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Uniquely Charleston Historic Morris Island Lighthouse Cobblestones of the Past Winds of War: 150th Civil War Anniversary
Spotlight on the Arts Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
Patriots Point offers a unique opportunity to learn about some of our Country’s fi nest moments. Understand the Patriotism, Honor and Character that defi nes 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 fi rst-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 PatriotsPoint.org to learn more. Patriots Point • On Charleston Harbor 40 Patriots Point Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 866-831-1720 • www.PatriotsPoint.org
Contents January, February, March 2011 Vol. 63 No. 1
FEATURES
Crowd Pleasers 8 Up Close and Personal at the South
Carolina Aquarium
14 2011 Charleston Symphony
Orchestra Designer Showhouse
55 Free Gullah Heritage Programs at
Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
60 Cooper River Bridge Run
16 Antiquing in Charleston
61 Winter Garden Festival
17 Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day!
62 28th Annual Lowcountry Oyster
24 64th Annual Spring Festival of
Houses & Gardens
28 Middleton Place & Edmondston-
Alston House Host Special Exhibits Commemorating Civil War Sesquicentennial
29 The Family Circle Cup
Festival
Uniquely Charleston 20 The Allure of Sweetgrass Baskets 56 Historic Morris Island Lighthouse Spotlight on the Arts 26 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition
35 2011 BB&T Charleston Wine +
What’s in Bloom 30 Native Flowers, Plants & Trees
48 Threads of War: Clothing & Textiles
Cobblestones of the Past 32 Winds of War: 150th Civil War
Food Festival
of the Civil War - Exhibit at the Charleston Museum
51 And It’s Free!
Anniversary
What’s Cookin’? 38 Red Rice
IN EVERY ISSUE Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Shopping Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Dining Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Sightseeing Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Tides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 52, 54 Downtown Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
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HYMAN’S SEAFOOD Voted Most Popular Seafood Restaurant in the Southeast (Southern Living Magazine Readers Poll Survey – 9 years running!)
APPETIZERS
FOR THE FISHERMAN
All Prices Subject to Change
choice of one of the following: Red Rice, Baked Potato, French Fries, Collard Greens, Snap Peas, Broccoli, Sweet Potato, Sweet Potato Souffle, Mac & Cheese or Grits
For fish #1, #2, #3 selections change daily to ensure freshness. Specify broiled, fried, Cajun, lightly Cajun, sauteed, Caribbean jerk, or scampi. Fish #1 10 to 20 fish to choose from. 9.95 Fish #2 11.95 SEE DAILY BOARD Fish #3 13.95 Shrimp 13.95 Oysters Mkt. Calamari 12.95 Buffalo Shrimp 14.95 Carolina Delight - Grit Cake topped with Salmon, Shrimp, Crab Cake, Scallop 16.95 Scallops 14.95 Sauteed Mussels 14.95 Shrimp & Grits or Salmon & Grits 14.95 Captain’s Platter - Scallop, Shrimp, Haddock Fried 16.95 Crispy Flounder (16oz Awesome) 15.95 (equals 3 items on a combo) Hyman’s Lump Crab Cakes (2) 16.95 À LA CARTE Large Combination Platter X-Large Fresh Steamed Shrimp any 3 above 17.95 chilled with Old Bay Seasoning • 9.50-28.95 You Choose any 5 above 28.95 From Any Above any 7 above (for two) 39.95 CHILDREN’S MENU Soft Shell Crab 18.95 Grilled Cheese, Tuna Salad, Hot Dogs, Mkt. PB&J or Hamburger 3.95 Snow Crab 15.95 Fish & Chips 6.95 Seafood Fettuccine Alfredo/Marinara 13.95 Fried Shrimp 6.95 Fish ’n’ Chips (Haddock) Chicken Strips or Fettucine Alfredo 5.95 FOR THE FARM BUOYS 10oz Meatloaf Dinner 9.95 HOMEMADE SOUPS Fettuccine Alfredo or Marinara 9.95 Award-winning She Crab, Seafood Bisque, Chicken Fettuccine Marinara or Alfredo 12.95 or Soup of the Day Cup 4.25 Bowl 5.50 16oz Aged Prime Rib 22.95 27.95 PO-BOY SANDWICHES $7.50-$15.95 Surf & Turf (and many other items as well) DIETERS DELIGHT $5.95 - $14.95 All meals include coleslaw & hush puppies and your
Fried Scallops 6.95 Clam Strips 5.95 Crab & Shrimp Dip 5.95 Cajun Shrimp 5.95 Stuffed Mushrooms wrapped in Bacon 6.50 Fried Green Tomatoes 4.95 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 6.95 Sauteed Mussels, Buffalo Shrimp, Shrimp & Grits or Salmon & Grits 5.95-6.95 Fried Calamari 4.95 Fried Shrimp & Pups 5.95 Soft Shell Crab - Fried Mkt. Oysters - 1/2 dozen, full dozen (raw or steamed) Mkt. Gator Sausage 5.95
C omments from the C ritics : 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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Welcome
to C h a r l e s to n Thank you for choosing Historic Charleston as your destination. Long walks, with stops along the way in area shops and restaurants, are the perfect pastime during our mild winter days. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War, and several of our museums and historical sites are offering exhibits that give rare glimpses of life during the War Between the States—many are highlighted here. Also in this issue, a Charleston Gateway exclusive that history buffs will enjoy—the first of our four-part series of articles about the Civil War that will be featured in each “Cobblestones of the Past” this year. Whatever you decide to do, tuck this copy of Charleston Gateway in your bag for easy reference along the way! Whether this is your first visit or an annual tradition, Charleston is the perfect spot for a relaxing vacation. Please enjoy our history, delicious food and unique attractions. And, thank you for visiting our city and we hope to see you again soon! Please visit us on the web, www.charlestongateway.com, and find us on Facebook for insider tips and exclusives!
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Crowd Pleaser
Up Close and Personal at the South Carolina Aquarium
This March, splash on over to the South Carolina Aquarium to see the newly-renovated outdoor exhibit, the Saltmarsh Aviary! The perfect family adventure during the spring or summer months, explore South Carolina’s largest habitat in this intimate exhibit. An immersive 2,500-square-foot exhibit with expansive views of the Charleston Harbor, guests will feel as if they are kayaking through the saltmarsh tidal creeks of the Lowcountry. Catch a glimpse of shoreline favorites such as herons, diamondback terrapins and pufferfish as well as the all-new stingray exhibit with over 20 stingrays! Guests will have the opportunity to try their hand at the newest experience, Feed the Rays! Just step on over to the new Shem Creek Shrimp Shack, purchase a cup of shrimp, and watch what happens as you feed the stingrays! For more information, visit www.scaquarium.org or call 843-577-FISH (3474).
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One of South Carolina’s premiere outdoor arts events! 13TH ANNUAL
SATURDAY
May 14th SHOW & SALE AZALEA PARK • SUMMERVILLE
• MINGLE & CHAT WITH OVER 35 WORLD-CLASS SCULPTORS • FULL TO GIFT-SIZE SCULPTURES • LIVE SCULPTING DEMONSTRATIONS AND DAILY LECTURES • DORCHESTER SCHOOL DISTRICT II STUDENT ART EXHIBIT • SCULPTURE COLLECTION TOURS • CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES • SILENT AUCTION • LIVE MUSIC • GREAT BARBEQUE AND MORE!
10am-6pm
SUNDAY
May 15th 10am-5pm
Experience the Arts during
Arts Education Week May 7-13
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Admission: $5.00/day $7.00 weekend pass
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Children and Students FREE with adult admission.
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Event Held Rain or Shine!
Sculpture In The South • P.O. Box 1030 • Summerville, SC 29484 askus@sculptureinthesouth.com • 843.851.7800
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Habitat for Humanity’s Cottage & Art Tour Celebrated instructors Daily workshops & lectures for all ages Emerging Student Art Show D.R.E.A.M. Brown Bag Arts Lunch Plein-Air Paint Out
www.sculptureinthesouth.com
Arts Education Week is made possible through the collaborative spirit of many local organizations.
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Art Gibbes Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Sculpture in the South . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Books The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Clothing & Accessories Harbor Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Munchkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Sarah’s View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Needlework & Crafts Cabbage Row Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 It’s a Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Little Blue Cottage . . . . . . . . . . . 25 People, Places & Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Village Knittery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Gifts Gibbes Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Harbor Specialties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Saints Alive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Sarah’s View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 12 www.charlestongateway.com
Home furnishings & Accessories The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Terrace Oaks Antique Mall . . . . . . . . 15 Jewelry Filthy Rich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Nice Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Specialty American Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cupcake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Good Scents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Market Leather of Charleston . . . . . . 22 MoonPie General Store . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Mount Pleasant Towne Centre . . . . . 13 The Smoking Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Toys American Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Kapla Tom’s Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Wineries Market Street Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Crowd Pleaser
2011 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Designer showhouse
Now in its 34th year, the Charleston Symphony Designer Showhouse has become an annual tradition for locals and visitors alike. Each year, a different space is transformed by some of our area’s most talented designers, creating a stunning visual display.
This year, the CSOL has selected the William Steele House, located at 89 Beaufain; this private residence is an important landmark for Charleston, not only because of its fine architectural details but also because of its rich history. It has been painstakingly restored and the original house now looks much as it did when constructed 200 years ago. Modern amenities have been built on the site of the former kitchen, and a new three bedroom guest quarters is on the location of the old carriage house. The Showhouse is held to benefit the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and will be open to the public March 17 through April 17. Tickets are $20 at the door and $15 before March 15, and may be purchased at www.csolinc.org. The house will be open 10 am-4 pm Monday-Saturday, and 1-4 pm on Sundays. For more info, call 843-723-0020.
You never know what’s around the corner at... TERRACE OAKS
Antique Mall 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.
www.terraceoaksantiques.com Be sure to get a FREE copy of
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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
NICE ICE Fine Jewelry
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Antiquing in Charleston
From the 1740s until the Civil War, Charleston was home to British North America’s richest citizens. The upper class used its wealth to enhance its sophistication, traveling abroad to collect fine antiques and art and importing rare valuables from all over the world. Today, Charleston’s unique shops hold some of the finest English and Continental furnishings, early pottery and Chinese porcelain, chandeliers, architectural items, rare books, historic maps and more. The city’s offering of antiques is so complete, in fact, that distinguished collectors refer to Charleston as “The Antiques Mecca of the South.”
When antiquing, keep your eyes open for the fine woodwork that is particular to this region. Since its earliest days, Charleston has attracted cabinetmakers who have created some of the most beautifully intricate furniture in the country. Other finds may include relics from the city’s earliest days; perhaps you’ll find a weathered slave tag, a bullet from the Civil War or a colorful chard of a Southern Belle’s favorite china tea set. The possibilities are endless. Finding Charleston’s array of antique treasures is easy. On King Street, you’ll discover the historic Antique District, with more than 40 diverse shops. At 191 King is Geo. C. Birlant & Co., one of Charleston’s oldest and finest shops. At 308 King, Croghan’s Jewel Box is noted for their antique jewelry and silver. Other antique establishments worth perusing are located on Queen, State, Broad and East Bay Streets in the historic district. New shops are continually opening on upper King Street as well. The opportunities for antique shopping are not limited to the Charleston peninsula, however. Spacious markets exist on and off of Highway 17, both East (Mt. Pleasant) and West (of the Ashley River). These shops offer furniture, collectibles and jewelry for every budget. Be sure to check out Terrace Oaks Antique Mall on James Island, one of the area’s largest dealers with over 11,000 square feet of antique treasures! If you are looking for a particular piece but can’t find what you had in mind, don’t forget the reproduction shops, where you can purchase beautiful and affordable reproductions of the popular originals. The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation at 108 Meeting Street feature authentic fine furniture, china and more. Check out Acquisitions on East Bay as well. For more information, pick up a Charleston Antiques Dealers Association (CADA) brochure in one of the members’ shops or at a Visitors’ Center. 16 www.charlestongateway.com
Upscale Children’s & Maternity Consignment
Complimentary monogramming on Vera Bradley purchases
Same-Day Custom Embroidery
843.881.7994 423 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant (Minutes from the Yorktown in Peach Orchard Plaza)
190 East Bay Street • 843-722-3722 Mon-Sat 10-6 • Sun 11-5 Extended summer hours www.HarborSpecialtiesCharleston.com
Crowd Pleaser Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! “Don the Green” and join the celebration in downtown Charleston on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. Festivities begin at 8 am with mass at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church on St. Philip Street, followed by the parade at 10 am and Irish flag raising at 11:30 am. Lunchtime festivities continue at noon in Marion Square with delicious Irish food and live entertainment. For more information, call 843-556-3578 or visit www.scirish.org.
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Needlepoint 13 Broad St. • At the foot of State St. 843-722-1528 • Charleston, SC 29401 www.cabbagerowshoppe.com
Complimentary Bottled Water at
73 Broad St. • 843.725.5483
Next to St. Michael’s Church A non profit store that gives all profits to mission outreach
Discover
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.
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AIKEN-RHETT HOUSE, c. 1820
NATHANIEL RUSSELL HOUSE, c.1808
St • 843.723.1159 • Daily:10-5,
51 Meeting St • 843.724.8481 • Daily:10-5, Sun:2-5 pm
48 Elizabeth
Sun:2-5 pm
Charleston’s Most Intact Antebellum Mansion
Charleston’s Grandest Neoclassical House Museum
Historic Charleston Foundation works to preserve the historical, architectural, and cultural character of Charleston and the Lowcountry. Visit our historic house museums and experience our mission at work. Afterward stop by The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation and peruse our jewelry, gifts, furnishings, home accessories, and the city’s largest bookstore dedicated to local culture, cuisine, gardens, and history.
THE SHOPS of HISTORIC CHARLESTON FOUNDATION
108 Meeting Street • 724-8484 • Daily: 9-6, Sunday 12-5
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Philip Simmons Heart Collection
Uniquely Charleston
The Allure of Sweetgrass baskets
More than 300 years ago, Lowcountry slaves brought from West Africa their craft of weaving baskets from a local grass. Originally used for the practical purpose of collecting rice and cotton in plantation fields, the skill has been passed from generation to generation. There are no instructional books on sweetgrass basket making, nor are its secrets readily shared; it is a tradition that is upheld within a proud group of people as part of an ancestral story that is cherished and honored. “My mother’s mother taught me how to weave these baskets when I was 12 years old,” explains Marie Rouse, who sells her handmade baskets from a stand on Highway 17 in Mt. Pleasant. “She’s 96 now, but her family’s tradition keeps on going.” When holding a sweetgrass basket, one can sense more than just its historical allure. Its hand-stitching and elaborate designs and shapes are a treat to the eyes. In fact, because of their intricate detail, sweetgrass baskets can take anywhere from 12 hours to three months to complete, each one boasting its own unique character. “They can be used as air-fresheners too,” says Rouse, referring to the baskets‚ lingering fresh-hay scent. Another aspect that adds to the value of sweetgrass baskets is that they are becoming increasingly rare; some have even declared sweetgrass basketmaking a dying art. Though there has been a significant effort to preserve the basketmakers’ trade, highway stands and sidewalk displays have decreased dramatically in number. In 1900, over 2,500 basketmaking families were active in the industry; today, there are only about 200. Large-scale land development has overtaken many of the wild marshes and swamps where sweetgrass grows, making the material harder to
find. Furthermore, new generations in these old basketmaking families are pursuing other career interests. Over the centuries, the sweetgrass basket has changed from a practical plantation tool to a fine art object that represents rich heritage and meticulous skill. Once sold in the early 1900s for around $2-3 each, baskets in today’s market bring from less than $100 to as much as $20,000. Since these baskets are found only in the Lowcountry, they serve as a beautiful reminder of your trip here, but how do you choose one? You will see that the baskets‚ shapes and designs vary, and some even include different grasses like bulrush. “You cannot say that any certain thing makes one basket better than another basket – that’s like saying one painting is better than another painting,” says Rouse, who explains that deciding which basket to buy is a matter of personal taste. She adds, however, that a tightly-woven, quality basket can easily last more than a century, if it’s cared for properly. The sweetgrass basket has become a widely respected and distinctive art form, finding its way into the residences of royalty and highly distinguished art museums like the Smithsonian Institution. It is a unique and historically significant offering that adds to the charm of the Charleston area.
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Market Leather of Charleston Famous for Prices • Hundreds of Handbags Inside Rainbow Market • 843.722.1156
A Taste of
Yesterday
Factory Fresh MoonPies, RC Colas & Other Vintage Sodas MoonPie T-shirts, Hats & Accessories Soda Fountain with Handmade MoonPie Ice Creams Young Plantations Pecans - Free Samples Serving Hotdogs, Milkshakes, Malts, and MoonPie Sundaes Carolina Gourmet Foods Unique Gifts, Candy, Toys Video of the MoonPie Story
48 North Market St., Charleston 843.724.3525 • www.moonpie.com
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! www.charlestongateway.com 23
Crowd Pleaser
64th Annual Festival of Houses & Gardens March 17- April 16
Experience the intimate charm and elegance found only beyond Charleston’s private garden gates and historic thresholds during Historic Charleston Foundation’s 64th Annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens.
Set amid the historic ambience of the city’s Old & Historic District, this series of awardwinning tours showcases Charleston’s distinctive architecture, history, gardens and culture. These tours provide a rare opportunity for guests to go inside the private houses and gardens of some of America’s most beautiful historic residences, dating to the 18th century. Charleston has been renowned for three centuries as “a city set in a garden.” The Festival is set during the peak of the city’s blooming season, and tours feature seven to ten properties each day in one of eleven neighborhoods, dating from the American colonial period, through the antebellum and Victorian eras, to early 20th century. Beautiful architecture and lush gardens are woven throughout the historic neighborhoods of Charleston, which has consistently been named among the ten most courteous and friendly cities in America. Photo by Leigh Handal, Historic Charleston Foundation
Tours and events vary daily to allow you to enjoy the diversity of this unique port city which traces its origins to 1670. For more information and tickets, call 843-722-3405 or visit www.historiccharleston.org. 24 www.charlestongateway.com
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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!
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ELIZA’S QUILT In Celebration of Indigo Kit and patterns available. Charleston 843-937-9333 Summerville 843-871-8872 www.ppquilts.com
The Little Blue Cottage Summerville Beads For the everyday beader
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Spotlight on the Arts
Southeastern Wildlife Exposition 2011 February 18-20
Now in its 29th year, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is the largest wildlife art and nature event in the nation, attracting 35,000-40,000 attendees annually. Along with the 2011 Featured Artist, Eldridge Hardie, SEWE will host approximately 100 artists and over 300 exhibitors from across the country and around the world. A 3-day celebration of nature that has earned a reputation for excellence, SEWE now hosts the world’s foremost experts in wildlife and nature art, as well as conservation research and environmental education. In addition to world class art exhibitions, host sites will feature high end giclees, jewelry, Skins for Conservation, book signings and the work of talented nature photographers. Jim and Jaime Dutcher will share “Living with Wolves,” the remarkable story of the six years they spent researching wolves in the wilderness of Idaho, and the team from the Busch Wildlife Sanctuary will host educational live animal presentations. Through the Certified South Carolina/Fresh on the Menu programs, some of Charleston’s finest chefs will be conducting cooking demonstrations, and a wide variety of fresh, local products will be available. A wide array of wildlife collectibles, including antique and working decoys, handmade knives and unconventional art, will also be on display.
Conservation exhibits, Center for Birds of Prey flight demonstrations and children’s activities will again be set up in Marion Square. The Dock Dogs® competitions will return to make a big splash at Brittlebank Park, and this venue will also include the Sporting Village, featuring outdoor outfitters, safari and hunting guides, along with retriever demonstrations, demonstrations by Charleston Angler, and live music. Tickets start at $10 per day, and children 10 and under are free. SEWE provides free shuttle service between venues during show hours with a ticket or badge. For more information, visit www.sewe.com or call 843-723-1748. 26 www.charlestongateway.com
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Middleton Place & Edmondston-Alston House Host Special Exhibits Commemorating Civil War Sesquicentennial
Secessionists, Soldiers and Slaves: The Middleton & Alston Families’ Civil War Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road Edmondston-Alston House, 21 East Battery January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015 The Middleton Place House Museum and the EdmondstonAlston House will mount special changing exhibits commemorating American Civil War sesquicentennial anniversaries on a year-by-year basis and follow the lives of the Middleton family, Alston family, friends and slaves. Using personal letters, first-hand accounts and collections of the Middleton Place Foundation, the war will be viewed through the lens of the Middleton and Alston families as Secession and early war optimism turn slowly into defeat. The exhibit will explore rice culture during the war, the building of Charleston’s defenses, investing in experimental “seegar boats,” the use of slaves for war projects and runaway slaves fleeing the plantations for Union controlled-bases in Beaufort and Port Royal. For more information, call Middleton Place at 843-556-6020, Edmondston-Alston House at 843-722-7171 or visit www.middletonplace.org. 28 www.charlestongateway.com
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The Family Circle Cup
The 2011 Family Circle Cup will be held April 2-10 at the Family Circle Tennis Center on Daniel Island. Every spring, the City of Charleston and Daniel Island serves as a backdrop to one of the richest and most traditional events in women’s professional tennis. The Family Circle Cup, one of twenty Premier Events on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, has a roster of past champions that include some of the biggest names in the history of women’s tennis including Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Steffi Graf, Gabriela Sabatini, Martina Hingis, Jennifer Capriati, Venus Williams, Justine Henin and Serena Williams.
As one of the hottest tickets in professional sports, the Family Circle Cup is more than just a tennis tournament it’s a festival with some world-class tennis thrown in. During the week, fans are entertained with a variety of activities aimed at making their week on Daniel Island a memorable one. It’s an action packed nine days filled with high-level tennis and a host of other activities that have been created for all age groups from children to senior citizens. For tickets or more information, call 843-856-7900 or visit www.familycirclecup.com.
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What’s in Bloom
AROUND CHARLESTON
January—Oxalis (Wood Sorrel) A lovely addition to the winter garden, oxalis often blooms throughout the winter into spring and repeats the show off and on through summer and fall. Commonly seen cultivars have small pink to white to light purple blooms. Also called four-leaf clover or shamrock, this attractive green plant grows in clumps and is happiest in shade or partial sun.
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February—Narcissus pseudonarcissus (Lent lily) This lovely, small pale to deep yellow daffodil is one of the earliest to bloom, just after paperwhites. It is actually a wildflower in disguise and is found naturalized on the roadsides and meadows of the Lowcountry. Called Lent lilies because they usually bloom around the beginning of the Lenten season, these sweet-scented flowers are prized for their hardiness and beauty.
March—Vinca (Periwinkle) This attractive ground cover grows year round in our area and blooms in winter and early spring. Lovely funnel-shaped lilac-colored flowers compliment the variegated cream and green foliage. Plant vincas in part sun to full shade and relax. This is a carefree plant that needs very little care, and a broken branch may very well take root where it lands.
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Cobblestones of the Past
Winds
Long before the first shot of the Civil War in Charleston, a bitter current of turbulence undermined the serenity of post-Revolutionary America. While both North and South amassed grand fortunes, inherent differences in the early colonies led to extreme rifts as generations passed. New Englanders had disdained the Carolina colonists for their love of drink and game, and even for their religious tolerance. As the Puritan grip on the North faded, the bluntness of manners did not; and to Southern society, so proud of its graces if not duplicitous nature, found those manners less than agreeable. In the Antebellum period it was said that a “Boston gentleman looked as if he knew everything, while a Charlestonian looked as if he knew everything worthwhile for a gentleman to know.� However, social differences became complicated with political turmoil. The debate over slavery grew deeper after importation of slaves ended in 1808. The Missouri Compromise of 1820 was an attempt by Congress to stabilize the amount of free vs. slave states, but the moral issue of slavery remained as ardent as ever. The industrial revolution began to stir, with dirty, dusty streets a threat to idyllic plantation life. However, the growing division of North and South was rent irrevocably apart over a series of protective tariffs. Thomas Cooper, an Englishman who later became president of
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ds of War: 150th Civil War Anniversary Part 1: Seeds of Secession South Carolina College in Columbia, is perhaps the earliest known secessionist after his speech in Columbia in the 1820s: If he [Northern manufacturers] cannot make goods as cheap and as of good quality, is that a reason why his deficiencies should be made good out of our pocket, by compelling us to pay exorbitant prices? I have said…what use to us is this most unequal alliance? By which the South has always been the loser and the North always the gainer? Is it worth our while to continue this union of states, where the North demands to be our masters…? Despite these early warnings and protestations, Congress, in 1828, passed what became known as the Tariff of Abominations. Even though import duties were increased, total revenue decreased, as people ceased buying foreign goods. Trade with Europe in cotton had made the South extremely wealthy, and the Northern lawmakers were pointedly ending that trade. But two men who remembered Cooper’s speeches stepped forward: Robert Barnwell Rhett, who was a legislator from Walterboro, South Carolina, and John C. Calhoun, then Vice President of the United States. The relationship between the “nationalists” and “sectionalists” in Congress naturally declined over the next several years, and at a 4th of July speech in 1832, Rhett spoke, “What sir, Carolina has ever obtained great or free, but by Revolution?... Revolution! Sir, it is the dearest and holiest word, to the brave and free.” Several months later, on November 24, 1832, delegates to a South Carolina convention declared the Tariff Acts of 1828 and 1832 to be null and void. Effective the following February, federal duties would no longer be collected in South Carolina.
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President Andrew Jackson, who had no love for John C. Calhoun over personal reasons to begin with, responded by increasing military presence at Fort Moultrie and Castle Pinckney, saying, “We shall cross the mountains into…South Carolina with a force…so overwhelming as to render resistance hopeless.” Things generally went from bad to worse that December. Calhoun resigned as vice president but remained a senator. Speculation abounded that Jackson may have him arrested for treason. Jackson introduced a bill to force collection of tariffs in South Carolina. The famous Calhoun-Webster debates stoked the passions of everyone involved. When the bill came up for vote, all Southern senators but John Tyler walked out of the chamber in protest. While South Carolina planned for a federal invasion, Henry Clay and John C. Calhoun were holding private meetings in search of a way to allay the crisis. A compromise was reached, and the stirrings of war receded, but never did fade completely after the 1830s. By the time Abraham Lincoln was elected in November of 1860, with only 40% of the popular vote, three decades of unrest were waiting to break free. Lincoln, despised for his anti-slavery sentiments and his views on expansion, was not even on the ballot in nine southern states. Across the street from Charleston City Hall the day the election results were announced, Federal Judge Andrew Magrath was in session. When the day’s business was complete, he addressed the court before removing his robes and leaving the bench:
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In the political history of the United States an event has happened of ominous import to the 15 slave-holding states. Feeling an assurance of what will be the action of the state, I consider it my duty…to obey its wishes. For the last time I have, as a judge of the United States, administered the laws of the United States…”
Tempers were hot throughout the country; feelings hardened. South Carolinians wasted no time in preparing for war, though the Secession Convention did not meet in Columbia until December 17, 1860. Concerns over a smallpox outbreak—not to mention a temperate upstate view on secession—brought the delegates to Charleston by train the following day. There, a fifteen gun salute and cheering crowd awaited them. The Secession Convention met at the South Carolina Institute Hall on Meeting Street, December 20, 1860, to call for votes at 1:15 pm. When the Ordinance of Secession was read, “a stillness that could be felt prevailed.” The delegates reconvened at 6:30 pm for the signing ceremony. Famed diarist Mary Boykin Chesnut was staying at the Mills House Hotel across the street, unable to concentrate from the noise. She later wrote of the gloomy sentiments shared between herself and her friend Sarah Rutledge what may come: “The talk is: ‘Fort Sumter must be taken, and it is one of the strongest forts’. How in the name of sense are they to manage? I shudder to think of rash moves.” 34 www.charlestongateway.com
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2011 BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival March 3-6
Food and wine connoisseurs can enlighten both their palates and senses during the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival that runs March 3-6, 2011.
To begin the festivities, there will be an opening celebration on Thursday, March 3. At the Salute to Charleston’s Chefs: 2011 Opening Party, some of Charleston’s top chefs will be preparing small plates that celebrate the best in the city. There will be wine pairings as well as desserts by local pastry chefs and live entertainment. Exciting culinary events will continue through Sunday. On Friday, March 4, guests of the Lowcountry Farm to Table Excursion, leaving from and returning to the U.S. Custom House at 200 East Bay Street, will have a unique opportunity to learn about the culinary history of our area and see food reach its final destination. Tickets for this culinary tour are $200 per person for the 11 am-4 pm event. The festivities end on Sunday with a true BBQ, Blues and Brew, from 5-8 pm, under the main tent at Marion Square. That afternoon, top pitmasters from around the South will prepare everything from brisket to the whole hog. The Blue Dogs, a local favorite, will return to end the Festival with a bang. For more information, call 843-722-5547, or email info@charlestonfoodandwine.com. To purchase tickets, visit www.charlestonfoodandwine.com.
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Charleston Red Rice
A true Lowcountry delight, there are nearly as many ways to prepare red rice as there are cooks in Charleston, but the basic recipe remains the same: rice, tomatoes and pork fat simmered together to make delicious! This dish is perfect served with fried seafood or cooked greens. If you don’t eat pork, vegetable fat can be used with good results.
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4 strips bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 onions, chopped fine 1 small can tomato paste (6 ounces) 2 ¼ cups water 3 teaspoons salt 2-3 teaspoons sugar ½ teaspoon pepper 1 cup long grain rice 8 tablespoons bacon grease (optional) Fry bacon, remove from pan. Sauté onions in grease. Add tomato paste, water, salt, sugar and pepper. Bring mixture to boil, then add rice and extra bacon grease (if desired). Bring to boil again, stir well, and then reduce heat to low. Do not open and stir again until rice is completely cooked (follow directions on rice package), stir in crumbled bacon and serve. Adapted from Charleston Receipts Repeats
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Did You Know?
Most of the generals on both sides of the Civil War had been graduates of West Point in the preceding years. However, early in the war it seemed as if the south had gotten all of the key military talent. Next to Robert E. Lee, the most famous Confederate general was the bold Stonewall Jackson. It was a key moment in the war when Jackson was shot by friendly fire during the Battle of Chancellorsville in the spring of 1863. His arm amputated, he contracted pneumonia and died several days later, depriving the South of one of its greatest generals. Not fond of ceremonies or military music, Ulysses S. Grant said he could only recognize two tunes. “One was Yankee Doodle, the other one wasn’t.” Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest had 30 horses shot from under him and personally killed 31 men in hand-to-hand combat. “I was a horse ahead at the end,” he said. General Stonewall Jackson walked around with his right hand in the air to balance the blood flow in his body. He thought that because he was right-handed his left hand didn’t get as much blood as his right. So, by raising his right hand, it would allow the excess blood to run into his left. www.charlestongateway.com 39
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. Edisto Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 206, Edisto Island, SC 29438. 843-869-3867. Toll free 888-333-2781. eichamber@aol.com. www.edistochamber.com. MOUNT PLEASANT/ISLE OF PALMS VISITOR CENTER 311 Johnnie Dodds Blvd. Open 9am5pm daily. 843-849-9172. SUMMERVILLE VISITOR CENTER 402 N. Main St. (Hwy. 17A). 843-8738535. www.visitsummerville.com. 40 www.charlestongateway.com
TOURS & ATTRACTIONS BLACKBEARD’S COVE FAMILY FUN PARK Over six acres of indoor and outdoor attractions will entertain the family, rain or shine! From miniature golf, go-karts and the climbing wall to the indoor playground and arcade. And come hungry! Our Galley serves homemade pizza and other yummy grub plus beer and wine. 3255 Hwy. 17 N, Mt. Pleasant. 843-9711223. www.blackbeardscove.net. 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!
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Drayton Hall...More tHan a House. 3380 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414 843.769.2600 www.draytonhall.org A National Trust Historic Site
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.
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 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’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 12:30pm, the #1 tour value in Charleston! New Tour: 11:00am Historic City Tour. New: All tours include admission to Powder Magazine at your leisure. Free downtown pickup. www.historictoursofcharleston. com. 843-577-3311.
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THE DARK SIDE OF CHARLESTON WALKING TOUR/ Bulldog Tours An uncensored look—full of corrup-
tion, 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. THE ORIGINAL PUB TOUR OF CHARLESTON Eat, drink & be merry, just as the locals do, on this European-style pub crawl! Explore Charleston’s most historic taverns and pubs. Sample traditional appetizers, Southern cocktails, and local micro-brews while hearing Charleston tales from local guides. $30 per person. 2½ hour tour departs 40 N. Market St. Resv. Required. 843-577-5535. SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM Discover what’s new at Charleston’s most visited attraction! Explore new worlds at Penguin Planet, get up close to sharks, river otters and more, tour the Sea Turtle Hospital, touch sting rays. Open daily. www.scaquarium.org. 843-720-1990.
Historic Buildings & MUSEUMS
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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. www.charlestongateway.com 43
Edmondston−Alston HousE 21 East Battery, Charleston (843) 277-7171 Open Daily Tuesday−Saturday 10am−4:30pm Sunday 1:30pm−4:30pm Monday 1pm−4:30pm www.middletonplace.org
The Citadel Museum Located on the Citadel campus. Uniforms, photographs & documents representing the Corps of Cadets. 843953-6846. City Hall Gallery City Hall. Broad & Meeting Streets, c. 1801. Council Chamber contains John Trumbull portrait of George Washington and others. College of Charleston St. Philip and George Streets. Founded in 1770, chartered in 1786, the oldest municipal college in America. Campus features many architecturally significant buildings. dock Street Theatre 135 Church St. Opened Feb. 12, 1736. First building in America designed solely for theatrical use. Twice burned & rebuilt. 843-720-3968. GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART 135 Meeting St. Charleston history as seen through painting, miniature portraiture, sculpture, photographs and more. Tues.-Sat. 10-5 and Sun. 1-5. Adults $9; Seniors, Students and Military $7; Children (6-12) $5; Under 6 free. 843722-2706. www.gibbesmuseum.org.
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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 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. North charleston & American Lafrance fire museum & education center 4975 Center Pointe Dr., North Charleston. Adjacent to Tanger Outlets. 843-740-5550. www.legacyofheroes.org. Old Exchange & PRovost Dungeon East Bay at Broad St. Circa 1767. Half Moon Battery beneath the dungeon floor to the elegant Great Hall where George Washington was entertained. Over 300 years of American history. Open daily 9am-5pm. Admission fee. 843-727-2165. The powder magazine 79 Cumberland St. The oldest public building in the Carolinas, circa 1713, the
Powder Magazine housed the gunpowder that protected the city from the threats of the Spanish, French, Native Americans and pirates. Today it houses a museum of Colonial Carolina history. Guided tours: Thurs.-Sun. 10am-4pm. Admission. 843722-9350. 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 $16; Over 62 & military with ID $13; military in uniform free; 6-11 $8; 5 & under free. 843-8842727. www.PatriotsPoint.org. Rainbow Row 82-107 East Bay Street. The city’s 18th century waterfront district featuring many
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fine homes famous for their pastel-colored facades.
Historic Forts Fort Dorchester SC Hwy. 1642. Construction began during French and Indian Wars, circa 1757-60. 843-873-1740. Fort Moultrie Sullivan’s Island. 171 years of U.S. seacoast defense. Site of Revolutionary War Battle. Administered by National Park Service. Open daily, 9-5. Closed Dec. 25. 843-883-3123. Fort Sumter Charleston Harbor. Where the War Between the States began in April 1861. Administered by the National Park Service. 843-722-1691.
HISTORIC HOMES AIKEN-RHETT HOUSE Historic Charleston Foundation. 48 Elizabeth St. Circa 1818. Virtually unaltered since the 1850s. Former home of Gov. & Mrs. William Aiken, Jr. Adults $10, 6-16 $5, 5 & under free. 843-7231159. Calhoun Mansion 16 Meeting St. The largest privately owned home in Charleston. 1876. As 46 www.charlestongateway.com
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. 843-7228205. 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. 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
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.
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. 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. 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. Jan. & Feb. 10am-5pm daily, March 10am-6pm daily. 843-795-4FUN. www.ccprc.com. 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. Jan. & Feb. 8am5pm, March 8am-sunset daily. 843-795PARK. www.ccprc.com.
MAGNOLIA PLANTATION & GARDENS Hwy. 61, 10 miles NW of Chas. Listed in National Register of Historic Places. Petting zoo, mini-horses, Biblical Garden, picnic area, plantation house & Audubon Swamp Garden. 843-5711266. 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. 843556-6020. 800-782-3608. 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. Jan. & Feb. 8am-5pm, March 8am-sunset daily. 843572-7275. 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.
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Crowd Pleaser
Threads of War: Clothing and Textiles of the Civil War - Exhibit at The Charleston Museum
Through September 5
Commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the Civil War, The Charleston Museum presents Threads of War: Clothing and Textiles of the Civil War. This original exhibition offers a glimpse into the lives of those on the homefront, who battled deprivation and fear while raising their families and protecting their property, as well as the soldiers who fought on the front lines. Threads of War shows that, as the nation’s bloodiest conflict dragged on, it took its toll not only in lives lost, but on fashion, supplies, household goods and every aspect of life. Women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, uniforms and accessories, flags, quilts and coverlets, along with period magazines, newspapers, daguerreotypes and diaries provide vivid images of 1860s Charleston and a lifestyle torn apart by war.
Located at 360 Meeting Street, The Charleston Museum is open to the public MondaySaturday, 10 am-5 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm. For more information, call 843-722-2996 or visit www.charlestonmuseum.org.
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January
Ca l e n da r o f E v e n t s
1-3/31
National Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition, North Charleston Riverfront Park, free, 843-740-5854.
1-12/31/15 Secessionists, Soldiers and Slaves: The Middleton & Alston Families’ Civil War, exhibits at Middleton Place & Edmondston-Alston House, 843-556-6020, 843-722-7171 or visit www.middletonplace.org. 2-22
Stingrays Hockey, North Charleston Coliseum, 843-744-2248.
2-30
Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-1:30am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266.
2-31
Great Ocean Experience! South Carolina Aquarium, 2:30pm daily, 843-720-1990.
2-3/27
Art of Our Time, Selections from the Ulrich Museum of Art, Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706.
2-9/5
Threads of War: Clothing and Textiles of the Civil War, Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.
3-21
North Charleston City Gallery Exhibit: Deborah Meyer, Charleston Area Convention Center, Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, free, 843-740-5854.
11-12
Monty Python’s Spamalot, Best of Broadway Series, 7:30pm, North Charleston Performing Arts Center, 843-202-2787.
14-30
Same Time Next Year, Flowertown Players, 133 S. Main St., Summerville, 843-875-9251.
15
Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Concert, 7pm, Royal Missionary Baptist Church, 843-740-5854 for advance tickets.
15-16
Lowcountry Antiques and Collectibles Market, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm, Gaillard Auditorium, 843-849-1949.
17
House Concert Series, Chamber Music Charleston, 7:30pm, Edmondston-Alston House, 21 East Battery, 843-763-4941.
19-22
Charleston Comedy Festival, check for venues, 843-853-6687.
21-23
Charleston Boat Show, North Charleston Convention Center, 843-364-8491, www.thecharlestonboatshow.com.
21-30
Blue, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183.
21-2/12
The Drowsy Chaperone, Village Playhouse, Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, 843-856-1579.
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The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular Congregational Church, $16-$28, 843-270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com.
28-2/13
A Raisin in the Sun, Footlight Players, 20 Queen St., 843-722-4487.
29-2/26
Winter Garden Festival, Saturdays, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266.
30
Lowcountry Oyster Festival, 10:30am-5pm, Boone Hall Plantation, 843-805-3084.
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A nd I t ’ s F ree !
Alhambra Hall Park in Mount Pleasant offers a great view of Charleston and shows why she is known as the “Holy City” Angel Oak, said to be the oldest living tree east of the Mississippi, is on Johns Island Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in Mount Pleasant Citadel Dress Parades are mid September through April on Fridays, usually at 3:45 p.m. Farmers’ Markets are Saturdays in Marion Square (Mar.-Dec.) and Tuesdays in Mount Pleasant on Coleman Blvd. Fort Moultrie Visitor Center on Sullivan’s Island – 171 years of U.S. seacoast defense Four Corners of Law at Broad & Meeting: • St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (God) • U.S. Post Office (Federal) • Charleston County Court House (County) • City Hall (City) Gateway Walk – Start at St. John’s Lutheran on Archdale Street, walk to King and Meeting, cross and end in Circular Congregational and St. Philip’s Churchyards Historic Charleston Foundation Preservation Center on Meeting Street John Rivers Communications Museum houses a large collection of antique communications equipment The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum preserves historical handwritten documents Tour the art galleries in the French Quarter Enjoy swings, fishing, and watching regattas at Waterfront Park Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center in Liberty Square next to the S.C. Aquarium
February
Ca l e n da r o f E v e n t s
1-26 1-28 1-28 1-3/27 1-3/31 1-12/31/15 1-9/5 2 3-12 3-13 4 6-27 8-26 11-20 11-27 13 14, 25 18-20 18-20 19-20 19-20 22 25-3/5
Winter Garden Festival, Saturdays, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266. Albino Alligator! South Carolina Aquarium, daily, 843-720-1990. North Charleston City Gallery Exhibit: Goose Creek Artist Guild, Charleston Area Convention Center, Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, free, 843-740-5854. Art of Our Time, Selections from the Ulrich Museum of Art, Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706. National Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition, North Charleston Riverfront Park, free, 843-740-5854. Secessionists, Soldiers and Slaves: The Middleton & Alston Families’ Civil War, exhibits at Middleton Place & Edmondston-Alston House, 843-556-6020, 843-722-7171 or visit www.middletonplace.org. Threads of War: Clothing and Textiles of the Civil War, exhibit at Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org. German State Philharmonic, 7pm, Gaillard Auditorium, 843-571-7755. The Drowsy Chaperone, Village Playhouse, Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, 843-856-1579. A Raisin in the Sun, Footlight Players, 20 Queen St., 843-722-4487. Colonial Caper, Dinner Theatre, 7pm, Charleston Area Convention Center Ballroom, $35, 843-740-5847. Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-1:30am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266. Camellia Walks, Guided tours, Tues., Thurs., Sat., 11am, Middleton Place, reservations 843-556-6020. 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183. Stingrays Hockey, North Charleston Coliseum, 843-744-2248. The Ellington Experience, Charleston Ballet Theatre with Charleston Jazz Orchestra, 7:30pm, Charleston Music Hall, 843-723-7334. The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular Congregational Church, $16-$28, 843-270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com. Southeastern Wildlife Expo, www.sewe.com, 843-723-1748. Women’s Escape Weekend-Path to Rediscovery, Kiawah Island Golf Resort, 843-763-4941. Lowcountry Antiques and Collectibles Market, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm, Gaillard Auditorium, 843-849-1949. Civil War Encampment, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020. Youth America Grand Prix, Charleston Concert Association, 7pm, Gaillard Auditorium, 843-571-7755. The Golden Oscar, Charleston Ballet Theatre, CBT Black Box Theatre, 843-723-7334.
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When the festival ends, we play on... German State Philharmonic Feb. 2, 2011
Experience the joy of world-class music and dance !
Ballet Grand Prix Feb. 22, 2011
The Charleston Concert Association Premier Presenter at the Gaillard Auditorium
The King’s Singers March 15, 2011
What’s next on your concert list? For more information: charlestonconcerts.org 843.727.1216
Paul Taylor Dance Company, photo: Lois Greenfield
Romeo and Juliet with the Russian National Ballet Theatre March 7, 2011
March
Ca l e n da r o f E v e n t s 1-27
Art of Our Time, Selections from the Ulrich Museum of Art, Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706.
1-29
Camellia Walks, Guided tours, Tues., Thurs., Sat., 11am, Middleton Place, reservations 843-556-6020.
1-31
North Charleston City Gallery Exhibit: Lupe Lawrence & Ann Lawtey, Charleston Area Convention Center, Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, free, 843-740-5854.
1-31
The Salt Marsh Aviary: Up Close and Personal! South Carolina Aquarium, daily, 843-720-1990.
1-9/5
Threads of War: Clothing and Textiles of the Civil War, Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.
1-12/31/15 Secessionists, Soldiers and Slaves: The Middleton & Alston Families’ Civil War, exhibits at Middleton Place & Edmondston-Alston House, 843-556-6020, 843-722-7171 or visit www.middletonplace.org. 3-6
BBT Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Marion Square and other venues, 843-722-5547, www.charlestonfoodandwine.com.
3, 11, 18, 25, 31
The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular Congregational Church, $16-$28, 843-270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com.
4-6
First (Scots) Presbyterian Bach Festival, 4th-5th 7:30pm, 6th 4pm, 53 Meeting St., 843-722-8882, www.bachfestivalofcharleston.org.
4-26
Boeing-Boeing, Village Playhouse, Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, 843-856-1579.
6-27
Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-1:30am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266.
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Romeo and Juliet, Russian National Ballet, 7pm, Gaillard Auditorium, 843-571-7755.
11-20
Helium, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183.
17
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, downtown Charleston, 8am-4pm, 843-556-3578.
17-26
Nashville, Charleston Ballet Theatre, CBT Black Box Theatre, 843-723-7334.
17-4/16
64th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens, A different tour each day, 843-722-3405.
17-4/17
CSOL Designer Showhouse, 89 Beaufain St., Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm, 843-723-0020.
18-27
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Flowertown Players, 133 S. Main St., Summerville, 843-875-9251.
18-4/3
Messiah on the Frigidaire, Footlight Players, 20 Queen St., 843-722-4487.
19-20
Lowcountry Antiques and Collectibles Market, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm, Gaillard Auditorium, 843-849-1949.
22-26
Charleston Fashion Week, various events, 843-971-9811.
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Crowd Pleaser
Free Gullah Heritage Programs at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site
Celebrate Gullah Heritage! The National Park Service, in partnership with the Town of Mount Pleasant, is sponsoring a series of free cultural programs at Charles Pinckney National Historic site every Saturday at 2 pm during February and March.
These Gullah programs range from craft demonstrations such as quilting, cast-net making, indigo-dyeing and sweetgrass basket sewing to cooking, African drumming and story-telling, folk-tales, spirituals and other musical performances. Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, located at 1254 Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant, is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 843-881-5516 or visit www.nps.gov/chpi.
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Uniquely Charleston
Historic Morris Island Lighthouse
Surrounded by water, Morris Island lighthouse stands all alone about 300 yards off shore from the island of Folly Beach. It can be viewed from the northeast end of Folly Island and from the bridge coming on to Folly Beach. Morris Island, home of the lighthouse, was once a good sized island with numerous buildings around it. The lighthouse was completed in 1876 and was the second lighthouse to be built on the island.
In the 1700s there were three islands that stretched for four miles between Folly Island and Sullivan’s Island. They were named Middle Bay Island, Morrison Island and Cummings Point. The first Charleston lighthouse was built on Middle Bay Island in 1767. The tower was cylindrical and stood 102 feet tall. The lantern room had a revolving lamp that had a range of about 12 miles. In 1858 a Fresnel lens was installed. In the early 1800s the channel leading to Charleston began to shift causing a change in the tidal currents. Sand began to build up between the islands and this resulted in the three islands merging into a single island. Since Morrison Island was the central of the three earlier islands, the now single island was called Morrison Island. Later the name was shortened to Morris Island. The first Charleston lighthouse continued to provide service up to the Civil War. In 1861 the fleeing Confederate soldiers blew up the lighthouse so northern troops could not use it.
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Morris Island was heavily fortified to defend Charleston harbor, with the fortifications centered on Fort Wagner. It was the scene of heavy fighting during the Union Army’s campaign to capture Charleston, and is perhaps best known today as the scene of the ill-fated assault by the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, an African-American regiment. The regiment and this assault, where it suffered over 50% casualties, was immortalized in the film Glory. Following the Civil War, in 1873, Congress appropriated money for the rebuilding of the Morris Island Lighthouse (then referred to as the Charleston Main Light). The lighthouse was completed in 1876 approximately 400 yards from the earlier tower. It stood 161 feet tall and was patterned after the Bodie Light of the Outer Banks in North Carolina. There were a total of 15 buildings on the island besides the lighthouse tower. Included in these were the keeper’s quarters, various outbuildings, and a one-room schoolhouse (the school teacher came over from the mainland on Monday, taught the children during the week and returned to the mainland on Friday). Toward the end of the 1800s the channel had again shifted, but this time the change threatened the Charleston Harbor. In order to keep the channel open several jetties had to be built. These were completed in 1889. Although the channel into Charleston was saved, the changing tidal currents resulting from the jetties caused severe erosion on Morris Island. The island began to shrink. By 1938 many of the buildings were destroyed and others moved. The light was automated in 1938 and the Fresnel lens was removed. Since 1938 over 1600 feet of land surrounding the tower has been lost. Today it stands alone, completely surrounded by water. In 1962 the Sullivan’s Island lighthouse was built to replace the Morris Island Light, which was decommissioned. The U.S. Coast Guard had plans to demolish the tower but petitions from local residents saved the structure. A non-profit was formed, Save the Light, Inc., that, in 1999, bought the historic lighthouse for $75,000 to preserve it for the people of South Carolina. In 2000, the lighthouse was transferred to the State of South Carolina through the Department of Natural Resources. The lighthouse is leased to Save the Light, Inc. for 99 years to coordinate the stabilization, erosion control and restoration of the lighthouse and to raise the necessary funds for that work. This past summer, a new foundation was built, stabilizing the lighthouse by replacing wood pilings with concrete micropilings. Visit www.savethelight.org for the latest news on the lighthouse and photos of the ongoing restoration. www.follybeach.com www.charlestongateway.com 57
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Get fit and have fun at this year’s Cooper River Bridge Run. The Finish Festival at Marion Square promises food, entertainment and fun for everyone. For more information, or to register, visit www.bridgerun.com, or call 843-8561949.
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Friday, April 1, is set aside just for younger runners. At noon, the Kids Run Expo will begin in Hampton Park, with many fun activities and treats. Starting with Warm-up with t-bone at 4 pm, running events begin at 5 pm, with something for all ages. Toddlers can run the 25 yard course, and older children may participate in the one mile run.
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The 2011 Cooper River Bridge Run will be held on Saturday, April 2 at 8 am. This is the 34th year for the 10K run/ walk. A local tradition that stretches back to 1978, this 10K race draws more than 30,000 participants every year. The race promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education and opportunity.
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POINTS OF INTEREST
Crowd Pleaser Winter Garden Festival
The 2011 Winter Garden Festival, beginning January 29, will span five consecutive Saturdays, through February 26, at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, continuing its century-old tradition as a haven for gardeners seeking color and beauty during the cool months. The festival is entering its fifth season against the backdrop of Magnolia’s Romantic-style gardens, designed in the mid-1800s by the Rev. John Grimke Drayton. Magnolia is America’s oldest garden and the last large-scale, Romanticdesigned garden in the United States. For more information, call 843-5711266, 800-367-3517 or visit www.magnoliaplantation.com.
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28th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival
The Greater Charleston Restaurant Association will be hosting the 28th annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival on Sunday, January 30, 2011. Located on the 700+ acre grounds of historic Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, this fundraising event is orchestrated by a volunteer staff with proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House, Hollings Cancer Center and the Charleston Science Materials Resource Center. The Lowcountry Oyster Festival is the world’s largest oyster festival and has been named one of the “top 20 events in the southeast” by Southeastern Tourism Society. Highlights include the legendary “Oyster Shucking” and “Oyster Eating” Contests, live music from the stage, a selection of domestic and imported beers, a Kids Corner complete with pony rides and jump castles and a “Food Court” showcasing a variety of local favorite restaurants to satisfy everyone’s taste. The Lowcountry Oyster festival will take place on Sunday, January 30, from 10:30 am-5 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 the day of the event, with no fee for children under 10. In an effort to improve the flow of traffic around the event site, everyone is encouraged to do their part and carpool. Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com and at all local Visitor Centers.
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MOUNT PLEASANT CALENDAR OF EVENTS Lowcountry Oyster Festival / Jan 30th Gullah Heritage Programs / Saturdays, Feb. 5 - Mar. 26 Mount Pleasant Arts Festival / Mar 19th For more information on these and other events visit townofmountpleasant.com or call 843-884-8517.
Middleton Place National Historic Landmark
gArdens • house • stAbleyArds • restAurAnt • inn • equestriAn center
An 18th century rice plAntAtion comprising AmericA’s oldest gArdens, the middleton plAce house museum built in 1755, And the newly rejuvenAted plAntAtion stAbleyArds. experience AfricAn AmericAn focus tours, nAture wAlks, And cArriAge tours. the restAurAnt presents low country fAre for lunch And dinner. find distinctive locAl And regionAl items At the museum shop And the gArden mArket & nursery.
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4300 Ashley River Road (Hwy. 61), 14 miles northwest of Charleston, SC Toll-free (800) 782-3608 or (843) 556-6020
www.middletonplAce.org