Charleston Gateway | January, February, March 2013

January, February, March 2013 Priceless

T H E

P R E M I E R

300 Years of History: The Powder Magazine of South Carolina

gw1.13.01.indd 1

V I S I T O R

since 1955

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

G U I D E

Witness to History: Civil Rights Era Photographs

by James Karales

12/7/12 11:31 AM

gw1.13.02.indd 1

12/7/12 11:34 AM

C H A R L E S T O N

HARBOR TOURS Rated

Come aboard for a relaxing and fascinating harbor cruise!

A “must-see” Charleston attraction. You’ll enjoy: • 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 historic Fort Sumter plus: • The Charleston Battery and its stately homes • Confederate & Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson • Patriots Point and the USS Yorktown • Castle Pinckney and much more!

• Air-conditioned salon level and snack bar on board.

Advance ticket purchase recommended. Buy tickets on our web site or call our ticketing company Zerve. Carolina Belle departs from the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside St. FREE PARKING 2013 HARBOR TOUR SCHEDULE is available on site.

9:30 11:30 1:30 Tour Tour Tour

3:30 Tour

Feb 15Mar 9

✔ ✔

Mar 10Mar 31

✔ ✔ ✔

April 1April 28 April 29June 23 June 24Aug 18 Aug 19Nov 3 Nov 4Dec 1 Dec 7,8 14,15, 26-29

gw1.13.03.indd 1

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

(NPS photo)

Stunning views of Fort Sumter!

Dolphin Sightings!

Panoramic views of Charleston Harbor!

800-979-3370

www.CharlestonHarborTours.com The Carolina Belle is available for Private Charters, Group Dinner Cruises, and Group Rates. Call our Sales Manager at 843-722-1112 to book your next event!

10 Wharfside St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-722-1112

Order tickets online just scan the tag.

12/7/12 11:36 AM

Contents

January, February, March 2013 Vol. 65 No. 1

FEATURES 8 14 16 18 24 27 30 32 37 39 47 48 49

Crowd Pleasers The Family Circle Cup 66th Annual Spring Festival of Houses and Gardens 2013 BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre Offers Lighthearted Take on Whodunits The Hat Ladies Join the Folly Beach Easter Promenade Experience Winter’s Beauty with Camellia Walks at Middleton Place 2013 Charleston Symphony Orchestra Designer Showhouse Charleston Named #1 City in the World by Condé Nast Traveler 30th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival Free Gullah Heritage Programs at Charles Pinckney National Historic Site Annual Flowertown Festival Charleston’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Southeastern Wildlife Exposition

51 10th Annual Charleston International Antiques Show 60 Cooper River Bridge Run Spotlight on the Arts 20 Witness to History: Civil Rights Era Photographs by James Karales Uniquely Charleston 28 New Discoveries in the Aiken-Rhett House Museum What’s Cookin’?

38 South Carolina Oyster Pie Cobblestones of the Past 53 300 Years of History: The Powder Magazine of South Carolina What’s in Bloom 57 78th Annual House and Garden Tours

IN EVERY ISSUE

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Shopping Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Dining Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 35 Sightseeing Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 52, 56 Downtown Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Tides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

4 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.04.indd 1

12/7/12 11:39 AM

HYMAN’S SEAFOOD VOTED MOST POPULAR SEAFOOD RESTAURANT IN THE SOUTHEAST 9 YEARS IN A ROW (Southern Living Magazine Readers Poll Survey – 9 years running!)

APPETIZERS

Fried Scallops Mkt. 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 Mkt. Sauteed Mussels, Buffalo Shrimp, Shrimp & Grits or Salmon & Grits 6.95-7.95 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

À LA CARTE

X-Large Fresh Steamed Shrimp chilled with Old Bay Seasoning • 9.50-28.95

FOR THE FISHERMAN

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 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, or Scallops 18.95 Scallops Mkt. Sauteed Mussels 15.95 Shrimp & Grits or Salmon & Grits 15.95 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

$3.00 OFF

purchase of $10 or more at Hyman’s Express only.

Not valid with any other coupons, promos or discounts.

Chicken Fettuccine Marinara or Alfredo Filet Mignon Surf & Turf (and many other items as well)

HOMEMADE SOUPS PO-BOY SANDWICHES CHILDREN’S MENU

13.95 23.95 27.95

$4.25-$5.95 $8.95-$15.95 $3.95-$8.95

ALL PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE Gluten Free Menu and Glatt Kosher Meals Now Available FOR UNBIASED, UNFILTERED, CUSTOMER COMMENTS, PLEASE SEE HYMAN'S SEAFOOD FACEBOOK PAGE. COMMENTS FROM THE CRITICS:

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: “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. Good Morning America: Most courteous staff. AAA, Mobile Guide, Condé Nast, G Frommer’s, Fodor’s, Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet & Moons Approved.

FREE APPETIZER

EXPANDED DINING ROOMS FOR A SHORTER WAIT TIME Be sure to visit Hyman’s Half Shell & Aaron’s Deli next door!

The only thing we guarantee is your 100% satisfaction. No If’s, And’s or But’s!

11am-until • 7 days a week • 215 Meeting St. • 843.723.6000

gw1.13.05.indd 1

Wadamalaw Delight…

Fried green tomatoes over a bed of creamy cheese grits

w/this coupon. Not valid w/any other coupons, promos or discounts.

12/7/12 11:40 AM

Welcome

to C h a r l e s to n Thank you for choosing Historic Charleston as your vacation destination.

We are proud to have been named the #1 vacation destination in the world by Condé Naste Traveler. Their readers voted our city the best in the world!

This time of year, long walks are the perfect way to enjoy a mild winter day. Our gardens are beautiful year-round and a peek around a garden wall will reward you with a glimpse of lovely cool weather blooms. A visit to one of our many museums is also a great way to spend a leisurely day.

The 300th anniversary of The Powder Magazine is this year; you’ll find it highlighted on our cover and in “Cobblestones of the Past.” This fascinating piece of history is a not-to-be-missed landmark of our historic city. New historical knowledge is continually being unearthed in the Holy City, and our “Uniquely Charleston” feature provides fascinating new information about the Aiken-Rhett House and the lives of its enslaved inhabitants.

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!

Leslie Moore, Editor 6 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.06.indd 1

12/7/12 11:42 AM

gw1.13.07.indd 1

12/7/12 11:43 AM

Crowd Pleaser

The Family Circle Cup

The 2013 Family Circle Cup will be held March 30-April 7 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. Since 1973, the Family Circle Cup has been a pioneer in women’s professional sports, creating milestones that over the years have directly influenced the popularity of women’s professional tennis. The Family Circle Cup, A WTA Premier Event, 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, Serena Williams and Carolina Wozniacki.

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.

8 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.08.indd 1

Photos courtesy of Family Circle Cup

12/10/12 9:41 AM

The City’s Largest Collection of Architecture & History Books Prints ~ Maps ~ Jewelry ~ Gifts Sweetgrass Baskets Handcrafted by local artisans Visit our shop for unique Charleston gifts www.preservationsociety.org 147 King Street • 843-722-4630

www.charlestongateway.com 9

gw1.13.09.indd 1

12/7/12 11:45 AM

T H E

PR E M I E R

V I S I TOR

G UI D E

GATEWAY PUBLICATIONS

Senior Account Executive Art Director Editor Editorial Writers

Amanda Kennedy-Colie Taylor Nelson Leslie Moore Valerie Perry R. Alan Stello, Jr.

STRAND MEDIA GROUP

Delores Blount Susan Bryant Patrick Sullivan Dayton Colie Bobby Dalto Wayne Eggleston Sherry Ellerich Patrick Sullivan Accountant Ronald Pacetti Administrative Assistant Barbara Leonard Executive Publishers Jim Creel Bill Hennecy Tom Rogers

Publisher Sales & Marketing Director Photography Director Photographers

Member Charleston Metro Chamber, Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Charleston Hoteliers Exchange Club, Greater Summerville/Dorchester County Chamber of Commerce, Greater Charleston Hotel & Motel Association

Gateway Publications PO Box 80626 Charleston, SC 29416 Fax 843-225-8864 info@charlestongateway.com www.charlestongateway.com For advertising information

843.224.5865

Charleston Gateway, founded in 1955, is published quarterly and distributed free throughout Charleston and the surrounding area. Copyright 2013, all rights reserved. Repro足duction of any material prepared by Gateway Publications and appearing within this publication is strictly prohibited without express written consent of the publisher.

In our last issue, we inadvertently printed that U.S. Military receive free admission at the USS Yorktown when actually U.S. Military with ID are charged $15 admission and U.S. Military in uniform get in free. We regret this error.

10 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.10.indd 1

12/10/12 9:44 AM

WITNESS TO HISTORY Civil Rights Era Photographs by James Karales On View January 11–May 12, 2013 Gibbes Museum of Art 135 Meeting Street Engaged as a photo-journalist for Look magazine, acclaimed photographer James Karales witnessed and documented many historic events during the Civil Rights movement and created some of the era’s most iconic images.

Witness to History is made possible by the generous support of Gateway Magazine.

FOLLOW US Lewis Marshall Carrying U.S. Flag, Selma to Montgomery March for Voting Rights in 1965 (Detail), 1965, by James Karales (American, 1930–2002).

Vintage gelatin silver print. ©Image courtesy of the Estate of James Karales

gw1.13.11.indd 1

www.gibbesmuseum.org

12/7/12 11:48 AM

Shopping ACCOMODATIONS Historic Charleston Bed & Breakfast Reservation Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ART Chosen Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Gibbes Museum of Art. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Preservation Society of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 BOOKS The Preservation Society of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES Maggie Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 GIFTS Chosen Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Classic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Gibbes Museum of Art. . . . . . . . . . . . 11 The Preservation Society of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 HOME FURNISHINGS & ANTIQUES Geo. C. Birlant & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Main Street Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Terrace Oaks Antique Mall . . . . . . . . 36 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

DIRECTORY

JEWELRY Chosen Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Classic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 The Preservation Society of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 This N That Beads & More. . . . . . . . 26 NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS Cabbage Row Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 It’s a Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 People, Places & Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . 26 This N That Beads & More. . . . . . . . 26 The Village Knittery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 SHOPPING CENTERS Mount Pleasant Towne Centre. . . . . . 13 SPECIALTY Chosen Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Cupcake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Good Scents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 InTown.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 The Old Charleston Ghost Shop. . . . 22 THEATRE Black Fedora Mystery Theatre & Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 The Sound of Charleston. . . . . . . . . . 31 Theatre Charleston. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Charleston Concert Association. . . . . 25 TOYS American Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Kapla Tom’s Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 WINE SHOPS Charleston Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

12 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.12.indd 1

12/7/12 11:49 AM

F R A N C E S C A ’S C O L L E C T I O N S

YOUR YO U VIS SITT ISN N ’TT COM OMPLLETTE WITH WITH WI THOU O T A TR OU TRIP IP TO MO MOUN UNTT PLEA UN A SA SANT N NT TO OWN WNEE CE C NT N RE RE,, WI WITH TH H MOR OREE TH T AN A 60 ST STOR ORES OR ES AND R ES ESTA TAUR TA UR RAN ANTS TS..

TS

Loca Lo cate tedd at Hwy wy. 17 N at th thee Is Isle le of Pa Palm lmss Co Conn nnec ecto t r | 84 to 843..21 216.99 9900 00 | mtp tple leas asan anttttow owne nece centtre re.ccom | fac a eb eboo ook.co com/ m/sh shoppmpptc

BPRO-1296-82355.indd 1

8/15/12 11:26 AM

gw1.13.13.indd 1

12/7/12 11:51 AM

Crowd Pleaser

66TH ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL OF HOUSES AND GARDENS March 21- April 20, 2013

Experience the intimate charm and elegance found only beyond Charleston's private garden gates and historic thresholds during Historic Charleston Foundation’s 66th 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.

Exciting special events are planned throughout the Festival. On Friday, March 29, from 4:30-7 pm, the Festival Plantation Picnic and Oyster Roast gives guests the opportunity to experience the unique culinary pleasures of the Carolina Lowcounty at Drayton Hall Plantation. Tickets are $45 for adults and $20 for ages 6-12 and include steamed oysters and other Southern Cuisine. Reservations are required.

Cruise the Charleston Harbor on the “Spirit of Carolina” with historian Ian McDonald on April 2, 16 and 19. Cruises are $45 for adults and $20 for ages 6-12. Cruises depart from the Fountain Walk behind the S.C. Aquarium and include hors d’oeuvres, a wine or beer ticket and soft drinks. Reservations are required and passengers must be ready to board at 1:15 pm as the boat leaves promptly at 1:30 pm.

Special musical concerts are one of the most popular special events. On March 25, “Beethoven on Church Street” will be held at the First Baptist Church; “Bluegrass Jam” will be offered on April 3 at the Circular Congregational Church, and “Ol’ Time Bluegrass,” will conclude the concert series on April 13 at St. Stephen Episcopal Church.

Concert tickets are $30. For more information and tickets, call 843-722-3405 or visit www.historiccharleston.org.

Photo by Carrie Naas Photography 14 www.charlestongateway.com

Experience Our Finest

Aiken-Rhett house MuseuM, c. 1820 Charleston’s Most Intact Antebellum Mansion

nAth AthAniel A Aniel Russell house MuseuM, c. 1808 Charleston’s Grandest Neoclassical House

48 Elizabeth St. • 843.723.1159 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pm www.historiccharleston.org/Aiken-Rhett

51 Meeting St. • 843.724.8481 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pm www.historiccharleston.org/Russell

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,

The Charleston Silversmiths’ Collection

home accessories, and the city’s largest bookstore dedicated to local culture, cuisine, gardens, and history.

charleSTon FoundaTion 1 T108heMShopSS of hiSToric h : M-S: 9 - 6, S : 12-5 (843) 724-8484 eeTing TreeT

ourS

un

arkeT Shop of hiSToric charleSTon FoundaTion 2 M 188 M S h : d , 9:30 - 6 www.historiccharleston.org eeTing TreeT

gw1.13.15.indd 1

ourS

aily

(No sales tax)

12/7/12 11:53 AM

Crowd Pleaser

2013 BB&T CHARLESTON WINE + FOOD FESTIVAL February 28-March 3, 2013

Food and wine connoisseurs can enlighten both their palates and senses during the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival that runs February 28-March 3, 2013.

Discover the distinctive flavors of the Lowcountry and uniquely Charleston experiences while interacting with and learning from the country’s best chefs, authors and beverage professionals. With over 80 events over the course of the Festival weekend, there is truly something for every person and every taste!

On Saturday March 2, a new and exciting event, the Waffle House Smackdown, hosted

by Bon Appétit contributor Andrew Knowlton, a native of Atlanta, where the iconic chain originated, will offer thrills for all as guest and local chefs recreate the chain’s famous dishes in a timed competition. Guests will not leave hungry as Waffle House favorites will be served at the conclusion of the competition.

Truly the heart of the BB&T Wine + Food Festival, The Culinary Village in Marion Square will be buzzing with activity all weekend long. Over 80 food, wine and spirit stations – serving samples of products from across the country – are blended together at this Festival hot spot.

Round off the Festival weekend with a less than lazy Sunday afternoon filled with the Rigs, Pigs + Swigs. Some of the South’s best pit masters will bring their best offerings to this celebration of all things ‘cue. Enjoy a variety of beer, wine and cocktails to go along with a feast including pulled pork, brisket, seafood, chicken, and more. This year’s venue, the Mount Pleasant Visitors’ Center, located under the Ravenel Bridge, offers not only breathtaking views of the iconic Charleston skyline, but also plenty of open-air space for rigs of all shapes and sizes, dancing to the music of The Bushels and celebrating another great year of the Festival!

For more information, call 843-722-5547, or email info@charlestonwineandfood.com.

To purchase tickets, visit www.charlestonwineandfood.com.

16 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.16.indd 1

Photo by Andrew Stephen Cebulka

12/7/12 11:54 AM

InTown members know about local sales, specials, events & exclusive members-only offers in advance!

Membership is free!

Join today at InTown.com

gw1.13.17.indd 1

12/7/12 11:56 AM

Crowd Pleaser

THE BLACK FEDORA COMEDY MYSTERY THEATRE OFFERS LIGHTHEARTED TAKE ON WHODUNITS

Something funny is going on in downtown Charleston and it doesn’t take Sherlock Holmes to deduce that if you love a good mystery… or need a good laugh…The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre & Shoppe is the solution.

Three comic mysteries run most evenings and some mornings/ matinees. Enjoy some laughs with friends or date night away from the kiddies at the comic whodunit, Inspector NoClue’s Murder Mystery.

For history buffs and those who “ain’t afraid of no ghosts” there's the hauntingly historical, hysterical Charleston History Mystery. And for families and closet buccaneers “thar be” The Pirate Mystery Treasure Show – a truly fun and interactive experience for children.

The moment you step through the door of this cozy theatre, you are in an atmosphere of mystery. You can browse the mysterythemed books and gifts in the quirky shoppe, play the “detective game” lining the theatre walls, and if you wish, participate in the show. Guests can volunteer to play a character or choose to stay out of the spotlight and enjoy some tasty appetizers and desserts or something from the beer/wine/drink selection.

Located at 164 Church St., Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre shows run Thursday-Saturdays at 7:30 pm and Sundays at 4 pm. Call or visit the website for additional showtimes. Tickets are $24 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under. For more info, call 843-937-6453 or visit www.charlestonmysteries.com.

18 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.18.indd 1

12/7/12 11:58 AM

Since 1922, Direct Importers of the Southeast’s Largest Selection of 18th & 19th Century English Furniture, Silver, China, Crystal & Brass Exclusive Makers of the Original

Charleston Battery Bench®

only $349 – 48"w, 29"h, 75 lbs.

Custom Sizes, too!

50

191 King Street • Downtown Charleston

843.722.3842 • www.birlant.com

Fine Antiques & Gifts Since 1922

THEATRE

TM

C H A R L E S T O N

11 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!

www.theatrecharleston.com for comprehensive performance schedules and show information. (843) 813-8578

www.charlestongateway.com 19

gw1.13.19.indd 1

12/7/12 11:59 AM

Spotlight on the Arts

WITNESS TO HISTORY: CIVIL RIGHTS ERA PHOTOGRAPHS

BY JAMES KARALES Exhibit at Gibbes Museum January 11-May 12, 2013

A

As part of the forthcoming 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 50th anniversary of desegregation in South Carolina public education, the Gibbes Museum of Art is showcasing an iconic collection of Civil Rights era photographs by acclaimed photographer James Karales. Engaged as a photo-journalist for Look magazine, Karales witnessed and documented many historic events during the Civil Rights movement and created some of the era’s most iconic images. On view January 11 through May 12, 2013, this exhibition will feature forty vintage photographs from the Estate of James Karales that offer insight into this remarkable period of history – a period in which the visual image was crucial in communicating the struggle for justice to the world.

Born in Canton, Ohio, the son of Greek immigrants, James Karales (1930-2002) graduated from Ohio University in 1955 with a BFA in photography. He studied under celebrated photographer W. Eugene Smith (1918-1978) where he gained skills as a master photographic printer and learned the significance of photography not only as a creative medium but as an important means of communication. One of his first photo-essays documented Rendville, Ohio, a once prosperous, racially integrated coal-mining town that by 1956 had fallen on hard times. Karales’s insightful images of this struggling community were precursors to a career spent capturing the humanity of people struggling to be free. On assignment for Look magazine in the 1960s, Karales created some of the most indelible images of the Civil Rights movement. In 1962, Karales traveled extensively with Dr. Martin Luther King, and in 1965, he documented the Selma to Montgomery March for Voting Rights. Karales captured 20 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.20-21.indd 1

12/7/12 1:05 PM

with his camera every aspect of this historic five-day march and in the process created some of his most powerful work.

Today, Karales’s works are in numerous public collections including the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Two major publications, one through University of South Carolina Press entitled Controversy and Hope: The Civil Rights Photographs of James Karales, and another entitled James Karales published by Steidl and Howard Greenberg Gallery in NYC, are due for release during the exhibition and will underscore the significance of Karales and the impact of his work. In addition, Witness to History will be part of the College of Charleston’s 2013 Jubilee Project, a collaborative academic and cultural initiative extending across the Carolina Lowcountry, to acknowledge the forthcoming anniversaries. The Jubilee Project is an outgrowth of the College’s five-year Civil War sesquicentennial commemoration.

Established as the Carolina Art Association in 1858, the Gibbes Museum of Art opened its doors to the public in 1905. Located in Charleston’s historic district, the Gibbes houses a premier collection of over 10,000 works, principally American with a Charleston or Southern connection, and presents special exhibitions throughout the year. In addition, the museum offers an extensive complement of public programming and educational outreach initiatives that serve the community by stimulating creative expression and improving the region’s superb quality of life. Located on 135 Meeting St., museum hours are TuesdaySaturday, 10 am-5 pm, and Sunday 1-5 pm.

Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, students and military and $5 for children 6-12. For more information, visit www.gibbesmuseum.org or call 843-722-2706. www.charlestongateway.com 21

gw1.13.20-21.indd 2

12/7/12 1:05 PM

Discover Clothes & Accessories to fit American Girl® & Bitty Baby® 129 Market Street 843.722.5299

On Market St. between King & Meeting Sts.

americandollshoppe.com

Classic Charleston Gifts & Gallery “Gate at the College of Charleston”

“Finally…Wines That Taste Good!”

Daily Wine Tasting • Gifts For Any Occasion Ph: 843.576.4772 • Fx: 843.576.4745 63 S. Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401 www.CharlestonWines.com

Tom’s Toys

125 Market Street Between King & Meeting Sts

G-2 Gate Jewelry Exclusive Dealers for Cat’s Meow & Annette Lowe Try our new gourmet food line

71 South Market St. • 843.722.1701 Corner of S. Market & Church • Locally Owned

843-720-8943 www.kaplaus.com

P E R F U M E RY Original Tea Olive Perfume Rainbow Market • 40 N. Market St. 843.723.6933

22 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.22-23.indd 1

12/7/12 1:09 PM

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 open-air buildings.

One-of-a-kind shops and restaurants have something for every taste. Charleston’s famous carriage tours also depart from the area.

gw1.13.22-23.indd 2

12/7/12 1:08 PM

Crowd Pleaser

THE HAT LADIES JOIN THE FOLLY BEACH EASTER PROMENADE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2013

Let The Hat Ladies start your holiday weekend by wishing you a “Hatpy Easter!” Have your cameras ready to capture their annual stroll, reflecting the grace and tradition that is Charleston, beginning at 11am down Center Street in Folly Beach, on Saturday March 30. For more info, visit www.hatladies.org or call 843-762-6679.

The Hat Ladies suggest you enjoy the rest of the day shopping on King Street and admiring the holiday decorations in the windows. The next day attend services at one of Charleston’s historic churches followed by Easter brunch at one of the many fine Charleston restaurants.

24 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.24.indd 1

12/7/12 1:11 PM

The Charleston Concert Association Where the Arts come Alive!

October 17, 2012

l

7 PM

Soprano Sylvia McNair and

Here to StayPianist is theKevin new multimedia Cole, concert celebrating the greatestinterpreter team of leading Gershwin collaborators in the history of American in this event. music. perform With a top notchmultimedia touring party, including Kevin Cole the leading Gershwin Opening Night! interpreterSeason and Grammy Award-winning soprano Sylvia McNair, this concert event provides an unprecedented insider view into the legendary duo, and offers rare Warsaw Philharmonic November 3, 2012audio l 7and PMvideo footage of the Gershwins.

Gershwin photos from the family archives, rare video clips, and elegant, state-of-the-art visual elements provide a distinctive audio-visual experience and an unforgettable offering of the Gershwin brothers’ best.

Featuring Maestro Wit and Pianist Yulianna Avdeeva

Summertime Rhapsody in Blue The Man I Love I Got Rhythm Called “the world’s reigning male Love Is Here toChanticleer Stay ’S Wonderful chorus,” by the New Yorker, this They All Laughed Up isthe Band January 22, 2013Strike ensemble known as an 7 PM “orchestra of voices.”

Fascinating Rhythm But Not for Me Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off Presented by the Charleston Concert Association, a locally operated 501(c)3 nonprofit.

Swan Lake performed by

The Russian National Ballet Theatre March 5, 2013

l

Experience the joy of world-class music and dance !

7 PM

All Shows are performed at the College of Charleston Sottile Theatre 33 George Street For tickets call 843-727-1216

For more information: charlestonconcerts.org 843.727.1216

gw1.13.25.indd 1

12/7/12 1:13 PM

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!

Main Street Antiques

Antiques, Consignment & Unique Gifts

A ladies’ boutique of simple elegance 130 S. Main St., Summerville 843.871.6745 • maggieroseinc.com Fabric, Books, Patterns, Notions, Quilts, Sewing Machines Voted One of the Top Quilting Shops in the USA!

Downtown Summerville 129 West Richardson Ave. 843.871.8872

New items arriving daily Over 6500 sq ft

Monday-Saturday, 10:30-5:00 200-A North Main St., Summerville 843.879.9529

This N That Beads & More

Beads, handcrafted items, alterations, custom jewelry and much more!

Classes available • Handicapped Accessible 911 Central Ave., Summerville, SC 29483 843-771-3077

www.thisnthatbeadsandmore.com

843.261.9276 102 Central Avenue Summerville, SC 29483 thevillageknittery.com

26 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.26-27.indd 1

12/7/12 1:14 PM

C

Crowd Pleaser

EXPERIENCE WINTER’S BEAUTY WITH CAMELLIA WALKS AT MIDDLETON PLACE Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in February and March

Camellias, a southern landscape favorite, show off a blaze of color throughout the winter months. Middleton Place, America’s oldest landscaped gardens, offers visitors a chance to learn more about these spectacular flowers during the height of the blooming season with Camellia Walks, held every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday beginning February 14 through March 23. These special guided tours will begin at 11 am and last approximately an hour and a half. Advance reservations are required.

For more information, call Middleton Place at 843-556-6020 or visit the website at www.middletonplace.org.

www.charlestongateway.com 27

gw1.13.26-27.indd 2

12/7/12 1:14 PM

Uniquely Charleston

New Discoveries in the Aiken-Rhett House Museum

“…been to a great entertainment given by the Governor of South Carolina, Mr. Akin and his lovely wife… Five hundred persons…were invited…the entertainment was one of the most beautiful I have been present at in this country.” – Fredricka Bremer, 1850 The Aiken-Rhett House museum, a property of Historic Charleston Foundation, survives uniquely intact with the presence of several layers of original paint, wallpapers, furnishings and outbuildings. Built by John Robinson in 1820 as a simple Federal style townhouse, William Aiken inherited the house in the early1830s. By 1838, it became a magnificent Greek Revival showplace.

Governor Aiken added an art gallery by 1858 and displayed more than 30 works of art there. The family purchased many of these works while seeking enlightenment on a “Grand Tour” of Europe.

The outbuildings include a kitchen house, carriage house, the ruin of one garden folly as well as evidence of another and two privies. A high brick wall encloses the rear portion of the property and surrounds these structures.

In 2003, the Foundation hired a national team of experts to develop a Historic Structures Report (HSR) of the house to aid as a tool in determining the best path for the property’s future preservation and interpretation. The renowned team had previously studied more than 1000 structures throughout the states of Maryland, Virginia, North and South Carolina as well as properties abroad. These experts noted that the outbuildings were so significant that a separate HSR needed to be developed for them. The Foundation hired the same investigative team in 2011 to study the outbuildings and to determine the best use and interpretation of those spaces. While Governor Aiken, Mrs. 28 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.28-29.indd 1

12/7/12 1:17 PM

Aiken, and their daughter Henrietta undoubtedly lived a life of financial privilege, many questions remained regarding the lives and duties of the enslaved African-Americans who lived behind the “big house.”

By December 2011, the team had reached several conclusions. Many findings were made by researching previous archaeology performed at the slave quarters. For example, in the kitchen house, which is separate from the main house, there is a stew stove that is also referred to as a “ragout stove.” It would have allowed the enslaved cooks to execute difficult French sauces more easily than by using a traditional kettle. The Aikens were well-versed in the gastronomic approaches of the period, and high-style French culinary options were employed at this site. Since the Aikens often hosted grand parties with more than 500 guests in attendance, their enslaved staff would have needed every modern convenience to achieve the family’s culinary ambitions.

The living spaces of slave occupants were analyzed as well. In one room, the team found evidence of tack holes for 36" carpeting or sea grass runners. Staff measured the existing sea grass mats in storage on the property and found more than 30 grass mats that all measured the same width.

The team also discovered evidence of several generations of paint that were blue and ochre in hue. These paints would have been quite costly at the time. The mantle at the hearth in the room is Federal in style and was clearly recycled from the Robinson period of 1820.

In this same space, they also analyzed wood materials at the windows, which were found to be curtain brackets from the mid-nineteenth century. The team also noticed a large spike in between two windows in the west wall of the same room. This large spike would have held a painting or a mirror. All of this concrete evidence was surprising, as most oral histories of urban slave life do not document this type of accommodation.

In addition, the team studied the stable and the rooms above it, including living quarters and a hayloft. Evidence of costly blue paint was found in one of those living quarters.

The investigators were amazed that the hayloft was plastered and painted a deep ochre, which was a fashionable color in the mid- nineteenth century. These findings again show that Governor Aiken was financing embellishments in a work space. According to our investigative team there was no reason to plaster and paint a hayloft. No one besides those that worked there would see it. So the question remains, why had it been finished?

Through careful research and the inclusive and thorough interpretation of historic sites, all visitors can have a better understanding of Charleston’s overall history and the people who lived and worked during the antebellum period. The complexities of slavery have been a part of America’s culture since its founding. Once the HSR study is finalized, Historic Charleston Foundation can interpret the Aiken-Rhett property in an even more comprehensive manner.

The staff of Historic Charleston Foundation will continue to work hard at discovering the stories of those enslaved people who lived at the Aiken-Rhett House: their backgrounds, their families, their roles in the household, and their lives following freedom. www.charlestongateway.com 29

gw1.13.28-29.indd 2

12/7/12 1:17 PM

Crowd Pleaser

2013 CHARLESTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE

Now in its 47th 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.

The Showhouse is held to benefit the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and will be open to the public March 21 through April 21. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased at www.csolinc.org. The house will be open 10 am to 4 pm Mon.-Sat., and 1-4 pm on Sundays, except Easter. For more info, call 843-723-0020.

30 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.30.indd 1

12/7/12 1:20 PM

From Gospel to Gershwin

www.charlestonmysteries.com

Experience the sounds that define Charleston’s history – gospel, Gershwin, jazz, music of the Civil War & more Live concerts at Circular Congregational Church 150 Meeting Street at 7 pm January 11 & 25 February 8, 14, 21 March 2, 8, 14, 20, 24, 30

The Largest Privately Owned House Museum & Decorative Arts Collection in Charleston When it was built in 1876, the Charleston News and Courier called it “the handsomest and most complete private residence in the south.” It still is – 24,000 sq. ft. Italianate home and stunning formal gardens – open daily. As seen in Architectural Digest, American Castles, Forbes, HGTV, the Wall Street Journal, Art and Antiques Magazine, the mini-series North and South, Scarlett and The Notebook.

Adults $28 Seniors $25 • Students $16 Children 12 & under are Free

Box Office: 843.270.4903 Tickets at Charleston Area Visitor Centers www.soundofcharleston.com

16 Meeting St. • 843.722.8205 www.calhounmansion.net www.charlestongateway.com 31

gw1.13.31.indd 1

12/7/12 1:21 PM

Crowd Pleaser

CHARLESTON NAMED #1 CITY IN THE WORLD BY CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER

For the second year in a row, the Holy City was named best in the United States, but this year Charleston was also named the number one tourist destination in the world!

Receiving accolades from readers for friendliness, lodging, ambiance, culture, shopping and, of course, food, Charleston was called a “bucket list city” by one Condé Nast reader.

Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards have been the gold standard in travel industry awards for more than two decades. Last year, Charleston was named best in the United States and third in the world. To read more praise of our historic city, visit www.cntraveler.com.

32 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.32.indd 1

12/7/12 1:23 PM

GHOST TOURS

Patriotspoint.org/GhostTours

Discover history and adventure at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum with unmatched scenic views of Charleston Harbor and the city skyline.

THREE REMARKABLE VESSELS MEDAL OF HONOR MUSEUM 28 HISTORIC AIRCRAFT VIETNAM-ERA NAVAL SUPPORT BASE Patriots Point honors active duty military in uniform with FREE admission

Just 5 minutes from downtown Charleston and 2 minutes from US 17.

40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 843.884.2727 Open Daily 9 am - 6:30 pm www. patriotspoint.org Gateway ad 8.12.indd 1 gw1.13.33.indd 1

11/5/12 12:13 PM 12/7/12 1:24 PM

Hap p Chi y Hour ldre Beve n’s Men rage u Serv Day ice s Op e Dre ss C n ode

vatio n Price Rese r

D I R E C TO RY

s

Dining

Meals

Seafood or 843-723-1151 Lowcountry

$$

N

LD

Y Y FS 7

843-720-2121

Italian

$$

S

LD

N Y FS 7 NC

843-723-5665

Casual Seafood

$$

N

LD

Y Y FS 7

17 Lockwood Drive, Charleston

843-722-1112

Southern

$$ $$

R

BR

C N N FS Sun NC

433 King St., Downtown 664D Long Point Rd., Mt. Pleasant

843-853-8181 843-856-7080

Dessert, Cupcakes

$

MN Dessert N N NS Sat C

Hyman’s Seafood

$843-723-6000 Casual Seafood $$

A.W. Shuck’s

35 Market St., Downtown

Bocci’s Italian Restaurant 158 Church St., Downtown

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.

99 South Market St., Downtown

Carolina Queen Riverboat Cruises Cupcake

215 Meeting St., Downtown

Average Price ¢ Under $5 C $ Under $10 NC $$ $11-15 $$$ $16-20 D $$$$ $21 & up

Phone

Dress Code Casual Nice Casual (No jeans, T-shirts, cut-offs) Dressy (Jacket required)

Type of Food

N

LD

N Y FS 7

Reservations Beverages Not Accepted NS No Alcohol Suggested FS Full Service Required WB Wine & Beer Not Required/ Accepted CA Call Ahead N S R NR

B L D BR

C

C

C

Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner Brunch

34 www.charlestongateway.com

gw01.13.34-35.indd 1

12/7/12 1:26 PM

Rese r

Hap p Chi y Hour ldre Beve n’s Men rage u Serv Day ice s Op en Dre ss C ode

$$$

N

LD

N N WB 7

Lowcountry $$Ashley River Rd. (Hwy. 61), Charleston 843-556-6020 Cuisine $$$ R

LD

N Y xFS 7 NC

D

FN N FS Sat NC

Dre ss C

ode

vatio n

s Price

Meals

Mama Kim’s

349 King Street, Downtown

Phone

Type of Food

843-577-7177

Korean, Japanese

Middleton Place Restaurant SpiritLine Dinner Cruise

Departs from Patriots Point, Mt. Pleasant 843-722-2628

Sticky Fingers

Upscale Gourmet

$$$$ R

235 Meeting St., Charleston 341 Johnnie Dodd Blvd., Mt. Pleasant 1200 N. Main St., Summerville

843-853-7427 843-856-7427 Ribs, Wings & $843-871-7427 Barbecue $$$ N

Tommy Condon’s

American, 843-577-3818 Irish Ice Cream, 843-772-6665 Coffee, 843-556-7708 Breakfast & Lunch

160 Church St., Downtown

Wholly Cow Ice Cream

159 Church St., Downtown Citadel Mall Food Court, 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Ste. 552, West Ashley

Average Price ¢ Under $5 C $ Under $10 NC $$ $11-15 $$$ $16-20 D $$$$ $21 & up

Dress Code Casual Nice Casual (No jeans, T-shirts, cut-offs) Dressy (Jacket required)

LD

Y Y FS 7

C

LD

$$

N

Y Y FS 7

C

$

BL N Dessert N Y NS 7

C

Reservations Beverages Not Accepted NS No Alcohol Suggested FS Full Service Required WB Wine & Beer Not Required/ Accepted CA Call Ahead N S R NR

C

B L D BR

Meals Breakfast Lunch Dinner Brunch

www.charlestongateway.com 35

gw01.13.34-35.indd 2

12/7/12 1:27 PM

Reservation Service & Rentals Daily•Weekly•Monthly Carriage Houses and Privately Owned Condos in Historic District and Full Equipped Monthly Rentals www.historiccharlestonbedandbreakfast.com

843-722-6606 • 1-800-743-3583

Largest Selection of Needlepoint Threads and Knitting Yarns in the Lowcountry Instruction Available at all Levels

Needlepoint, Knitting & More Tues.-Sat. 10-5 • 843-557-0401 www.itsastitch.net 3464 Maybank Hwy., Ste. D & E Johns Island

Est. 1988

TERRACE OAKS

Antique Mall Charleston, S.C.

90+ Quality Booths 11,000 sq ft

Feb. & Mar. TBA, Edisto Eats Food Festival, Preliminary Events Mar. 16 2nd Annual Edisto Road Race Mar. 16 Edisto Eats Food Festival Mar. 21-24 Edisto Art Guild Play Apr. 6 & 7 4th Annual Low Country Classic Golf Tournament

Mon-Sat 10-5:30 • 843-795-9689 2037 Maybank (Hwy. 700) One mile from Folly Rd.

www.terraceoaksantiques.com

Like us on

Edisto Chamber of Commerce P. O. Box 206, Edisto Island, SC 29438 843-869-3867 • 888-333-2781 (toll free) eichamber@aol.com • edistochamber.com

36 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.36.indd 1

12/7/12 1:29 PM

Cabbage Row Shoppe

Needlepoint

13 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401 t-843-722-1528 f-843-576-4219 www.cabbagerow.com

An exquisite selection of needlepoint canvases, fibers and accessories.

Crowd Pleaser

30th Annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival

Chosen Treasures Fine Gifts & Judaica at

Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim First Reform Congregation in US

90 Hasell St., Charleston 843.723.7324 Sun-Thurs 10am-4pm, Fri 10 am- 3pm

The Greater Charleston Restaurant Association will be hosting the 30th annual Lowcountry Oyster Festival on Sunday, January 27, 2013, from 10:20 am-5 pm. Located on the 700+ acre grounds of historic Boone Hall Plantation in Mount Pleasant, 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.

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 at all local Visitor Centers and online at www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com.

Present this ad for a FREE gift with purchases over $10.

www.charlestongateway.com 37

gw1.13.37.indd 1

12/7/12 1:32 PM

What’s Cookin’?

SOUTH CAROLINA OYSTER PIE

1/2 bag oyster crackers 1 lb. oysters with juice (fresh local oysters should be bought only in months with an “R” in them) 1/2 pt. half & half (will not use all of this) Salt & pepper to taste 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce (or more if desired) 1 stick butter, melted Put oyster crackers between two towels and roll over the top with a rolling pin to crumble the crackers. Spread melted butter over crumbs in a separate bowl and set aside. In a buttered casserole dish, place one layer of the cracker and butter mixture, one thorough layer of oysters, salt and pepper. Let the oyster juice fall where it may in the mixture.

Add another layer, and continue until you run out of ingredients. Place uncrushed oyster crackers on top.

Mix the half and half, Worcestershire sauce, and any remaining oyster juice in a separate bowl. Pour this liquid into the casserole dish making sure it reaches the bottom of the dish and surrounds each layer of oysters thoroughly.

Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

Calories – thousands. Cholesterol – Lots. Taste – Superb (especially when served with duck or other game birds).

Cooks.com

38 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.38.indd 1

12/7/12 1:33 PM

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 March 2013. The Gullah people of the Lowcountry preserve a culture rich in African elements. Programs range from craft demonstrations such as quilting, castnet making and sweetgrass basket sewing to cooking, African drumming and story-telling, folktales, spirituals and other musical performances.

Located at 1254 Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant, the Pinckney site is a 28-acre remnant of Snee Farm, the Lowcountry plantation of Charles Pinckney, a framer of the U.S. Constitution. The site is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 843-881-5516 or visit www.nps.gov/chpi

www.charlestongateway.com 39

gw1.13.39.indd 1

12/7/12 1:35 PM

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 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd. Open 9am-5pm daily. 843-849-9172.

SUMMERVILLE VISITOR CENTER 402 N. Main St. (Hwy. 17A). 843-8738535. www.visitsummerville.com.

TOURS & ATTRACTIONS Audubon Center at Beidler Forest The Lowcountry’s “real swamp” experience!! Francis Beidler Forest contains the largest virgin stand of Baldcypress/Tupelo Gum swamp forest in the world. 1000year old trees, abundant native wildlife abound in this untouched Audubon Society sanctuary. Boardwalk trail, or canoeing in season. Tues-Sun 9-5. 843462-2150. www.beidlerforest.com. 336 Sanctuary Road, Harleyville, SC 29448.

Carolina Queen Riverboat Cruises Come aboard the Carolina Queen, Charleston’s only authentic river boat for a fun filled afternoon or evening. The Queen is Charleston Harbor’s newest vessel and she specializes in special events and private charters. Wednesday night 40 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.40, 42-46.indd 1

12/7/12 1:37 PM

“Be st Vo PA tou te d PE R2 r C 01 om 0, 2 01 pan 1, 2 y 01 ”

–c ITY

2

Charleston’s Most

7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm Nightly

Visit a Pre-Revolutionary

7pm & 9pm Nightly

gw1.13.41.indd 1

Charleston’s 8pm & 10pm Nightly

Tour

Charleston’s

Building

Graveyard Tour

7:30 & 9:30pm Nightly

12/7/12 1:41 PM

Murder Mystery Cruises, Craft Beer Cruises throughout the summer and fall, Sunday Brunch Cruises and Holiday Cruises. Please visit our website www.charlestonharbortours.com or call 843-722-1112 for information.

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. 843-722-8687.

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. 843-722-8687.

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 non-stop 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 800-979-3370. Local 843-722-1112.

Available for private charter.

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. $20 per adult, 7-12 $10. Daily, 10am. Departs from Mills House Hotel (corner of Meeting & Queen). Resv. 843-766-2080.

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. 843-722-8687.

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. 843-722-8687.

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! 843-723-8145. www.palmettocarriage.com.

Schooner Pride – Charleston’s Tall Ship Marvel at the Holy City’s unique skyline as we sail by the forts, going where history was made. Listen to the wind filling the sails, see dolphins frolicking,

42 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.40, 42-46.indd 2

12/7/12 1:37 PM

America’s oldest unrestored plantation house still open to the public.

3380 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414 843.769.2600 www.draytonhall.org

and watch magnificent colors of a Low country sunset. Sail aboard the “Pride” for an afternoon Dolphin Sail or a Sunset Sail – a unique experience! Book online at www.schoonerpride.com or call 800979-3370 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.

HISTORIC BUILDINGS & MUSEUMS 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.

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. 843722-2706. www.gibbesmuseum.org.

www.charlestongateway.com 43

gw1.13.40, 42-46.indd 3

12/7/12 1:37 PM

KAHAL KADOSH BETH ELOHIM The 4th Oldest Jewish Congregation in the US, founded in 1749. The birthplace of Reform Judaism in 1824 and is home to the second oldest religious school (founded 1838). National Reigster of Historic Places. Guided Tours are available.

90 Hasell Street, Charleston, SC 29401, 843-723-7324, www.chosentreasures.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 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.

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.

S U B S C R I P T I O N I N F O R M AT I O N Please send _____ copies of the March 2013 issue of Charleston Gateway. Enclosed is $3.75 per copy.

Please send the next 4 issues of Charleston Gateway, beginning with the March 2013 issue. Enclosed is $12.00 for the next 4 issues.

NAME ADDRESS CITY

S TAT E Z I P

PHONE

Mail check to: P.O. Box 1389, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 • 843-626-8911

44 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.40, 42-46.indd 4

12/7/12 1:38 PM

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.

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. 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 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.

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. 843-7692600. www.draytonhall.org.

www.charlestongateway.com 45

gw1.13.40, 42-46.indd 5

12/7/12 1:38 PM

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.

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. July-Labor Day 8am-8pm, Sept. 8am-sunset daily. 843795-PARK. 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. 843-571-1266. 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. 800-782-3608. 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. July-Labor Day 8am-8pm, Sept. 8am-sunset daily.

843-572-7275. www.ccprc.com.

THEATRES & ENTERTAINMENT THE BLACK FEDORA COMEDY MYSTERY THEATRE & SHOPPE Welcoming all who love a good MYSTERY and those who could use a good LAUGH! Featuring Inspector NoClue’s Murder Mystery, the ghostly Charleston History Mystery, and familyoriented Pirate Mystery Treasure Show.

Appetizers, desserts, beer/wine. Mystery books/gifts. 164 Church St. near City Market. 843-WE SMILE (937-6453). www.charlestonmysteries.com 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.

THE SOUND OF CHARLESTON “From Gospel to Gershwin” Live concerts featuring music that defines Charleston’s history – gospel, Gershwin, Civil War campsongs, jazz, light classics & more, at Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St. Adults $28, Seniors, Students & Military $25, Children $16. See dates in calendar or call 843-270-4903. Tickets at area Visitor Centers or online at www.soundofcharleston.com.

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.

46 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.40, 42-46.indd 6

12/7/12 1:39 PM

Crowd Pleaser

ANNUAL FLOWERTOWN FESTIVAL April 5-7, 2013

Take the short drive to beautiful Summerville and enjoy the work of more than 200 artists and crafters from all over the country. Each day of the three-day event features live entertainment, a Children’s Jubilee and, of course, fabulous food! A Taste of Summerville opens one hour after the Festival opens each day, with samples from some of best food the Lowcountry has to offer. Festival hours are 9 am-5 pm Friday and Saturday and 9 am-4 pm on Sunday.

For more information, call 843-871-9622 or visit http://www.flowertownfestival.org.

www.charlestongateway.com 47

gw1.13.47.indd 1

12/7/12 1:48 PM

Crowd Pleaser

CHARLESTON’S ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION Saturday, March 16, 2013

Whether you are of Irish decent/ancestry or no, plan to “don the green” and attend Charleston’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 16th, beginning at 8 am and continuing throughout the day. The festivities will include a St. Patrick’s Day Parade on King Street, an Irish flag-raising at Charleston City Hall, Irish luncheons/meals (along with live Irish entertainment) at Charleston’s Irish pubs and more. Come and be “Irish for a day.”

For more information, call 843-556-3578 or visit www.scirish.org.

48 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.48.indd 1

12/7/12 1:51 PM

Crowd Pleaser

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition February 15-17, 2013

Now in its 31st year, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) is the largest wildlife art and nature event in the nation, attracting 35,000-40,000 attendees annually. In addition to featured artist, Jay Kemp, SEWE will host approximately 100 artists and over 500 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.

An exciting addition to SEWE 2013, Julie Scardina, of SeaWorld and Busch Gardens and frequent guest on NBC’s “Today” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” will host educational live-animal presentations at the Charleston Music Hall. Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, longtime SEWE favorite, will be teaming with Scardina to introduce the wonders of the natural ecosystems and give SEWE attendees an up-close look at alligators, bobcats, foxes, birds of prey, snakes and much more. New for 2013, SEWE will host the only two tank DockDogs® event east of the Mississippi. Crowds will flock to Brittlebank Park to watch double the amount of this popular high-flying, big-splashing competition.

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.

www.charlestongateway.com 49

gw1.13.49.indd 1

12/7/12 1:52 PM

January

EVENTS

1- Secessionists, Soldiers and Slaves: The Middleton & Alston families’ Civil War, 12/31/15 exhibit at Middleton Place, & Edmundton-Alson House, 843-556-6020,

843-722-7171 or visit www.middletonplace.org.

2-31

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Camellia Walks, 11 am Mon.-Sat., 1:30 pm Sun., reservations required, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

2-31 Madagascar Journey, exhibit at S.C. Aquarium, daily, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org.

2-8/4

Early 20th Century Quilts, textile exhibit, Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

6-27 Stingrays Hockey, North Charleston Coliseum, 843-744-2248, www.stingrayshockey.com.

6-27 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11 am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

11, 25 The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7 pm, Circular

Congregational Church, $28, seniors $25, children free, 843-270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com.

11-5/12 Witness to History: Civil Rights Era Photographs, by James Karales, Gibbes Museum of

Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.

13-22 House Concert Series, Chamber Music Charleston, 843-763-4941, www.chambermusiccharleston.org.

16-19 Charleston Comedy Festival, check for venues, 843-853-6687, www.charlestoncomedyfestival.com.

17-2/2 The Divine Sister, Village Reparatory Co., 34 Woolfe St., Charleston, 843-856-1579, www.woolfestreetplayhouse.com.

19

Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Concert, 7 pm, Royal Missionary Baptist Church.

843-740-5854 for advance tickets.

25-26

Cirque de la Symphonie, with Charleston Symphony Orchestra, 7:30 both evenings, 11 am matinee on Sat., Sottile Theatre, 843-571-7755, www.charlestonsymphony.org.

25-27 Charleston Boat Show, North Charleston Convention Center, 843-364-8491, www.thecharlestonboatshow.com.

25-2/3 The Secret Garden, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com.

27 Lowcountry Oyster Festival, Boone Hall Plantation, 843-805-3084, www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com.

31-2/10 Forever Plaid, Flowertown Players, 133 S. Main St., Summerville, 843-875-9251, www.flowertownplayers.org.

50 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.50.indd 1

12/7/12 1:54 PM

Crowd Pleaser

10TH ANNUAL CHARLESTON ANTIQUES SHOW March 22-24, 2013

Inspired by the rich historical, architectural and cultural heritage of Charleston, the 10th Annual Charleston Antiques Show is a premier destination for collectors and enthusiasts who enjoy seeing and learning about incorporating antiques into modern-day decor. The Antiques Show is a showcase of English, European, and American period furnishings, decorative arts and fine art, architectural elements, garden furniture, vintage jewelry, and silver – all late 17th to 20th centuries.

Founded in 1670, Charleston quickly rose to prominence as the colonies’ most significant seaport, importing the finest in 18th and 19th century material culture. Today the city’s legacy of Continental, European and Asian influences can still be found in its alluring architecture and decorative arts.

Through the Show's educational and entertaining special events, collectors have a unique opportunity to purchase and learn more about everything from exquisite furniture and fine art to rare maps, jewelry, posters, prints and quilts.

This year’s event will be held Memminger Auditorium at 56 Beaufain St. Tickets to the show or its special events may be purchased by calling 843-722-3405 or visiting www.historiccharleston.org.

www.charlestongateway.com 51

February

EVENTS

1-17

Our Town, Footlight Players, 20 Queen St., 843-722-4487, www.footlightplayers.net.

1-28

Albino Alligator! S.C. Aquarium, daily, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org.

1-28 Kidstory, hands-on exhibit at Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

1-28

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens Camellia Walks, 11 am Mon.-Sat., 1:30 pm Sun., reservations required, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

1-4/21

Vibrant Vision The Collection of Jonathan Green and Richard Weedman, Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.

1- Secessionists, Soldiers and Slaves: The Middleton & Alston families’ Civil War, 12/31/15 exhibit at Middleton Place, & Edmundton-Alson House, 843-556-6020,

843-722-7171 or visit www.middletonplace.org.

3-24 Black History Programs, Sundays, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

3-24 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11 am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

8

Charleston Symphony Orchestra, Mozart and Mendelssohn: Young Geniuses 7:30 pm, Dock Street Theatre, 843-571-7755, www.charlestonsymphony.org.

8, 14, 21 The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7 pm,

Circular Congregational Church, $28, seniors $25, children free, 843-270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com.

8-26 Stingrays Hockey, North Charleston Coliseum, 843-744-2248, www.stingrayshockey.com.

9 Yes! It’s Gershwin, Charleston Ballet Theatre, 7:30 pm, Sottile Theatre, 843-723-7334, www.charlestonballet.org.

14-16

Charleston Symphony Orchestra, All Brahms, 7:30 pm each evening, Sottile Theatre, 843-571-7755, www.charlestonsymphony.org.

14-3/23 Middleton Place Camellia Walks, Guided tours, Tues., Thurs., Sat., 11 am, reservations

843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.

15-17

Southeastern Wildlife Expo, www.sewe.com, 843-723-1748.

15-3/3 A Woman Called Truth, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com.

22-3/1

The Whipping Man, Village Reparatory Co., 34 Woolfe St., Charleston, 843-856-1579, www.woolfestreetplayhouse.com.

28-3/3

BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Marion Square and other venues, 843-722-5547, www.charlestonwineandfood.com.

52 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.52.indd 1

12/7/12 1:59 PM

Cobblestones of the Past 300 YEARS OF HISTORY: THE POWDER MAGAZINE OF SOUTH CAROLINA South Carolina was first settled in 1670 under the authority of eight landowners – the Lords Proprietors.

As a private colony with no formal military presence, self-defense was a constant concern. By the 18th century the Proprietors had learned the difficulties of managing their colony from afar. They appointed governors to oversee the province from its capital in Charles Town (Charleston). These governors faced many challenges, including competition with Spain and France, conflict with Native Americans and, as the colony grew, slave insurrection.

A Magazine for your Stores of Powder Bullett and other warlike tooles Necessary is greatly wanting. – Governor Nathaniel Johnson, March 7, 1706

teway 1963 Ga

In the early 18th century, plans were made to build fortified walls around Charles

www.charlestongateway.com 53

gw1.13.53-55.indd 1

12/7/12 2:06 PM

Town, and Governor Nathaniel Johnson also encouraged the construction of a magazine to protect the town’s stores of black powder.

In 1712 the proprietary government hired Colonel William Rhett, Commissioner of Fortifications, to supervise the construction of a gunpowder magazine. When completed the following year, The Powder Magazine could store up to five tons of black powder.

The Powder Magazine was built in the northwest portion of the walled city (present day 79 Cumberland Street), away from most other structures. The Powder Magazine consists of nine brick pillars, eight on the perimeter and one in the center. The square pillars flare as they ascend to create a vaulted ceiling. The 27-foot-square room has 35-inch-thick perimeter walls. Above the ceiling is a sand-filled attic, covered with a layer of bricks and capped by a pyramidal tile roof.

Although no original plans for The Powder Magazine exist, some historians and architects believe its walls and sand-packed attic were designed to dampen or even contain the energy of an internal explosion. Others speculate that the dense walls and attic were intended to shield the powder from enemy projectiles.

Completed during the final months of Queen Anne’s War (1702-1713), The Powder Magazine immediately played a vital role in the defense of colonial South Carolina. Most notable was its apparent use during the Tuscarora War, the Yamasee War, the Stono Rebellion, King George’s War and The American Revolution. In 1718 several pirates, including the infamous Edward Beard (Blackbeard), held Charles Town hostage. The Powder Magazine supplied Colonel William Rhett and Governor Robert Johnson with powder in their respective missions to capture Stede Bonnet (The Gentleman Pirate) and to rid the harbor of pirate Captain Richard Worley.

In 1780 British forces laid siege to Charles Town for 42 days. During this time, Continental General William Moultrie ordered the contents of The Powder Magazine transported four blocks away, where it was secreted in the “Exchange cellars.” Despite their lengthy occupation (1780-82), the British never discovered the hidden gunpowder. The 54 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.53-55.indd 2

12/7/12 2:06 PM

American Revolution was the last time gunpowder was stored in The Powder Magazine as part of a military campaign.

Throughout most of the 19th century, property owners used this facility as a print shop, livery stable and for miscellaneous storage. During the Civil War, the Manigault family devoted a portion of this room to the storage of 2,100 bottles of Madeira wine. The Powder Magazine survived the Great Earthquake of 1886, but was left in disrepair. In 1902 The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of South Carolina (NSCDA-SC) purchased the arsenal, initiating one of the first major preservation projects in South Carolina. This organization still maintains the facility today.

In 1993 Historic Charleston Foundation began a 10-year project to finance vital capital improvements and archaeological research at The Powder Magazine. In 2011 the NSCDA-SC redefined the museum’s mission. Beginning in April 2013, with the installation of a new exhibition, The Powder Magazine will focus on educating the public about South Carolina’s colonial military history. Today, this architectural relic stands as a valuable witness to South Carolina’s rich heritage. As The Powder Magazine enters its 110th year as a museum property, the facility routinely hosts both education programs and private events. The museum’s exhibition is open daily for visitation and can easily be located on the Charleston Museum Mile (www.charlestonmuseummile.org). For information on tours and upcoming events, visit www. powdermag.org or call 843-722-9350. www.charlestongateway.com 55

gw1.13.53-55.indd 3

12/7/12 2:06 PM

March

EVENTS

2/28-3

BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival, Marion Square and other venues, 843-722-5547, www.charlestonwineandfood.com.

1-2

Charleston Symphony Orchestra, American Song and Dance, 7:30 pm, Sottile Theatre, 843-571-7755, www.charlestonsymphony.org.

1-31 The Salt Marsh Aviary: Up Close and Personal! S.C. Aquarium, daily, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org.

1-31 Lowcountry History Hall, Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

1-5/12

Witness to History: Civil Rights Era Photographs, by James Karales, Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.

2, 8, 14, The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7 pm, 20, 24, 30 Circular Congregational Church, $28, seniors $25, children free, 843-270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com.

3-31 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

5-23

Middleton Place Camellia Walks, Guided tours, Tues., Thurs., Sat., 11am, Middleton Place, reservations 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.

8-9 Charleston Tells Storytelling Festival, Wragg Square, 843-805-6930, www.ccpl.org/charlestontells.

8-24 Sex Please, We’re 60, Footlight Players, 20 Queen St., 843-722-4487, www.footlightplayers.net.

8-24 Boeing Boeing, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com.

10-14

Kiawah Island Resort National Pro-Am, 843-768-2860, www.kiawahresort.com.

12

Irish Show, featuring Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones, 7 pm, Charleston Music Hall, $25, 843-556-3578, www.scirish.org.

16

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, All day celebration, starts at 8 am, Downtown Charleston, 843-556-3578, www.scirish.org.

19-23

Charleston Fashion Week, various events, 843-971-9811, www.charlestonmag.com.

21-4/20 66th Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens, A different tour each day, 843-722-3405, www.historiccharleston.org.

21-4/21 CSOL Designer Showhouse, Mon.-Sat. 10 am-4 pm, Sun. 1-4pm, 843-723-0020.

23 The Wizard of Oz, Charleston Ballet Theatre, 7:30 pm, Sottile Theatre, 843-723-7334, www.charlestonballet.org.

30

The Hat Ladies Easter Promenade joins the Folly Beach Promenade down Center Street, 11 am, www.hatladies.org , 843-762-6679.

30 Easter Eggstavaganza, 10:30 am-2 pm, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.

56 www.charlestongateway.com

What’s in Bloom

78TH ANNUAL HOUSE AND GARDEN TOURS April 5 & 6, 2013

Experience the beauty and splendor of spring in Charleston on The Garden Club of Charleston’s 78th Annual House and Garden Tours. These two walking tours of private homes and gardens will be held on consecutive days, April 5 and 6, from 2-5 pm, in the downtown historic district.

This year’s tours will include some of Charleston’s finest homes and gardens with floral arrangements by members of The Garden Club of Charleston featured at each home.

The tours are self-guided with at least six stops each day and refreshments will be available. Docents will be available at each home to answer questions. Each day’s tour is completely different and set in distinctive sections of downtown, historic Charleston.

Tickets are $45 for each day and group rates are also available. Advance tickets may be purchased online at www.thegardenclubofcharleston.org or by calling 843-724-9349.

Founded in Charleston in 1922 and federated in 1932, The Garden Club of Charleston is one of the oldest and largest garden clubs in America.

www.charlestongateway.com 57

gw1.13.57.indd 1

12/7/12 2:11 PM

CARTA Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) Aquarium/College of Charleston Meeting/King Lockwood/Calhoun CARTA DASH Stops

Elmwood

The Citadel 33 Mou

Flood

Allway Ashton

Veterans Admin.

Hospital

Ripley Pointe

tor 30 Connec d n

Jam es Isl a

Ripley Light Marina Hw y. 6 Ashley Pointe 1C onnector

Roper Hospita

C 34 City Marina

Lockwood

To: James Island Folly Beach

U.S. Coa Guard Station

30

JAMES ISLAND

58 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.58-59.indd 1

Doughty

B

Ashley Marina

Courtenay

700

To: James Is. Folly Beach Johns Is. Seabrook Is. Kiawah Is. Wadmalaw Is.

le mar Albe

Foll yR oad

City Police Department (24 Hr. ATM)

d woo Lock ark P bank Brittle

er

17

To: Charles Towne Landing Drayton Hall Magnolia Gardens Middleton Place Summerville

Riv

171 61

ley

WEST ASHLEY

Joe Riley Park

37

Ash

HISTORIC BUILDINGS 1 Custom House 2 Fireproof Building S.C. Historical Society 3 Four Corners of Law 4 Hibernian Hall 5 Huguenot Church 6 Old Exchange 7 Old Powder Magazine 8 Rainbow Row 9 St. Michael’s Church 10 St. Philip’s Church HOUSE MUSEUMS 11 Aiken-Rhett 12 Calhoun Mansion 13 Edmondston-Alston 14 Heyward-Washington 15 Joseph Manigault 16 Nathaniel Russell MUSEUMS 17 American Military Museum 18 Avery Research Center 19 The Charleston Museum 20 Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry 21 Gibbes Museum of Art 22 Market Hall & City Market 23 Old Slave Mart Museum 24 U.S. Postal Museum THEATERS 25 Dock Street Theatre 26 Footlight Players Workshop 27 Gaillard Municipal Auditorium 28 Memminger Auditorium 29 Sottile Theatre 30 Theatre 99 – The Have Nots!

MISCELLANEOUS 31 The Battery 32 Charleston Place 33 The Citadel 34 City Marina 35 College of Charleston 36 Fort Sumter Center & Tour Dock 37 Joe Riley Park 38 Marion Square 39 Maritime Center & Docks 40 Medical University of South Carolina 41 South Carolina Aquarium 42 Washington Park 43 Water Taxi to Patriots Point 44 Waterfront Park

Hagood

POINTS OF INTEREST

Halse y

Offstreet Parking One-way Streets Public Restrooms Visitor Center 375 Meeting Steet 843-853-8000

12/7/12 2:13 PM

Morrison

America

19

el Chap

Anson

17 41 36

3943

Ansonborough Field Hasell P Pinc 32 P Hayn Mag kne rince y azin s e C Fulton s P 22 N. Mae P S r liffor k . Ma et d Que r en P R ket P R C 21 7 umberlan d B 1 road 10 ge P Sava ew 26 P Cruise Ship R 4 N R 3 2 Ch25 5 Terminal alm 23 42 e rs R Waterfront 24 44 Trad 9 Park PR d P Vendue Range 6 14 Prioleau St. 8 16 Gibb Prices es S. B Lambo N. Atlantic Wharf ll Mu atte rra ry Atla y ntic Gillon St. 12 Wh 13 i Ga te P Elliott St. rde oin ns t The Battery 31 N. Adgers Wharf 28

Beaufain

Stat e

Chu rch

Eas tB ay

Mee ting

rf St. ha ron t. W nd s S tic t.

Ge orde Atlan nge S harf rf a C id. ha W M c ces rs Wh x E y Bo Adge S.

ter Wa

King

bes Gib

Ora nge

Conc ord

Arch dale

Mar ket P

r Rive r

King

Glebe St. Philip

Coming

Pitt

Wentworth

Charlotte

Henrietta Calhoun 27 Gaillard Auditorium George Laurens 30 Society

Coope

15

Alexander

Hutson

East Bay

Nassau Meeting

King

St. Philip

John

South Mary Wragg 11 Judith

East Bay Washin gton

Smith Thomas Smith

Rutledge

Ashley Colon ial

Ann 20 P

College of Chas.

35 29

Montagu

Coun cil Lime hous e Len woo d Lega Loga re n

Chis olm

Moultrie Park U.S. Coast Guard Station

P

Columbus

Amherst

38

Bull

18

Colonial Lake

Barre

Lockwood

Gadsden

Calhou n Halsey Cannon Bennett Park

Radcliffe Warren Vanderh orst

Woolfe Reid

beth Eliza

34 City Marina

Halse y

Roper Hospital

Coming

Rutledge

MUSC 40

Morris

Fran klin

Doughty

Bee

Ashley

President

Courtenay

Cannon

Blake

Aiken

Line Carlson

Spring

Veterans Admin.

Hospital

Cooper

Sheppard

Ashe Percy

wn ssto Cro Bogard

Wha rfsid Conc ord e

King

26

Ravenel Bridge

Drake

Sumter Carolina

To: Mt. Pleasant Patriots Point Boone Hall Fort Moultrie Sullivan’s Island Isle of Palms Wild Dunes

Hanover

Hagood

Race

17

Line

Allway Ashton

ood

ey na

Congress

17

Huger

Huger

Fishburne

Flood Norman

City Police Department (24 Hr. ATM)

Johnson Hagood Sumter Stadium

To: Cypress Gardens Goose Creek

Coming

Joe Riley Park

Ashley

Elmwood Kenilworth Parkwood President Sutherland

Mary Murray

Rutledge

The Citadel 33 Moultrie

Playground

Hampton Park

www.charlestongateway.com 59

gw1.13.58-59.indd 2

12/7/12 2:13 PM

Crowd Pleaser

Summerville Ashle y

gue nta Mo

61

14

7

he st er

Ri ve r

WEST

es Be

y ASHLEY rr Glenn McConnell Fe Savannah Hwy.

5 171

17

17

Hw y.

M ay ba nk

d. in R Ma

The Links at Stono 162 Ferry

R

. r Rd Rive

18

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 843-856-1949.

As

526

Rd .

To: Edisto Island Beaufort Hilton Head Savannah

Ri ve rs

6

Ri tte nb erg

15

Chas. Int'l Airport & Air Force Base

642

Sa m

This year’s poster artist is Mayela Lopez, a professional artist and graphic designer originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico.

The artist currently lives in Reston, Virginia and works as a graphic designer.

18

rc Do

The 2013 Cooper River Bridge Run will be held on Saturday, April 6 at 8 am.

This is the 36th year for the 10K run/ walk. A local tradition that stretches back to 1978, this 10K race draws close to 40,000 participants every year. The race promotes continuous physical activity and a healthy lifestyle through education and opportunity.

To:

52 The Golf Summerville NORTH 78 Club at CHARLESTON Wescott e hat Plantation osp h 26 P To:

Ash ley

COOPER RIVER BRIDGE RUN

To: Goose Creek Cypress Gardens 52 Moncks Corner Old Santee Canal 78 19

700

.

Rd et . .d k ic er R v h i R o

B

WADMALAW ISLAND

JOHNS ISLAND

EDISTO ISLAND

Seabroo kI

To: Edisto Beach

.

Rd s.

Rockville

R sto di

174

North E

iver

h wa Kia

d an Isl

1 SEABROOK ISLAND

60 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.60-61.indd 1

12/7/12 2:16 PM

. wy Pk

KIA ISL

d. rry R Fe s t en em

Dunes West Golf Club

41

River

Isl an dP ar kD nd r. o

Cl

6 Dan 2 ie

Ri ve rs

6

st er

Ri tte nb erg Sa m

nah Hwy.

L

DANIEL ISLAND

rry Fe his

Coleman Shem Creek

18

CHARLESTON

17

17 4

517

MOUNT PLEASANT

Charleston 10 Harbor 11

30

DEWEES ISLAND

10

r ye aw nS Be

McConnell

5 171

t in

526

Seven Po Farms Dr. ng o

iver yR

WEST SHLEY

Ashle

17 3

r P to IOnec n Co

526

Rd .

Coo 16

Wa

8

r. s. D l I iver per R

gue nta Mo

Ma t

. Int'l t & Air Base

East Cooper Airport

18

Rif le Ra ng e

NORTH CHARLESTON

ISLE OF PALMS

12

Hw y.

rla ve Ri

M ay ba nk

13

nd

JAMES ISLAND n o 171 ohns

18

POINTS OF INTEREST

MORRIS ISLAND

tic n la e a n t A c O

.

.

Rd

. .d er R v i R

S D h wa Kia

d an Isl

9

. wy Pk

FOLLY BEACH 26

95

KIAWAH ISLAND

GEORGETOWN

WALTERBORO 164

17a

17 321

BEAUFORT

OK D

Chas. Internat’l Airport Airport Public Beach Golf Course

1 Beachwalker County Park

lly Fo

Charleston Executive Airport

0

J Ft.

LEGEND

703 SULLIVAN’S ISLAND

Harborv iew Rd.

. r Rd Rive

Rd et

To: McClellanville Georgetown Pawleys Island Myrtle Beach

HILTON HEAD

17 174

CHARLESTON

EDISTO BEACH

2 Blackbaud Stadium 3 Boone Hall Plantation 4 Charles Pinckney National

Historic Site

5 Charles Towne Landing 6 Convention Center,

North Charleston Coliseum, Performing Arts Center 7 Drayton Hall 8 Family Circle Stadium 9 Folly Beach County Park 10 Fort Moultrie 11 Fort Sumter 12 Isle of Palms County Park 13 James Island County Park 14 Magnolia Plantation 15 Middleton Place 16 “Old” Chas. Naval Base 17 Palmetto Islands County Park 18 Patriots Point 19 Wannamaker County Park www.charlestongateway.com 61

gw1.13.60-61.indd 2

12/7/12 2:16 PM

Tide

CHARTS

January DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

LOW HIGH A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M.

4:10 4:24 4:51 5:14 5:37 6:11 6:30 7:14 7:29 8:22 8:32 9:29 9:36 10:32 10:39 11:31 11:38 12:27 12:34 1:19 1:28 2:09 2:20 2:58 3:12 3:45 4:03 4:32 4:54 5:19 5:47 6:07 6:42 6:56 7:40 7:48 8:39 8:41 9:36 9:35 10:28 10:25 11:16 11:13 11:59 11:58 12:40 12:40 1:17 1:21 1:54 2:01 2:30 2:41 3:06 3:23 3:44 4:08 4:26

10:17 10:28 11:01 11:14 11:53 12:06 12:53 1:05 1:59 2:10 3:08 3:17 4:14 4:23 5:17 5:26 6:15 6:25 7:10 7:21 8:03 8:14 8:53 9:06 9:41 9:56 10:28 10:46 11:15 11:37 12:03 12:28 12:53 1:21 1:45 2:16 2:39 3:12 3:34 4:05 4:27 4:56 5:17 5:43 6:04 6:26 6:47 7:06 7:28 7:43 8:06 8:19 8:41 8:53 9:17 9:29 9:56 10:08 10:39

February DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

LOW A.M. P.M.

4:58 5:12 5:53 6:04 6:56 7:05 8:03 8:11 9:11 9:20 10:15 10:25 11:14 11:26 12:08 12:22 12:59 1:15 1:47 2:05 2:32 2:53 3:16 3:40 3:59 4:26 4:41 5:13 5:24 6:02 6:09 6:55 6:59 7:51 7:54 8:50 8:52 9:46 9:48 10:37 10:40 11:22 11:29 12:04 12:14 12:44 12:58 1:23 1:41 2:00 2:24 2:40 3:08 3:20

March

HIGH A.M. P.M.

10:52 11:44 12:31 1:39 2:50 4:00 5:04 6:02 6:55 7:44 8:31 9:15 9:57 10:40 11:24 12:33 1:27 2:24 3:22 4:17 5:08 5:54 6:36 7:16 7:53 8:31 9:10

11:31 12:44 1:51 3:01 4:10 5:14 6:12 7:06 7:57 8:44 9:29 10:13 10:57 11:43 12:10 1:00 1:56 2:54 3:51 4:44 5:33 6:19 7:00 7:40 8:18 8:57 9:38

DAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

LOW A.M. P.M.

3:55 4:45 5:41 6:42 7:47 8:54 9:57 10:54 11:47 12:09 1:59 2:47 3:32 4:16 4:58 5:40 6:24 7:10 8:02 8:58 9:55 10:49 11:38 12:46 1:33 2:19 3:06 3:53 4:42 5:34

HIGH A.M. P.M.

4:04 9:51 10:24 4:52 10:38 11:17 5:47 11:31 6:49 12:18 12:33 7:57 1:26 1:41 9:07 2:38 2:52 10:13 3:46 4:00 11:14 4:49 5:03 5:45 5:59 1:35 7:35 7:49 2:21 8:22 8:36 3:04 9:05 9:19 3:45 9:47 10:00 4:25 10:27 10:40 5:04 11:07 11:20 5:43 11:48 6:25 12:01 12:31 7:12 12:46 1:19 8:06 1:37 2:13 9:06 2:33 3:12 10:06 3:32 4:10 11:04 4:30 5:06 11:56 5:24 5:57 12:23 6:13 6:44 1:06 6:59 7:29 1:49 7:42 8:11 2:31 8:25 8:54 3:14 9:08 9:37 3:59 9:52 10:23 4:46 10:38 11:13 5:38 11:29

The times listed represent the predicted peak of high and low tides at Folly Beach.

Tides are calculated by Toptides.com.

62 www.charlestongateway.com

gw1.13.62.indd 1

12/7/12 2:18 PM

Dig in.

PHOTO BY ANDREW CEBULKA

MOUNT PLEASANT CALENDAR OF EVENTS Lowcountry Oyster Festival / January 27 BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival / Feb 28 – March 3 Gullah Heritage Programs / Saturdays in March ArtFest / March 16 For more information on these and other events visit comeonovermp.com or call 843-884-8517.

gw1.13.63.indd 1

12/7/12 2:19 PM

gw1.13.64.indd 1

12/7/12 2:21 PM