, 2011 7 PM
2011-2012 Season Sponsor
Photo: Nardella Photography, Inc.
Audra McDonald November 10, 2011 7 PM
For more information: charlestonconcerts.org 843.727.1216
July
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1-3 Independence Weekend, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org. 1-31 Salt Marsh, exhibit daily, S.C. Aquarium, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org. 1-31 Kidstory, hands on exhibit for children, Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org. 1-31 Fort Moultrie, self-guided tours daily, 9am-5pm, Sullivan’s Island, 843-883-3123. 1-31 Splash Island at Palmetto Islands County Park, Mt. Pleasant, 843-884-0832; Splash Zone at James Island County Park, 843-795-7275, and Whirlin’ Waters at Wannamaker County Park in North Charleston, 843-572-PARK. Daily 10am-6pm. 1-31 Connections: From Africa to America, 11:15am, 1:15 & 3:15pm, Drayton Hall, 843-769-2638, www.draytonhall.org. 2-30 Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8am-2pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305. 3, 14-18 Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruises, Thursdays plus 7/3, 843-722-1112 or www.charlestonharbortours.com. 3-31 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11:30am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Hwy. 61, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com. 3 Red, White and Blue on the Green, Hometown 4th of July celebration and fireworks, 5-8pm, Summerville, 843-821-7260. 4 Patriots Point Independence Day Blast, fireworks after sundown, 843-881-5984. 4-26 Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 843-577-DOGS. 5-26 Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 3:30pm-dark, Coleman Blvd., 843-884-8517. 6-27 Wine Strolls at Middleton, Wine tastings in the gardens, every Wednesday, 5:30-7pm, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org. 7-28 Daniel Island Farmers Market, Thursdays, 4 pm-dusk, Island Park Dr., 843-971-9816, www.myislandtown.com. 7-28 North Charleston Farmers Market, Thursdays, noon-7pm, Park Circle’s Felix C. Davis Community Center, 843-740-5854, www.northcharleston.org. 10 A Wonderful Wedding, The Charleston Bridal Show exhibit, noon-5pm, Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, $10, 843-452-3950. The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular 15 Congregational Church, $16-$28, 843-270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com. 15 Moonlight Mixer – Shaggin’ on the Pier, 7-11pm, Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 843-588-3474. 15 6th Annual Palette/Palate Tour, An Evening of Fine Art, Cuisine and Wine, 5:30pm, Downtown Charleston, 843-819-8006, www.cfada.com. 16 Fears That Fortified: Cannon Demonstration, Charles Towne Landing, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 843-852-4200. 16 Reggae Concert Series, James Island County Park, gates open 7:30pm, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com. 16-17 Lowcountry Antiques & Collectibles Market, 10am-5pm, Gaillard Auditorium, 843-849-1949. 17 Life and Leisure: Colonial Pastimes, History Program at Charles Towne Landing, 843-852-4200. 22-10/16 The Creative Spirit: Vernacular Art from the Gadsden Arts Center Permanent Collection, Gibbes Museum of Art exhibit, 843-722-2706, www.gibbsmuseum.org. 50 www.charlestongateway.com
Uniquely Charleston
drayton hall
Circa 1738, Drayton Hall is the oldest unrestored plantation house in America still open to the public and the nation’s earliest example of fully executed Palladian architecture. Never modernized with electric lighting, plumbing or central heating or air conditioning, the main house is unfurnished, allowing the beauty of the architectural details to become the focus for Top: Drayton Hall across the visitors. Guests will enjoy daily tours and programs, pond, photo by Wade Lawrence; including a professionally guided house tour on the Above: Drayton Hall Stair Hall; hour; the interactive “Connections: From Africa to photo by Ron Blunt; Background: America” program presented three times a day; the Ceiling Medallion, photo by Taylor 18th-century African-American cemetery—one of the Stewart oldest documented African-American cemeteries in the nation still in use; an award-winning “Voices of Drayton Hall” historic grounds tour on DVD; self-paced river and marsh walks and a popular Museum Shop with a collection of signature merchandise inspired by Drayton Hall’s history and architecture.
According to Executive Director, Dr. George W. McDaniel, Drayton Hall is more than a house; it’s a point of introduction to Charleston—to its history, its people, its architecture and its landscape. Charleston was, and still is, a major port city, but for it to be successful, it had to have goods to both export and import, and there’s no better place to be introduced to, and to actually see, those influences of global culture and trade than Drayton Hall. Two crops, rice and corn, directly influenced Charleston architectural styles. Rice was exported to Europe, and this trading led to Palladian and classical architecture being introduced to Drayton Hall and South Carolina. Corn, while a less important export, is in the design of the plaster ceiling of Drayton Hall’s Ionic drawing room. Corn was the www.charlestongateway.com 51
August Events
1-31 Connections: From Africa to America, 11:15am, 1:15 & 3:15pm, Drayton Hall, 843-769-2638, www.draytonhall.org.
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Fort Moultrie, guided tours daily, 9am- 5pm, Sullivan’s Island, 843-883-3123.
1-31 Splash Island at Palmetto Islands County Park, Mt. Pleasant, 843-884-0832; Splash Zone at James Island County Park, 843-795-7275, and Whirlin’ Waters at Wannamaker County Park in North Charleston, 843-572-PARK, are open daily 10am-6pm, 21-31, weekends only. 1-31 Kidstory, hands on exhibit for children, Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org. 1-31
Salt Marsh, exhibit daily, S.C. Aquarium, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org.
1-10/16 The Creative Spirit: Vernacular Art from the Gadsden Arts Center Permanent Collection, Gibbes Museum of Art exhibit, 843-722-2706, www.gibbsmuseum.org. 2-30 Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 3:30pm-dark, Coleman Blvd., 843-884-8517. 3-31
Wine Strolls at Middleton, Wine tastings in the gardens, every Wednesday, 5:30-7pm, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.
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Daniel Island Farmers Market, Thursdays, 4 pm-dusk, Island Park Dr., 843-971-9816, www.myislandtown.com.
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North Charleston Farmers Market, Thursdays, noon-7pm, Park Circle’s Felix C. Davis Community Center, 843-740-5854, www.northcharleston.org.
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Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruises, Thursdays, 843-722-1112 or www.charlestonharbortours.com.
5, 11, 18 The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular Congregational Church, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com. 5-25
Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 360 Fishburne St., for tickets & game times, call 843-577-DOGS.
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17th Century Musket Demonstration, Charles Towne Landing, 843-852-4200.
6-27 Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8am-2pm, Marion Square, King & Calhoun Streets, 843-724-7305. 7-28
Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11:30am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Hwy. 61, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.
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Moonlight Mixers – Shaggin’ on the Pier, 7-11pm, Folly Beach Fishing Pier, advance tickets, 843-795-4FUN, www.ccprc.com.
20 Reggae Concert Series at James Island County Park, gates open 7:30pm, 843-795-4FUN, www.ccprc.com. 20-21
Lowcountry Antiques & Collectibles Market, 10am-5pm, Saturday & Sunday, Gaillard Auditorium, 843-849-1949.
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source of the agricultural wealth of the Veneto, enabling Venetian nobility to fund the construction of their new Palladian villas. The influence of corn on making Palladian architecture possible is one of many little known historical facts visitors will learn during their visit to Drayton Hall. Drayton Hall is a National Historic Landmark and a National Trust Historic Site, and is open March through October, 8:30 am-6 pm, and November through February 9:30 am-5:30 pm. House tours are given on the hour and the last tour of the day is on the half hour. “Connections� programs are at 11:15 am, 1:15 and 3:15 pm. Drayton Hall is located at 3380 Ashley River Road, just a short drive from downtown Charleston. For information on daily programs, admission prices, discounts, focused house tours, family promotions, annual Spirituals Concerts and more, call 843-769-2600 or visit www.draytonhall.org.
Top: View of landscape from first floor portico, photo by Ron Blunt; Above: Drayton Hall Withdrawing Room, photo by Erik Kvalsvik; Background: Ceiling Medallion, photo by Taylor Stewart
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1-5 Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 360 Fishburne St., for tickets & game times, 843-577-DOGS. 1-29 North Charleston Farmers Market, Thursdays, noon-7pm, Park Circle’s Felix C. Davis Community Center, 843-740-5854, www.northcharleston.org. 1-29 Daniel Island Farmers Market, Thursdays, 4pm-dusk, Island Park Dr., 843-971-9816, www.myislandtown.com. 1-29 Blues & BBQ Harbor Cruises, Thursdays, 843-722-1112, www.charlestonharbortours.com. 1-30 Fort Moultrie, guided tours daily, 9am-5pm, Sullivan’s Island, 843-883-3123. 1-30 Connections: From Africa to America, 11:15am, 1:15 & 3:15pm, Drayton Hall, 843-769-2638, www.draytonhall.org. 1-30 The Salt Marsh, exhibit daily, S.C. Aquarium, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org. 2-18 Chicago, Charleston Stage Company, Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com. 2, 23 Moonlight Mixers – Shaggin’ on the Pier, 7-11pm, Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 843-795-4FUN, www.ccprc.com. 3-5 Charleston Beach Music & Shag Festival, Sat. & Sun., 843-571-3668, www.beachmusicandshagpreservationsocietyofsouthcarolina.com. 3-24 Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8am-2pm, Marion Square at King & Calhoun Streets, 843-724-7305. Bluegrass & BBQ Festival, Boone Hall Plantation, 843-884-4371, 4 www.boonehallplantation.com. Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30am-11:30am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Plantation 4-25 & Gardens, Hwy. 61, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com. From Seeds to Shillings: Gardens and Agriculture, history program at Charles Towne 7 Landing, 843-852-4200. 7-28 Wine Strolls at Middleton, wine tastings in the gardens, every Wednesday 5:30-7pm, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org. 9, 16, The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular 22, 30 Congregational Church, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com. Annual Scottish Games & Highland Gathering, Boone Hall Plantation, 17 843-529-1020, www.boonehallplantation.com. 17-18 Lowcountry Antiques and Collectibles Market, 10am-5pm, Sat. and Sun., Gaillard Auditorium, 843-849-1949. 17 & 21 Rice Harvest, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org. 21-10/2 MOJA Arts Festival, Arts celebration highlighting African-American & Caribbean contributions to western & world culture, 843-724-7305. 22-10/23 Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens, Thurs., Fri. & Sat., 7-10pm, and Sun., 2-5pm, 843-722-4630, www.preservationsociety.org. 22-25 Glorious Gershwin, Montague Terrace, North Charleston Coliseum, 800-745-3000, www.coliseumpac.com. 23-24 Living History Days at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, 10am-2pm, 843-881-5516. 23-25 Museum Mile Weekend, thirteen attractions, www.charlestonmuseummile.org, 843-722-2996 x235. 25 Charleston Green Fair, Noon-6pm, Marion Square, 843-513-2655. 54 www.charlestongateway.com
Cobblestones of the Past
Winds of War Part III: Stormy times
Shaw
By summer of 1863, the passionate cries of a quick and easy conflict had long faded into the stark reality of civil war. Countless news of battles, draft riots, food shortages and high prices became the norm of day-to-day life for most Americans, and there was still no end in sight. Horrifying and bloody battles like Antietam/Sharpsburg were followed only by starvation in Vicksburg and more death at Gettysburg. A cold, dark grip was strangling the nation, yet each side only hardened in their refusal to concede.
The Emancipation Proclamation in January of 1863 had given rise to hope for slaves throughout the Confederate States, but it did not free slaves in loyal border states—only states in rebellion. Believed by many to be a political ace for the Union’s cause, the effort worked; throughout America, both free and enslaved blacks had newfound hope. A resurgence of abolition fueled the North, and soon the ranks began to swell with black volunteer soldiers who wanted to fight for freedom. The 54th Massachusetts Regiment was the first black regiment recruited. A 25-year old son of wealthy white abolitionists in Boston, the handsome Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, was chosen to command it. Considered to be an insult by many in well-heeled Northern societies, for racism ran as rampant there as in the South despite the differing view on slavery, Shaw initially turned down the offer given to him by his father. Shaw was uncertain as to whether or not the black soldiers would be able to succeed, but after deep contemplation he accepted the position. Once in command of the volunteers, he was quickly impressed with their intelligence, determination and dedication. On May 28, 1863 the smartly uniformed and drilled 54th View of the mortar battery manned by Massachusetts Regiment was reviewed in Boston Union troops, Morris Island before boarding ships for duty in South Carolina. The 54th Massachusetts saw initial action on July 16, repelling an attack of Confederates on James Island. Yet on July 18 would come the greatest test of courage any soldier could www.charlestongateway.com 55
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face—they were chosen to lead the assault on Battery Wagner, a Confederate fort on Morris Island in Charleston Harbor. Firmly entrenched in the dunes, the march across the sands to the fort would be a certain death trap for the advancing regiment—yet it was in the name of freedom they could march, an honorable cause they could serve.
Colonel Robert Gould Shaw had no illusions about the task that lay ahead of him and his troops. Before they began their advance he said, “I want you to prove yourselves. The eyes of thousands will look on what you do tonight.” The following description of the battle is taken in excerpt from Harper’s Weekly, August 8, 1863: Just as darkness began to close in upon the scene of the afternoon and the evening, General Strong rode to the front and ordered his brigade, consisting of the 54th Massachusetts, Colonel Shaw; the 6th Connecticut, Colonel Chatfield; the 48th New York, Colonel Barton [sic]…to advance to the assault. At the instant the line was seen slowly advancing in the dusk toward the fort, and before a double-quick had been ordered, a tremendous fire from the barbette guns...The guns from Wagner swept the beach, and [others] enfiladed it on the left. In the midst of this terrible shower of shot and shell they pushed their way, reached the fort, portions of the 54th Massachusetts, the 6th Connecticut, and the 48th New York, dashed through the ditches, gained the parapet, and engaged in a hand-tohand fight with the enemy, and for nearly half an hour held their ground, and did not fall back until nearly every commissioned officer was shot down…These brave men were exposed to a most galling fire of grape and canister…raking ditches from the bastions of the fort…[fighting] as long as there was an officer to command...The 54th Massachusetts…went boldly into battle, for the second time, commanded by their brave Colonel, but came out of it led by no higher officer than the boy, Lieutenant Higginson. More than half the time…the fight was simply a hand-to-hand one, as the wounds received by many clearly indicate. Some have sword-thrusts, some are hacked on the head, some are stabbed with 56 www.charlestongateway.com
bayonets, and a few were knocked with the butt-end of musket, but recovered in time to get away... Though most of the 54th Massachusetts would perish storming Morris Island that night, heroism would not take all to the arms of death. William Harvey Carney, born a slave in Virginia who had escaped North through the Underground Railroad, served with the volunteer regiment. He is credited as being the first black American to earn the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration possible in the United States. Carney earned his medal for saving the American flag and planting it on the parapet despite being wounded, and holding it while the troops charged. Recognizing the Federal troops had begun retreat under fire, Carney struggled back across the battlefield, and although wounded twice more, returned the flag to the Union lines. Before turning over the colors to another survivor of the 54th, Carney modestly said, “Boys, I only did my duty; the old flag never touched the ground!” Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and soldiers of the 54th Massachusetts who fell in the attack on Battery Wagner were buried in a mass seaside grave dug out of the dunes. Confederate General Johnson Hagood left Shaw’s body with his black troops, intending it to be an insult, but Shaw’s family was proud that the colonel was with his men. The rising of tide and time has swept away the remains of the regiment and their commander, but it has not erased the memory of their message. Though the attack on Battery Wagner was a tactical loss, the storming victory of spirit displayed by the 54th Massachusetts lives on. Memorials to these fallen soldiers stand today at the Boston Common, the National Gallery of Art, and in popular culture with the Reproduction of Storming Fort Wagner by Kurz and 1989 motion-picture Glory. Allison, 1890 www.charlestongateway.com 57
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Crowd Pleaser Sailing Away on The
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Considered one of the top five things to do in Charleston, exhilarating daily sails or romantic sunset sails are perfect for escaping the crowded streets and sweltering heat of downtown Charleston. Take in the Holy City from the peaceful waters of Charleston Harbor, mingling with dolphins, pelicans and gulls on a two hour sailing tour.
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Charleston was a prominent sailing harbor during the time our country was being developed and has a long and rich maritime history. Today, visitors can set sail and tour the Charleston Harbor on the Schooner Pride, a classic 84' tall ship. The Pride is an authentic replica of an 18th century coastal trading schooner that resembles those majestic ships that once dotted the harbor.
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Crowd Pleaser Charleston Green Fair
Noon-6pm, Sunday, September 25 Marion Square Downtown Charleston Conceived as an idea of putting on a truly “green” event, Charleston Green Fair 2008 launched with over 5,000 people in attendance at Marion Square Park and 95% of their waste being diverted from the landfills. This year’s event will have over 100 exhibitors and non-profit organizations showcasing green products and services, including a variety of local food vendors offering delicious selections using fresh local ingredients. Some of the best in local entertainment will be offered throughout the day, plus Green Fair’s KidZone will provide fun interactive games and activities that will inspire your kids to become Stewards of our Community! For more info about Charleston Green Fair, call 843-513-2655.
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