Charleston Gateway | October, November, December 2014

OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, DECEMBER 2014 PRICELESS

T H E

P R E M I E R

V I S I TO R

since 1955

G U I D E

Crowd Pleaser Holiday Charleston Uniquely Charleston The Magnolia Cabin Project Tour Spotlight on the Arts Sculpture in the South’s Permanent Collection

THE OFFICIAL

CHARLESTON

HARBOR TOURS *Rated:

TOP VISITOR PICK!

Departs DAILY from Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St.

Stunning views of FORT SUMTER!

Come aboard this top-rated,

“MUST-SEE” ATTRACTION!

• Live-narrated, 90-minute non-stop harbor tour — air-conditioned, full Dolphin Sightings! bar and snack bar on board, too.

• Dolphin sightings are fun to watch!

• EXCELLENT VIEWS OF FORT SUMTER plus over 75 points of interest, including: • The Charleston Battery and its stately homes • Confederate & Union army forts: *As rated by hundreds of past guests. Read unedited Fort Moultrie and Fort Johnson reviews at: www.zerve.com/HarborTours/Cruise/rating • Patriots Point and the USS Yorktown • Castle Pinckney and much more.

2014

HARBOR TOUR SCHEDULE 9:30 11:30 1:30 3:30 Feb 14Mar 8 Mar 9April 6 April 7Aug 15 Aug 16Nov 1 Nov 2Nov 30 Dec 6,7 13,14 20,21 26-31

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

✔ ✔ Wed Thurs

Fri

BUY TICKETS ONLINE OR CALL!

888888-224-5037

CharlestonHarborTours.com VALUABLE COUPON

CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURS

Happy Hour Harbor Tour 6-7:30 pm Apr 23Oct 18

The Carolina Belle is available for Private Charters, Dinner Cruises, Weddings, Rehearsals, and Group Events. Call our Sales Manager at 843-722-1112 to book your next event.

Sat

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

2

$

1

OFF $ ADULT TICKET

OFF CHILD TICKET

USE CODE

GMAG

when Not valid with any other discounts or offers. Expires: 12/31/14. ordering.

Contents October, November, December 2014

FEATURES

Vol. 66 No. 4

uniquely CHArleston

Crowd pleAsers 10 The 38th Annual Fall Tour of Homes 12 24th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights 16 The Vietnam Experience 17 58th Annual Coastal Carolina Fair 18 Holiday Charleston

24 From Slavery to Freedom: The Magnolia Cabin Project Tour

spotliGHt

on tHe

Arts

36 Sculpture in the South’s Permanent Collection

wHAt’s Cookin’?

53 Pecan Pralines

38 Edisto & Beyond 48 MOJA Arts Festival

IN EVERY ISSUE

49 Kiawah Beverage Series

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Shopping Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Sightseeing Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 52, 54 Downtown Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Tides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

55 Charleston Holiday Progressive Dinner

low Counrty BACk roAds 28 Historic and Charming McClellanville

CoBBlestones

of tHe

34 The Confederate Museum: A Gateway to the Past

pAst

Discover Charleston With The Best App In Town!

Download Charleston Gateway’s app by scanning the QR code with your smartphone now, or download for free through your App or Play Store: search Discover Charleston.

Experience Our Finest

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

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

The Charleston Silversmiths’ Collection

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

ourS

aily

(No sales tax)

Welcome To

ChArlesTon

There is so much to do in Charleston this time of year, and the cooler temperatures and crystal clear blue skies make walking through the city a pleasure. Be sure to tuck this copy of Charleston Gateway in your bag before you head out for the day. In it, you’ll find a wealth of information about our city and the many activities available.

The Lowcountry is steeped in the culture and heritage of the Gullah people. Our cuisine, customs and even our accents have their roots in the traditions of enslaved West Africans.

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens has a new tour, “From Slavery to Freedom: The Magnolia Cabin Project,” which provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of the Gullah culture and its impact on our lives. Before you visit, read our “Uniquely Charleston” feature for more information.

Summerville is just a short drive from downtown Charleston and is the home of a unique, permanent, outdoor sculpture exhibit. Stroll through downtown and see the history and culture of Summerville depicted in artistic expression. Our “Spotlight on the Arts” feature has more information and descriptions of selected sculptures.

If you are visiting the Holy City during the holiday season, you are in for a treat. There are activities for everyone’s taste held throughout our area from mid-November through the end of the year. We have compiled some of the best in our “Holiday Charleston” article.

We are glad you choose to visit Charleston. Our city is the perfect spot for a relaxing vacation.

Enjoy our history, delicious food and unique attractions. And, our one-of-a-kind shops and markets are the perfect place to get a head start on the holiday shopping.

Eat, drink and be merry!

Leslie Moore, Editor

Scan this to see our Facebook page.

CHARLESTON

Historic Market Area 843-723-5665

Patio Seating • Lunch & Dinner Daily Perfect For Group Events www.bubbagump.com

T H E P R E M I E R V I S I TO R G U I D E

GATEWAY PUBLICATIONS Senior Account Executive Amanda Kennedy-Colie Art Director Stephanie Heikkila Holman Editor Leslie Moore

STRAND MEDIA GROUP Delores Blount Susan Bryant Taylor Nelson Patrick Sullivan Bobby Dalto Wayne Eggleston Sherry Ellerich Patrick Sullivan Accountant Ronald Pacetti Administrative Assistant Celia Wester Executive Publishers Jim Creel Bill Hennecy

Publisher Sales & Marketing Director Executive Art 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 2014, 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.

8

www.charlestongateway.com

Named One of the Top 10 Public Gardens in the country by TripAdvisor速 A N ATI ON AL H I S TOR I C L A N D MA RK

From beautiful gardens filled with sculpture and the only accredited zoo on the coast of the Carolinas, to boat rides, a butterfly house, and an Enchanted Storybook Forest, there is always something new and exciting at Brookgreen.

For more information call

(800) 849-1931

Admission is good for 7 days www.BROOKGREEN.org YOUR PURCHASES MAKE A DIFFERENCE. All of your purchases help support Brookgreen Gardens, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and display American sculpture and regional plants, animals, and history.

1

STRD/14 GATEWAY/14

$ OFF

*$1 off admission for up to four adults. Does not include Creek, Trekker Excursions or Nights of a Thousand Candles. * Some restrictions may apply. Expires 3/1/15.

ADMISSION

Crowd Pleaser

The 38th Annual Fall Tour of Homes

OCTOBER 2-26, 2014

The Preservation Society of Charleston will host its 38th Fall Tours October 2nd – 26th, 2014. The beauty and historic charm of Charleston come alive as friends of the Preservation Society of Charleston welcome you into the private interiors of some of the nation’s most exquisite historic homes. Guests experience firsthand the rich history of Southern culture, architecture and hospitality on Charleston’s Fall Tour of Homes. Discover the stories of these magnificent residences and the people who have lived in them for centuries and learn why visitors from all over the world are still drawn to this special place today.

the focus of Friday’s tours, from its beginnings as a proprietary English colony to rebuilding after the Civil War. Friday, October 10th is a Candlelight Tour, always a favorite among guests. Saturday tours focus on the beautiful architecture, interiors and classical gardens found within Charleston’s historic neighborhoods.

Showcasing the city’s architecturally significant properties from the Georgian style to modern periods, Sunday’s tours are perfect for those who love old houses and are fascinated by the people who lived in them, offering a trip back in time.

The Fall Tours begin on Thursday, October 2nd, with tours featuring Charleston’s Cosmopolitan Legacy. All Thursday tours explore the diverse cultural influences that shaped life in 18th and 19th century Charleston, the rich ethnic traditions, skills and religious ideologies that blended together to establish Charleston as the cosmopolitan hub of life in America.

Significant eras of Charleston history are

Orientation Tours will start at 9:30 am each morning of the tours. Interiors are not included, and tickets are $25 per person. Your afternoon and evening tour experience will allow for access into several homes or gardens each day where trained docents will explain the history of these structures and spaces. Pleasantly warm afternoons and crisp evening air make fall the ideal season for a walking tour in Charleston.

New in 2014, Historic Preservation

For tickets or more infor mation please call 843-722-4630, or visit www.thefalltours.org.

Simply consistent hospitality om the kitchen to the table

Italian American Fare Handmade Pastas Rich Homemade Sauces

VINCENTCHICCOS.COM

Classic Southern Fare Farm Fresh Ingredients Breakfast Served Daily

VIRGINIASONKING.COM

Steaks, Seafood, Prime Rib Extensive Wine List Upscale Dining Experience

MICHAELSONTHEALLEY.COM

French Style Cafe & Bar Brasserie Cuisine Abundant Wine List

39RUEDEJEAN.COM

Visit Hutson Alley.

One Block om Marion Square in Historic Downtown Charleston. holycityhospitality.com

Classic Cocktails Delectable Small Plates Fresh Local Ingredients

VICTORSOCIALCLUB.COM

Wood-grilled Local Seafood Full Raw Bar Award Winning Cocktails COASTBAANDGRILL.COM

Crowd Pleaser

24Th AnnuAl

holiDAy

FesTiVAl oF liGhTs NOVEMBER 14 – JANUARY 1

jAmes islAnD CounTy pArk

Find Holiday magic in the 700 displays and over two million sparkling lights at the Holiday Festival of Lights. Take the three-mile driving tour and experience the wonders of the season as you park your car, and explore the exciting displays, including a 200 foot sand sculpture, a close-up view of the holiday train, the Victorian Carousel and giant gingerbread houses. If you are in the mood for a holiday treat, Santa’s Sweet Shoppe will be open for business!

Join the fun early, on November 12th or 13th, at the Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run & Walk, and get a preview of the 2014 event at the finish line. The race fee is $12, and all entrants must be preregistered.

Started in 1990 with only 18 light displays, an annual visit to the Holiday Festival of Lights is a Lowcountry tradition for many locals and visitors alike. It was most recently named one of the “Top 20 Events in the Southeast� by the Southeast Tourism Society, and has received recognition from around the county.

James Island County Park is located at 871 Riverland Drive, only a short drive from downtown. Hours are 5:30-10pm Sunday-Thursday and 5:30-11pm Friday & Saturday.

Admission is $15 per car holding 15 people or less.

For more infor mation, call 843-795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com

Shopping D I R E C T O R Y

Books

The Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Gifts

Classic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Home Furnishings & Antiques

Geo. C. Birlant & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Terrace Oaks Antique Mall . . . . . . . . . 45 The Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Jewelry & Clothing

Classic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Needlework & Crafts

Cabbage Row Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

People, Places & Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 The Village Knittery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Shopping Centers

Mount Pleasant Towne Centre . . . . . . . 15

Specialty

Good Scents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Theatre & Entertainment

The Sound Of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . 47 Charleston Performing Arts Center . . . 39

Toys

Kapla Tom’s Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Kites Fly’n Hi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Wine Shops & Coffee Shops

Charleston Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 The Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

BELK BARNES & NOBLE OLD NAVY PANDORA ULTA BEAUTY BANANA REPUBLIC ANN TAYLOR FRANCESCA’S P.F. CHANG’S BURTONS GRILL GRIMALDI’S PIZZERIA PALMETTO GRANDE CINEMA

Visit our more than 60 stores and restaurants.

DROP BY THE MANAGEMENT OFFICE FOR A PASSPORT WITH STORE SAVINGS. Located at Hwy. 17 N at the Isle of Palms Connector | 843.216.9900 | mtpleasanttownecentre.com | facebook.com/shopmptc

Crowd Pleaser

Veteran’s Day Grand Opening of Patriot’s Point Tribute to Vietnam Veterans

The Vietnam Experience

November 11, 2014 – December 31, 2017 Beginning this fall, Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum will offer a compelling new landside exhibit that recognizes and honors veterans of the Vietnam War, and highlights components of the war in authentic and engaging ways. The new exhibit will include state of the art technology and artifacts that immerse visitors in what it was like to live and work in support bases during the war.

The exhibit will be called “The

Vietnam Experience”. It will include interactive means to hear, see and feel a US Navy Advanced Tactical Support Base (Brown Water Navy) and a US Marine Corps Artillery Firebase. The first phase of the “Vietnam Experience” is scheduled to open on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

The experience will not only bring history to life, it will also serve as a place for Vietnam veterans and others to reflect on their wartime experiences.

Patriot’s Point is located at 40 Patriots Point Road in Mount Pleasant. For hours and more infor mation, call 866-831-1720.

58Th AnnuAl CoAsTAl CArolinA FAir OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 9

COASTAL CAROLINA FAIRGROUNDS

Take the short drive to Ladson, only minutes from Charleston, and find fun for the entire family. Entertainment will include not only thrilling rides for all ages, but an explosive mixture of nightly fireworks displays and nationally and internationally known performers. On October 30th, Eddie Money will open the fair with a concert at 7:30 pm. For more info, call 843-572-3161 or visit www. coastalcarolinafair.org.

Holiday CHARLESTON Holiday music, magical lights and exquisite decorations are all a part of the unforgettable experience of celebrating the holidays in Charleston.

You’ll find revelry and merriment throughout our beautiful city. Here are a few highlights of the holiday festivities.

11/18 Choral Group Cantus partners with Theatre Latte Da at Charleston Music Hall to present All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 , the story of an astounding moment in history when Allied and German soldiers laid down their arms to celebrate the holiday together. This 18

dramatic and moving choral and spoken word performance is a classic holiday program of peace and goodwill. Performance time is 7:30 pm.

For ticket info, call 843-727-1216 or email chasconcertassoc@aol.com.

11/21 - 12/21 The Charleston Performing Arts Center presents Santa’s Fancy Femmes & Follies .

Journey back to the 1950s and the era of lavish floor show entertainment featuring celebrity headliners and dazzling dames set in a night club environment.

For tickets call 843-991-5582 or online at www.charlestonperformingarts.org

www.charlestongateway.com

12/5 & 12 The Edmondston-Alston house, on 21 East Battery, will be open two Friday evenings, December 5th and December 12th, from 6:308:30 pm, for continuous candlelight tours. Christmas 1860, A Candlelight Tour is an experience not to be missed.

Call 843-722-7171 for information or visit www.edmondstonalston.com.

12/5-21 Charleston Stage’s all new production of Dickens’s classic A Christmas Carol , features dazzling special effects including ghosts that fly through the air, spectacular new scenery, new period costumes and new musical arrangements.

Call the Dock Street Theatre at 843577-7183 or visit www.charlestonstage. com for times and ticket information.

12/5, 12, 19, 26 & 30 Experience beautiful holiday music at the Circular Congregational Church on Meeting Street as The Sound of Charleston presents their Special Holiday Edition concerts. All performances are at 7 pm on the dates listed.

Call 843-270-4903 or visit www. soundofcharleston.com for tickets and more information.

12/6 The North Charleston Christmas Parade & Festival features dozens of beautiful Christmas trees decorated by local churches, schools, businesses, and civic groups. Enjoy rides, dancing troupes, hayrides, pony rides, visits with Mr. and Mrs. Clause and the annual Christmas parade.

For more info, call 843-740-5854.

12/6-21 Come witness Charleston’s longest running holiday show, The Charleston Christmas Special.

Enjoy a live heart-warming two-hour musical suited for whole family presented downtown at the Charleston Music Hall.

For times and ticket info, call 843-416-8453 or visit www.bradandjennifermoranz.com.

12/7 What better way to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year than taking in the sights and sounds of the Annual Charleston Christmas Parade ? The parade begins at 2 pm, starting at the intersection of Calhoun and Meeting Streets, and proceeding down King Street to Broad Street to Lockwood Boulevard. This threehour parade includes many bands and floats, and is sure to get you in the Christmas spirit!

For more info, please call 843-7247305 or visit www.charlestonarts.org.

12/13 Thousands of spectators line the route from Mt. Pleasant to Charleston to witness the Annual Charleston Parade of Boats from 5pm to 7:30pm each year. The parade also includes a spectacular fireworks display shot from the harbor at 6:45pm.

For more info on the parade and details about how you can enter your own boat, call 843-724-7305 or visit www.charlestonarts.org.

12/14 More than 100 floats will march down Coleman Boulevard as the Mount Pleasant Christmas

www.charlestongateway.com

19

Light Parade sets sail to the delight of thousands of residents and visitors.

The tree lighting and fireworks display begins at approximately 5:30 pm at Moultrie Middle School, immediately followed by the parade beginning at around 5:45 pm.

For more info, visit www.comeonovermp. com or call 843-884-8517.

12/14 The magic of Historic Summerville’s Annual Christmas Parade starts at 2 pm, when hundreds line the parade route running from 4th North to West Richardson streets.

For more info, call 843-821-7260 or visit www.summervilledream.org.

Square from 4-6 pm, admission is free.

For more info, call 843-724-7305 or visit www.charlestonarts.org.

12/31 Celebrate a Happy New Year Charleston in Marion Square and surrounding locations. The program offers a free, family-oriented alternative program to celebrate the New Year in Charleston which includes comedy, dance, many forms of music, street entertainment, children’s activities and so much more. Hours are 4pm-10:30pm.

For more info, call 843-724-7305 or visit www.charlestonarts.org.

12/18, 19 & 20 See historic Middleton Place by candlelight, torchlight and moonlight at the

Middleton Place Grand Illumination.

This special Christmas celebration introduces holiday traditions of the 18th and 19th century. End the evening on the Greensward enjoying seasonal refreshments around a warm fire. Tours run from 6pm-8pm pm.

For reser vations and additional info, call 843-556-6020 or visit www.middletonplace.org.

12/21 A festive party for everyone, Chanukah in the Square features music, dancing, lighting of the ninefoot Menorah by Charleston’s Holocaust survivors, crafts and many treats including latkes and other traditional Chanukah foods. Held in Marion 20

www.charlestongateway.com

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 50 – 48"W, 29"H, 75 lbs.

Custom Sizes, too!

191 KING STREET • DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON

843.722.3842 • WWW.BIRLANT.COM

Fine Antiques & Gifts Since 1922

CAFFEINE WITH A DOSE OF HISTORY.

Located within the original home of the South Carolina Gazette.

The Press is the place to grab your favorite STARBUCKS beverage and a quick bite before hitting the streets of Downtown Charleston or heading to work.

AT THE VENDUE

Open Sun. - Thurs. 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m, Fri. and Sat. 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

19 Vendue Range Charleston, SC (843) 577-7970 | TheVendue.com

Discover

THE MARKET

Charleston’s Historic Market

Charleston 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.

22

www.charlestongateway.com

“Finally…Wines That Taste Good!”

Featuring Charleston Wines 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

Market Hall Corner of Meeting & Market Streets Tues-Sat 11 am-3:30 pm Closed Holidays Jan & Feb: Thurs-Sat Adults: $5 • Children 6-12: $3 Under 6: Free confederatemuseumcharlestonsc.com KITES • WINDSOCKS • TOYS FLAGS • PUZZLES • STUNT KITES

40 N. Market St. • Charleston

RAINBOW MARKET • DOWNTOWN

(843) 577-3529

PERFUMERY

Original Tea Olive Perfume Rainbow Market • 40 N. Market St. 843.723.6933

classiccharlestonsc.com

Tom’s Toys

125 Market Street Between King & Meeting Sts

843-720-8943 www.kaplaus.com www.charlestongateway.com

23

Uniquely Charleston From Slavery to Freedom:

The Magnolia Cabin Project Tour

Located off of scenic Ashley River Road, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is known as one of “America’s Most Beautiful Gardens,” and is the only garden honored with this distinction in the Palmetto State.

Magnolia’s Cabin Project began more than ten years ago in an effort to preserve five historic structures that date back to 1850. The restored cabins were opened to the public in 2008, and the former dwellings of enslaved West Africans now serve as the focal point for an award-winning 45-minute program in African-American history.

Magnolia recognizes the importance of acknowledging the vital role that Gullah people and culture plays in any interpretation of Lowcountry history. By addressing this often overlooked part of the region’s narrative, Magnolia seeks to respectfully afford credit where credit is due.

For example, the foundations of the rice culture, which made many plantation owners very wealthy, came from the knowledge and skills of enslaved West Africans. Lowcountry cuisine also has its roots directly in this culture, with substitutions made to accommodate local ingredients.

Charleston has been named one of the friendliest cities in the county, and that friendliness has its roots in the social habits of West Africans, where visitors are always treated like family.

Guests have the option to take a shuttle to the cabins, where they will experience an engaging and interactive discussion of the dynamic issues that shape this delicate inquiry.

Afterward, time is given to allow everyone the opportunity to explore each cabin to appreciate the lengthy period in which the buildings were actively occupied - from the 1850s to the 1990s. This arc of history conveys the tumultuous times continuously challenging African-American families from slavery, the Jim Crow/ segregation era and through the modern Civil Rights period.

Magnolia promises visitors will leave with a newfound perspective rooted in cutting-edge historical and archaeological studies that consistently serve to inform and astonish all who visit. One family, who still live on Magnolia Plantation, make up the majority of Magnolia’s gardening staff, and are actual descendants of those enslaved on the plantation.

The oldest member of this family, Mr. Johnny Leach, lived in one of the cabins until 1969, and it has been restored partially through his memories. Two other cabins were inhabited until 1991. The Cabin Project highlights the different periods in history when these small structures were home to generations of families.

Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of our nation unfold before it, from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond.

It is the oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry, and the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1870 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in its famous gardens.

Admission to The Magnolia Cabin Project Tour is $8 per person with paid garden admission, children under 6 free. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is open 365 days a year, including all national holidays.

For more infor mation, visit www.magnoliagardens.com or call 800-367-3517.

Tickets available now!

NOVEMBER 18

All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, featuring Cantus

EXPERIENCE THE

Magic OCTOBER 23

Marsalis Well-Tempered featuring Branford Marsalis with The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia

For season & individual tickets, call 843-727-1216 or visit our new website at CHARLESTONCONCERTS.ORG.

Lowcountry Back Roads

Lowcountry Backroads: Historic and Charming McClellanville The small fishing village and artists’ enclave of McClellanville is roughly an hour’s drive north on Highway 17 from downtown Charleston, and exploring this quaint corner of Charleston County is a lovely way to spend a day.

Its rich history, oak-lined streets and delicious seafood make for a relaxing and fun “Lowcountry Backroads” trip.

The richly endowed region lent itself to an agrarian economy --- indigo, rice, and cotton, and by 1735 homes of architectural significance could attest to the prosperity of the parish.

The name St. James-Santee Parish became synonymous with rice plantations, homes of architectural grandeur and culture.

St. James-Santee Parish, the region that surrounds present-day McClellanville, was incorporated into the Church of England in 1706 and was the first parish organized outside of Charles Town. The area, however, was settled as early as 1685, primarily by French Huguenots. By the time the parish was incorporated, there were both French and English families in the area.

The land on which the village was built was formerly two tracts, that of Archibald James McClellan and a Mr Matthews that was bought by Richard Tillia Morrison, the dividing line being present-day Oak Street. These two plantation owners sold lots along Jeremy Creek to some of the rice planters of the Santee region and a small summer resort soon developed.

The village was nameless for some

years. It was finally agreed that the name should be McClellanville for the oldest settlers, the McClellan family.

Over the years the village would become known for growing a great variety of produce, the distillation of salt during the Civil War, timber harvesting, the production of turpentine and tar, and in recent years, harvesting of its famous Bull’s Bay oysters, clams and shrimp.

In the late 1930s the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge was established to protect the islands, bays, and marshlands that form the coastline at McClellanville; while the Francis Marion National Forest was developed to manage the surrounding woodlands.

Learn about the nearby forest and the wildlife that inhabits it by visiting the Seewee Environmental Visitor Center on Highway 17, on your way back to Charleston.

In 1989, the town was devastated by the full brunt of Hurricane Hugo which destroyed homes, downed century old oaks, deposited shrimp boats in front yards, and otherwise altered much of the picturesque character of this historic fishing village. The stronger north side of the eyewall of this Category 4 storm passed directly over the village.

Residents taking refuge in the local high school, a designated storm shelter, were surprised by a 20 foot storm surge which threatened to drown the refugees. Helping one another in

complete darkness, they managed to crawl into a space above the false ceilings of the building and, fortunately, none were lost.

Though ravaged by numerous storms, McClellanville retains its quaintness and charm. It is today a self-sufficient village of schools, historic churches, beautiful homes, a few shops and docking facilities which attest to an economy now largely dependent upon the sea rather than the land.

A visit to McClellanville is not complete without tasting some of the delicious local seafood. T.W. Graham, on Pinckney Street, beckons you to EAT with a sign placed on the sidewalk in front of the rustic building, and the eclectic, funky interior is inviting.

The restaurant is known for its fresh, local shrimp and homemade chowder.

Hours are 11 am- 3 pm for lunch, Tuesday through Sunday. Dinner is also served Thursday through Saturday.

After lunch, relax with a stroll through the surrounding shops, and take advantage of the fall weather with a walk through the oak-lined streets. Pinckney Street ends at Town Hall, with fantastic views of Jeremy Creek dotted with weather beaten shrimp boats.

The beauty of this area serves not only as home to many who earn their living from the sea, but as inspiration for a growing number of artists and writers. Enjoy your visit to McClellanville!

For more infor mation, visit www.townofmcclellanville-sc.net.

SUMMERVILLE

THIRD THURSDAY’S IN DOWNTOWN HISTORIC SUMMERVILLE:

Discover 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!

30

September 18, October 16 & November 20.

SWEET TEA FESTIVAL: Thursday, September 18

TROLLEY TOURS TOURS AT 10:30AM & 1PM: September 12 & 19 October 10 & 17 November 14 & 21 EVENT AND TROLLEY INFO AT 843-821-7260 www.summervilledream.org

Summerville, SC Visitor Center 402 N. Main Street Summerville, SC 29483 843-873-8535 www.visitsummerville.com

www.charlestongateway.com

SUMMERVILLE:

tHe birtHPlace Known as the birthplace of Sweet Tea, the tea plant was imported to the Lowcountry and landed about 20 miles inland, in Summerville, in the late 1700s by way of the Ashley River. Tea was eventually successfully grown on Summerville’s Pinehurst Tea Plantation until the plants were moved to Wadmalaw Island at the beginning of the twentieth century. Summerville’s Sweet Tea

oF

Sweet tea

Trail guides visitors from the I-26 interchange at exit 199 through the five districts of the town, offering uniquely Southern dining, shopping, historical and cultural experiences. Starting with the shops and restaurants at Azalea Square, the trail continues to historic downtown Summerville, with distinctive entertainment, shopping and dining offerings.

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

843.261.9276 219 S. Cedar Street, Summerville, SC 29483 thevillageknittery.com

www.charlestongateway.com

31

EXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL “SEE IT ALL” CITY TOUR!

Rated:

A TOP PICK by locals & visitors!

CHARLESTON’S BEST BUS TOURS, PLANTATION TOURS AND COMBINATION TOURS VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR TOUR TICKETS, TOUR TIMES AND DESCRIPTIONS.

888-317-3187 or 843-762-0088

AdventureSightseeing.com • CharlestonTours.com VALUABLE COUPON - GOOD THRU 2014

$ 3 Off

per person any bus tour (up to 4 people)

Mention Discount Code: Gateway when booking your bus tour!

888-317-3187 or 843-762-0088

AdventureSightseeing.com • CharlestonTours.com

Combine 2 of Charleston’s most popular tours for $ 50 37 * $ 00 one low price!

26 *

Adults

BUY TICKETS ONLINE – or call!

CHARLESTON

HARBOR TOURS

Harbor Tours depart from the Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St., approx. one block south of the South Carolina Aquarium.

Check tour schedule and order tickets online!

Kids under 4: F 4-11 ree

CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURS

Tours depart DAILY at 11:30 • 1:30 • 3:30

(9:30 AM tour available April 7 - August 15) Relaxing live-narrated, 90-minute, non-stop tour of Charleston Harbor on our smooth-sailing tour boat Carolina Belle.

Over 75 points of interest including stunning views of FORT SUMTER, plus the Battery and Patriots Point!

Dolphin sightings are common and great fun to watch!

Snack bar on board. Air-conditioned lower level.

Private charters and group dinner cruises available.

Advance purchase is highly recommended.

BUY TICKETS ONLINE or call.

Get Free Parking at Chas. Maritime Center!

CharlestonHarborTours.com or 888.224.5037

*Prices subject to change without notice.

PALMETTO CARRIAGE WORKS

OPEN DAILY 9am to 5pm.

Tickets: 40 N. Market St. (Rainbow Shops)

Charleston’s most popular tour! A carriage tour of Charleston is a blend of knowledge, wit, humor, and history. Your one-hour CARRIAGE TOUR will travel 25 to 30 blocks of Charleston’s famous historic downtown district. Your knowledgeable guide will share fascinating stories and facts about the buildings, history, architecture, flora and people of Charleston.

Easy access carriage loading ramp. Advance purchase is highly recommended – buy tickets online or call!

Get 4 Hours of Free Parking Downtown!

Carriage Tours depart from the Palmetto “RED BARN” at 8 Guignard St. Buy tickets online or at 40 N. Market St. (Rainbow Shops). GPS setting: 8 Anson St.

PalmettoCarriage.com or 843.723.8145

Cobblestones of the Past

The Confederate Museum:

A Gateway to the Past

Located at 188 Meeting Street, in Historic Downtown Charleston, the Confederate Museum is operated by the South Carolina Ladies Auxiliary of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, a group that re-enacts the lives of their ancestors in the 1860s. The museum features fascinating

memorabilia

from

the American Civil War, many of which were donated by actual Civil War veterans or their families.

Descriptions of the pieces were written by those who donated them, giving the museum a person touch.

Artifacts on display include buttons, coats, swords, flags, diaries, letters, pens, locks of hair, shoes, bullets and much more. Many visitors note the diminutive size of the uniforms worn by the young soldiers of the time.

The site of this building was orig-

inally occupied by the Masonic

ing. Since the Mayor and council-

Hall, which was completely destroyed

men were all former Confederate

by fire in 1838. Market Hall was

soldiers, it was only natural they

built in 1841 with Edward Brickell

choose Market Hall since that is

White as architect. It is a copy of

where many of them signed up as

the Temple of the Wingless Victory

young soldiers.

in Athens, Greece. In the spring of 1861, Market Hall was needed for a different purpose. Thousands of young men came to Charleston to enlist in the Confederate Army, and their immediate destination was Market Hall.

The Confederate Museum opened in 1899. The building is owned by the City of Charleston and leased to Charleston Chapter #4, UDC. Hurricane Hugo damaged the building but no relics were destroyed and only a few had water damage.

In 1894 the Charleston Chapter,

The museum was displaced for

Daughters of the Confederacy was

fourteen years and reopened in

founded. They immediately start-

2003. The relics remain in the

ed collecting relics and the collec-

loving care of Charleston #4 to be

tion grew quickly. By 1898 the

preserved for the future.

ladies group became Charleston Chapter #4, United Daughters of

Tour guides at the museum are

the Confederacy. In 1899 the reunion

members of Charleston Chapter

of the United Confederate Veterans

#4, who willingly share their exten-

was to be held in Charleston, and

sive knowledge of the Confederacy

the men decided to help the ladies

with visitors. For more information,

form a permanent Confederate

call 843-723-1541. Museum hours

Museum. A call went out for dona-

are Tuesday – Saturday, 11am-3:30

tions to the museum and with the

pm and adult admission is $5.

great response it was decided that there was a need for a large buildFor more infor mation, call 843-723-1541

Spotlight on the Arts SculPture iN tHe SoutH’S PermaNeNt collectioN Just 20 miles west of Charleston, Summerville was established as a summering village for Charleston businessmen and their families.

Qualities important in the 1700 and 1800s, which are still important today, included leadership, service to others, families and the environment.

Since its beginnings in 1999, Sculpture in the South has installed 25 figurative bronzes in the permanent collection. Take the short drive to the historic town of Summerville and enjoy the permanent sculpture pieces and read the inspirational stories of how they came to be.

Sculpture in the South’s permanent collection reflects the community values of this lovely town . Community leadership is recognized in the bronze portrait of long-time Summerville mayor Berlin G. Myers. Located near Town Hall, the plinth on which

the sculpture is located cites his military service, landing in France on D-Day, as well as his service to the town.

In the small park behind Town Hall is “Everyday Heroes,” honoring all public service heroes. Although the bronze is of a kneeling firefighter, plaques are included for police officers, emergency medical personnel and others. The sculpture becomes a focal point for the community on the occasion of local and national observances, such as for 9-11 memorials.

Service to others is recognized in the bronze dog, “Toby,” which sits obediently beside a bench in Azalea Park. Toby honors all those “angels among us” who offer aid and assistance during times of need. The original “Toby” befriended a terminally ill man, standing beside him throughout his illness.

Families, especially children, make up one the largest components of Sculpture in the South’s permanent collection. Six figures comprise “Follow the Leader,” a collection of children and a dog walking along a brick wall. The most-photographed bronzes in the collection, the arrangement encourages interaction by children. Often grandparents and parents can be seen posing their young ones amongst the figures.

The active and passive delights of childhood can be seen in “Dreamin’ of the Big Game” and “For Wind and Waves,” sculptures located in two parks, Gahagan and Azalea.

“Dreamin’ “depicts a kneeling 6-yearold boy with ball and glove, while “For Wind and Waves” features a little girl sitting on a wall and reading a book.

The environment throughout the world is represented in the second largest component of the collection.

Local animals include the southern

leopard frog via the 53-inch“Hop To It,” the first purchase made

by Sculpture in the South. Others include the 7-foot tall “Heron and the Sun” and the similarly sized “River Rapture,” a fresh-water otter. For whimsy and a world-view, there’s “Free Ride,” a life-sized hippo in a pond at the neighborhood park. A long-legged bird, known as purple gallinule, rides on its back.

The permanent collection is enhanced

by B.I.R.D.S., a collection of lifesized indigenous birds, installed throughout downtown Summerville.

B.I.R.D.S. is a cooperative effort of Sculpture in the South, the Audubon Center at Francis Beidler Forest and DREAM, a downtown Summerville booster group. A scavenger hunt encourages young and old to appreciate the environment and its native inhabitants.

More infor mation about the per manent collection and BIRDS is available at www.sculptureinthesouth.com. Maps are available to locate the installations throughout the community.

Crowd Pleaser

Edisto & Beyond Tour of Historic Plantations, Churches and Graveyards Take the drive to Edisto Island on Saturday, October 11, 2014, for the annual Tour of Historic Plantation, Churches and Graveyards. Sponsored by the Edisto Island Historic Preservation Society, this year’s tour features the following properties: Sunny Side Plantation, Cypress Trees Plantation, Blue House Plantation, Jack Daw Hall, “At Ease” Beach House, the Murray and Jenkins Cemeteries, Zion Reformed Episcopal Church, Old First Baptist Church, Trinity Church, and the Presbyterian Church on Edisto Island.

About an hour’s drive south of Charleston, Edisto Island is one of South Carolina’s Sea Islands. The larger part of the island is located in Charleston County, with its

southern tip in Colleton County.

Originally inhabited by the Edisto tribe of Native Americans, the first tracts of land, called plantations, were granted before 1700. Cotton gradually became the principal crop, and after the American Revolution, Edisto Island planters became wealthy from their production of long-staple Sea Island cotton, once known as the finest cotton in the world. The labor was done by hundreds of enslaved Afric a n s w h o d e v e l o p e d t h e C re o l e Gullah language and culture on the islands and in the Lowcountry, distinctive for its African traditions.

Since the twentieth century, the island has been responsibly redeveloped for use as a tourist destination and resorts, although some private plantations remain.

Edisto Island & Beyond Tour tickets are $45 each.

For more infor mation, call 843-869-1954 or visit www.edistomuseum.org.

Sightseeing D I R E C T O R Y

CHARLESTON VISITOR RECEPTION & TRANSPORTATION CENTER 375 Meeting St. Open 8:30am-5pm daily.

843-853-8000.

MOUNT PLEASANT/ISLE OF PALMS VISITOR CENTER 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd. Open 9am-5pm daily. 843-849-9172.

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

T O U R S & AT T R A C T I O N S 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 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 843722-1112 for information.

CHARLESTON’S BEST TOURS, LLC Get Spooked with us on our night-time walking ghost tour as featured in AAA Magazine! Our theme is only well-documented ghost stories led by career guides!

Reservations required. Call 843-819-4565.

Times vary seasonally and depart from The Griffon Tavern, 18 Vendue Range. Adults $15 with $5 coupon. Children 7-12 $10, 6& Under free.

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. 18 Anson 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

Voted

“Best Tour Company” – City Paper –

2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2104

Charleston’s Most

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

Charleston’s

Visit a Pre-Revolutionary

7pm & 9pm Nightly

Tour

8pm & 10pm Nightly

843-766-2080

call for reservations www.charlestonstrolls.com

Charleston’s

Building

Graveyard Tour

7:30 & 9:30pm Nightly

Walk with History

18 Anson street ChArleston, sC 29401 www.bulldogtours.Com

1/2 hour walking tour, nightly at 7:30 & 9:30pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted. 18 Anson 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 nonstop tour departs daily at 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30, Feb-Nov. Tickets and departure from Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. 843-722-1112 (DS, MC, V). Book online at www.charlestonharbortours.com or 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. 843766-2080.

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. 18 Anson 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. 18 Anson St. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. 7, 8, 9, & 10pm nightly. Credit cards accepted. 843-722-8687.

“RECOMMENDED AREA OUTFITTER” -NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE

“OUTSTANDING GUIDE SERVICES”

-CANOE & KAYAK MAGAZINE

ON WATER LOCATION - MT. PLEASANT SHEM CREEK 30 TO 55 MINS. IN THE NATIONAL FOREST & WILDLIFE REFUGE 5 TO 10 MINS. FROM DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON INDIAN RUINS, ISLAND BIRD SANCTUARIES, SALTWATER MARSHES WITH DOLPHINS, BLACKWATER SWAMPS WITH GIANT CYPRESS TREES.

NATURE ADVENTURES KAYAK, CANOE & HIKING OUTFITTERS The area’s oldest & Most respected guide service. Families welcome! See dolphin & pelicans by kayak! Master Naturalist & Certified Kayak instructors. Kayaks or canoes.

Rentals or Tours! 843-568-3222 or 800673-0679. www.natureadventuresoutfitters. com or www.kayakcharlestonsc.com 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

KAYAKCHARLESTONSC.COM 843-568-3222 made. Listen to the wind filling the sails, see dolphins frolicking, 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 800-979-3370 or 843-722-1112. Available for private charter.

SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM With more to explore every day, visit Charleston’s #1 family attraction! Get up close to sharks, river otters, loggerhead turtles, a rare albino alligator and Atlantic stingrays. Don’t miss daily dive shows and interactive activities. Open daily. www.scaquarium.org. 843-720-1990.

HISTORIC BUILDINGS & MUSEUMS THE CHARLESTON MUSEUM John & Meeting Sts. America’s Oldest Museum, 1773. SC social & natural his-

tory. 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.

icent 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.

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE LOWCOUNTRY 25 Ann St. Downtown. Nine interactive exhibits, including a two-story Medieval Castle, a pirate ship and a dedicated Art Room, allow your children to explore the arts, sciences and humanities through their own hands-on experiences. Weekly classes expose children to the arts, movement and foreign languages (walk-ins welcome!).

Admission: $10 per person over 12 months old, $8 for SC Residents. Tu-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 12-5pm; closed Mon. 843-854-8962. www.explorecml.org.

HISTORIC HOMES

CONFEDERATE MUSEUM The building Market Hall houses over 2,000 genuine relics that were donated by Confederate Veterans themselves who started the Confederate Museum. The collection is owned by Charleston Chapter #4, United Daughters of the Confederacy and operated by the chapter members. Corner of Meeting & Market Streets. Tues-Sat. 11am-3:30pm.

Closed Holidays. Jan. & Feb.: Th-Sat. Adults: $5, Children 6-12: $3. Under 6: Free. P.O. Box 20997, Charleston, SC 29413-0997, 843-723-1541.

THE MARKET Corner of Meeting & Market Streets.

Originally constructed in 1804, the magnif-

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. 843-7227171.

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.

MIDDLETON PLACE HOUSE MUSEUM Built in 1755, the House Museum interprets four generations of Middleton Family, with extraordinary family furniture, silver, porcelain, rare books and portraits on display.

Birthplace of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Middleton Place and the Middletons played an important role in American history. The property has miraculously remained under the same family stewardship for some 320 years, and today, successfully preserves history for visitors to enjoy. $15/Adults. Admission to Middleton Place Gardens required.

4300 Ashley River Road. 843-556-6020. www.middletonplace.org

90+ Quality Booths 11,000 sq ft

Voted #1 Antique Mall in Charleston

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

www.terraceoaksantiques.com

Like us on

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.

P L A N TAT I O N S , PA R K S & GARDENS 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 located on the west end of the island, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Folly River.

Skimmer Flats, a major Eastern Brown Pelican rookery, is visible from the west end of the park.

KIAWAH BEACHWALKER PARK, located on the west end of Kiawah Island, offers ocean frontage and a river walk with the only public beach access on beautiful Kiawah Island.

ISLE OF PALMS COUNTY PARK Restrooms, outdoor showers, dressing rooms, boardwalks, picnic area, seasonal snack bar, seasonal chair and umbrella rentals. Lifeguards seasonally. July-Labor Day 9am-7pm, Sept. 10am-6pm daily. 843795-4FUN. www.ccprc.com.

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. 843-795-PARK. www.ccprc.com.

MAGNOLIA PLANTATION & GARDENS Hwy. 61, 10 miles NW of Chas. Listed in National Register of Historic Places. Petting

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.

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.

16 Meeting St. • 843.722.8205 www.calhounmansion.net

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 8am8pm, Sept. 8am-sunset daily. 843-572-7275. www.ccprc.com.

T H E AT R E S & E N T E RTA I N M E N T CHARLESTON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Charleston Performing Arts Center is South Carolina’s only performing arts conservatory and premier cabaret theatre providing year-round quality entertainment with lavish productions and Broadway talent! We produce original musicals (The Charleston), music revues (Santa’s Fancy Femmes & Follies), and cabaret concerts…Bridging Charleston to Broadway! Located at 873 Folly Rd (4 miles from downtown). Call (843) 991-5582 or visit us online at www.CharlestonPerformingArts.org DOCK STREET THEATRE 135 Church St. Opened Feb. 12, 1736.

First building in America designed solely for theatrical use. Twice burned & rebuilt. 843720-3968.

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 $26, Students $16, 12 & under are free. See dates in calendar or call 843-270-4903. Tickets at area Visitor Centers or online at www. soundofcharleston.com.

From Gospel to Gershwin 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 October 1, 8, 10, 15, 22, 27, 29 November 6, 14, 20, 29 December 5, 12, 19, 26, 30 * * Special Holiday Performances Adults $28 Seniors $26 • Students $16 Children 12 & under are Free

Box Office: 843.270.4903

Tickets at Charleston Area Visitor Centers www.soundofcharleston.com

Crowd Pleaser

31st Annual

MOJA Arts Festival Running through October 5, Charleston’s MOJA Arts Festival celebrates its 31st year with an exciting lineup of events. The word “moja” means “one” in Swahili, the perfect title for this celebration of harmony among all the people.

Highlighting African-American and Caribbean arts, and their contribution to world cultures, this event has been named one of the Southeast

Tourism Society’s Top 20 events.

Nearly half of MOJA’s events are admission free, with the remainder offered at modest ticket prices ranging from $5 to $35. The wide range of vents include visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel, jazz, poetry, R&B music, storytelling, theatre, children’s activities, traditional crafts, ethnic food and much more.

For tickets and more infor mation, call 843-724-7305 or visit www.mojafestival.com

Crowd Pleaser

Seasonal Flavors & Spirited Beverages:

Kiawah Beverage Series

K i a w a h Is l a n d G o l f Re s o r t i s proud to be uncorking the Kiawah B e v e r a g e Se r i e s . T h i s s e r i e s o f c o l l e c t i v e b e v e r a g e d i n n e r s a re s p re a d ov e r t h e c o u r s e o f t h e ye a r, f e a t u r i n g p a r t i c i p a t i n g o u tlets that will be highlighting t h e i r s e a s o n a l f l a vo r s p a i re d w i t h s p i r i t e d b e v e r a g e s .

Jo i n i n t h i s e l e g a n t K i a w a h Island event on October 30, 2014, at The Ocean Course Clubhouse. The elegant four course dinner will feature California Re d w i n e s . T h e re c e p t i o n s t a r t s at 6:30 pm, with dinner at 7 pm. The series continues on November 20, 2014, at Cherr ywood BBQ & Ale House and on December 1 8 , 2 0 1 4 , a t Ja s m i n e Po rc h , e a c h w i t h i t s ow n u n i q u e f o o d a n d beverage pairing.

T h e 2 0 1 5 K i a w a h Be ve r a g e Se r i e s w i l l b e g i n o n Ja n u a r y 1 5 , 2 0 1 5

and continue through the year o n t h e t h i rd T h u r s d a y o f e a c h m o n t h . Fo r d e t a i l s a n d re s e r v a tions, please call 843-768-6253.

Na m e d f o r t h e K i a w a h Tr i b e o f Na t i v e A m e r i c a n s w h o i n h a b i t ed this small strip of land in the 1 6 0 0 s , K i a w a h Is l a n d i s a b a r rier island with a maritime forest, a rich maritime habitat and 1 0 m i l e s o f b e a c h . It i s l o c a t e d 1 5 m i l e s s o u t h o f t h e Ho l y C i t y, and is operated as a gated beach a n d g o l f re s o r t – K i a w a h Is l a n d G o l f Re s o r t – w i t h s p a c i o u s villas, beaches, golf courses and o t h e r a t t r a c t i o n s . K i a w a h’s f i v e a w a rd - w i n n i n g g o l f c o u r s e s we re d e s i g n e d b y t h e l i k e s o f Ja c k Ni c k l a u s , Ga r y Pl a ye r, To m Fa z i o a n d Pe t e D ye . T h e c o u r s e s s n a k e a l o n g t h e s k i n n y i s l a n d , m ov i n g from the dense wooded interior o f t h e i s l a n d t o t h e b re e z y o c e a nfront.

Visit www.kiawahisland.org to lear n more

1-6 MOJA Arts Festival, A Celebration of African-American & Caribbean Arts, 843-724-7305, www.mojafestival.com.

1, 8,10,15, The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular 22,27,29 Congregational Church, $16-$28, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com.

1-29 Wine Strolls, Every Wednesday 6pm-8pm, Middleton Plantation, 843-782-3608, www.middletonplace.org.

1-31 4-D Theater, SC Aquarium, 843-720-1991, www.scaquarium.org.

1-31 Boone Hall Fright Nights, 843-884-4371, www.boonehallplantation.com.

1-1/15 Unfurled: Flags from the Collection of the Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St. 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

2-26 The Fall Tours, Thurs.-Sun., $50 per person per day, 843-722-4630, www.thefalltours.org.

3 French Quarter Art Walk, 5pm-8pm, 843-577-7101, www.frenchquarterarts. com.

3-19 Wait Until Dark, Footlight Players, Footlight Theatre, 20 Queen St, 843-723-7334, www.footlightplayers.net.

3-26 Myrtle Maze and Pumpkin Patch, weekends, Legare Farms, Johns Island, 843-559-0788, www.legarefarms.com.

4-25 Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8am- 2pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305, www.charlestoncity.info.

5-26 Bird Walk, Sundays, 8:30am-11am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Hwy. 61, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

17-11/2 Young Frankenstein, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com.

19 Children’s Day Festival, noon-5pm, Park West Rec Complex, Mt. Pleasant, 843884-8517, www.comeonovermp.com.

19,20,211 Chamber Music Charleston, Music for String Quartet: Beethoven & Brubeck, Edisto, Seabrook and I’On House Concerts, 843-763-4941, www.chambermusiccharleston.org.

25 Edisto Island Bluegrass Festival, 11am-9pm, West Bank Plantation, Edisto Island, www.edistoislandbluegrass.com or email edistobluegrass@bellsouth.net.

26 Lake Street Dive, Charleston Music Hall, 843-641-0011, www.charlestonmusichall.com.

30-11/9 Coastal Carolina Fair, Exchange Park, Ladson, 843-572-3161, www.coastalcarolinafair.org.

October

31-11/9 Dracula, Flowertown Players, Summerville. 843-875-9521, www.flowertownplayers.org.

50

www.charlestongateway.com

Tide

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.

7:10 8:15 9:24 10:31 11:35 12:08 1:00 1:49 2:38 3:25 4:12 4:59 5:47 6:38 7:31 8:28 9:25 10:20 11:12 12:18 12:57 1:35 2:13 2:52 3:33 4:16 5:04 5:57 6:57 8:03

HIGH A.M. P.M.

8:09 12:54 9:12 1:58 10:14 3:07 11:13 4:14 5:18 12:33 6:18 1:29 7:13 2:22 8:06 3:13 8:57 4:03 9:46 4:53 10:35 5:43 11:24 6:34 7:27 12:42 8:21 1:36 9:15 2:32 10:07 3:27 10:54 4:21 11:38 5:11 12:00 5:59 12:45 6:43 1:28 7:24 2:10 8:04 2:51 8:42 3:34 9:19 4:18 9:59 5:05 10:42 5:56 11:31 6:52 7:51 12:44 8:52 1:50

DECEMBER

NOVEMBER

OCTOBER DAY

CHARTS

1:44 2:51 3:58 5:01 5:59 6:54 7:46 8:36 9:25 10:13 11:01 11:51 12:13 1:05 1:59 2:53 3:46 4:37 5:24 6:09 6:51 7:32 8:10 8:48 9:27 10:07 10:53 11:45 12:27 1:30 2:36

DAY

LOW A.M.

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

DAY

HIGH P.M.

9:12 9:53 9:20 9:50 10:22 10:45 11:20 11:36 12:14 12:26 1:06 1:13 1:54 1:59 2:42 2:45 3:28 3:29 4:14 4:14 4:59 5:01 5:46 5:50 6:34 6:44 7:24 7:40 8:14 8:38 9:03 9:33 9:50 10:25 10:35 11:13 11:18 12:00 12:01 12:45 12:44 1:30 1:28 2:15 2:13 3:01 3:01 3:50 3:51 4:41 4:46 5:35 5:47 6:32 6:52 7:15 8:00 8:30

A.M.

P.M.

2:58 3:40 3:05 3:42 4:07 4:39 5:04 5:33 5:58 6:25 6:48 7:14 7:36 8:01 8:22 8:47 9:07 9:33 9:52 10:19 10:37 11:07 11:23 11:58 12:12 12:51 1:03 1:46 1:56 2:40 2:48 3:33 3:39 4:22 4:27 5:08 5:13 5:52 5:58 6:35 6:41 7:17 7:23 7:59 8:07 8:43 8:53 9:30 9:42 10:21 10:37 11:17 11:37 12:16 12:41 1:18 1:47 1:53

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.

9:06 10:09 11:06 11:59 12:04 12:51 1:36 2:20 3:02 3:44 4:26 5:10 5:58 6:52 7:49 8:48 9:46 10:40 11:31

9:28 10:23 11:15

2:52 3:53 4:50 5:43 6:32 7:17 8:01 8:42 9:23 10:03 10:43 11:26 12:06 12:57 1:51 2:45 3:39 4:30 5:19 6:07 6:55 7:42 8:30 9:19 10:10 11:03 11:59 12:27 1:31 2:34 3:36

3:21 3:39 5:14 6:05 6:53 7:39 8:24 9:06 9:49 10:27 11:18

12:19 1:08 1:58 2:48 3:40 4:36 5:35 6:38 7:44 8:50 9:52

12:49 1:36 2:20 3:03 3:43 4:23 5:03 5:44 6:28 7:15 8:05 8:58 9:50 10:41 11:30 12:20 1:08 1:56 2:44 3:32 4:23 5:15 6:09 7:06 8:05 9:04 10:01

12:11 1:00 1:53 4:47 3:41 4:33 5:24 6:13 7:02 7:50 8:40 9:32 10:27 11:25 12:58 1:59 3:00 3:59

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

Tides are calculated by NOAA, National Ocean Service.

www.charlestongateway.com

51

1

Annual Charleston James Island Connector Run, 8:30 am, Cannon Park, 5K, 10K and Bike Fun Ride, 843-478-5001, www.jicrun.com.

1

Annual Harvest Festival, 11am-5pm, $8, Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, Johns Island, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.

1-9 1-29

Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am-2pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305, www.charlestoncity.info.

1-29

Evenings in the Market, Thurs., Fri., Sat., 6:30-10:30pm, Charleston City Market, 843-937-0920, www.thecharlestonmarket.com.

1-30

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

1-30

Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Sea Turtle Hospital, Daily at noon and 2 pm, SC Aquarium, 843-720-1991, www.scaquarium.org.

1-30

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

2-30

Bird Walk, Sundays, 8:30am-11am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

6,14, 20,29

The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular Congregational Church, $16-$28, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com.

8 8-9 9 11 141/1/15 15-16 16

52

Coastal Carolina Fair, Exchange Park, Ladsen, 843-572-3161, www.costalcarolinafair.org.

Charleston Veteran’s Day Parade, 10am, parade begins at Concord & Market Sts., 843-789-7488.

Battle of Secessionville Reenactment, Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant, 843-884-4371, www.battleofsecessionville.org.

Running of The Charleston Cup, The Plantation at Stono Ferry, 843-766-6202, www.charlestoncup.net.

North Charleston Veterans Day Tribute, 10:30am-1pm, Park Circle, 843-740-5854, www.northcharleston.org.

Holiday Festival of Lights, Sun.-Thurs. 5:30-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 5:30-11pm, James Island County Park, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.

Plantation Days, 10am-4pm, free with admission, Middleton Plantation, 843-782-3608, www.middletonplace.org.

Charleston Coffee Cup, tastings, competitions, more, 10am-3pm, Joe Riley Stadium, www.charlestoncoffeecup.com.

21-23

Charleston Holiday Market, Charleston Area Convention Center, 336-2825550, www.gilmoreshows.com.

28-29

Holiday Market, free to shop, Middleton Plantation, 843-782-3608, www.middletonplace.org

November www.charlestongateway.com

What’s Cooking

PECAN PRALINES INGREDIENTS • 4 cups granulated sugar • 1 cup light cream • 5 cups chopped pecans • 1 teaspoon salt

Boil 3 cups of sugar with cream until it forms a soft boil. Meanwhile, caramelize the remaining cup of sugar in an iron skillet.

Combine boiled sugar and cream with the caramelized sugar, being sure the pot is very large as the caramelized sugar foams a great deal when added to the cream and sugar. Add salt and nuts and beat vigorously until creamy. Drop by spoonfuls on buttered paper.

Mrs. Carton G. Davies (Harriet Goodacre) Charleston Receipts

Editor’s Note: There are several good tutorials online that explain in detail how to caramelize sugar. For this recipe, use the “dry” method.

1-1/1/15 Holiday Festival of Lights, Sun.-Thurs. 5:30pm-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 5:30pm11pm, James Island County Park, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.

3 Art With A Twist: Antique Walk, A Stroll in Search of Perfect Treasures, 6pm, start at Gibbes Museum entrance, reservations at 843-720-1689 or www.gibbesmusuem.org.

5,12 Christmas 1860, Holiday Candlelight Tour, Edmondston-Alston House, 21 East Battery, 6:30-8:30pm, 843-722-7171, www.edmondstonalston.com.

5-21 Miracle in Bedford Falls, Footlight Players, Footlight Theatre, 20 Queen St, 843-723-7334, www.footlightplayers.net.

5-21 Sound of Music, Flowertown Players, Summerville. 843-875-9521, www.flowertownplayers.org.

5,12,19, The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, 26,30 Circular Congregational Church, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com.

5-31 Charleston Christmas Sleigh Ride, 5pm, Thursday-Sunday, Charleston Harbor, 800-724-4781, www.thrillercharleston.com.

6 North Charleston Christmas Parade, activities begin at 4 pm, parade at 6 pm, Park Circle, 843-740-5854, www.northcharleston.org.

6-7 31st Annual Spirituals Concert, 3-5pm both days, Drayton Hall, 843-769-2638, www.draytonhall.org.

6-27 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am-2pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305, www.charlestonarts.org.

7 Charleston Christmas Parade, 2pm, Calhoun & Meeting St., 843-724-7305 www.charlestonarts.org 13 Parade of Boats and Fireworks, 5:30-7:30pm, fireworks begin 6:45pm, Charleston Harbor, 843-724-7305, www.charlestonlowcountry.com.

13,20 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com.

14

Annual Mt. Pleasant Christmas Light Parade & Tree Lighting, 5:30pm, 843-884-8517, www.comeonovermp.com.

20 Historic Summerville Christmas Parade, 2 pm, 843-821-7260, www.summervilledream.org.

18-20 Grand Illumination: Christmas 1782, 6-8pm, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.

21 Chanukah in the Square, Marion Square, 4-6 pm, free, 843-724-7305, www.charlestonarts.org.

22 Chamber Music Charleston, The Little Match Girl, 7:30pm both nights, Sottile Theatre, 843-763-4941, www.chambermusiccharleston.org.

26 Great Russian Nutcracker, presented by the Moscow Ballet, 12noon & 4 pm, North Charleston Performing Art Center, 843-529-5000x5113, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com.

December

31 Happy New Year Charleston, 4-10:30pm, Marion Square and surrounding locations, 843-724-7305, www.charlestonarts.org.

54

www.charlestongateway.com

Crowd Pleaser

29th Annual

Charleston Holiday Progressive Dinner November 28, 29 & December 1-13, 15-20, 22, 23 at 5:30pm

A much-beloved holiday tradition is back this December. For the 29th year in a row, Circa 1886 restaurant and Charming Inns will play host to the “Charleston Holiday Progressive Dinner,” a festive evening where diners journey by carriage to three different locations. Guests are invited to start the evening with hors d’oeuvres at Historic Kings Courtyard Inn at 198 King Street, travel to

Circa 1886 restaurant at 149 Wentworth Street for a three-course dinner, and wind down at Historic John Rutledge House Inn at 116 Broad Street for coffee and dessert.

Hors d’oeuvres start at 5:30 pm, and the evening wraps up at 8:30 pm. A carriage will transport guests from one location to the next. The cost is $100 per person, excluding beverages.

For reservations or more info, call 843-853-7828 or visit www.circa1886.com www.charlestongateway.com

55

JOURNEY TO FREEDOM CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Opening Early 2015 CharlestonCountyParks.com

•

(843) 795-4FUN (4386)

SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW FOR ALL OCCASIONS CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA Opening Early 2015

CharlestonCountyParks.com

•

(843) 795-4FUN (4386)

www.charlestongateway.com

57

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

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

POINTS OF INTEREST

31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44

700 Ashley Marina

Veterans Admin.

Hospita

Ripley Pointe

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

To: James Island Folly Beach

30

tor 30 Connec d n

Jam es Isla

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

25 26 27 28 29 30

er

17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

17

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

Riv

11 12 13 14 15 16

171 61

ley

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

WEST ASHLEY

Joe Riley Park

37

Ash

1 2

HISTORIC BUILDINGS Custom House Fireproof Building S.C. Historical Society Four Corners of Law Hibernian Hall Huguenot Church Old Exchange Old Powder Magazine Rainbow Row St. Michael’s Church St. Philip’s Church HOUSE MUSEUMS Aiken-Rhett Calhoun Mansion Edmondston-Alston Heyward-Washington Joseph Manigault Nathaniel Russell MUSEUMS American Military Museum Avery Research Center The Charleston Museum Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry Gibbes Museum of Art Market Hall & City Market Old Slave Mart Museum U.S. Postal Museum THEATERS Dock Street Theatre Footlight Players Workshop Gaillard Municipal Auditorium Memminger Auditorium Sottile Theatre Theatre 99 – The Have Nots!

MISCELLANEOUS The Battery Charleston Place The Citadel City Marina College of Charleston Fort Sumter Center & Tour Dock Joe Riley Park Marion Square Maritime Center & Docks Medical University of South Carolina South Carolina Aquarium Washington Park Water Taxi to Patriots Point Waterfront Park

JAMES ISLAND

34 City Marina

Morrison Meeting

America

19

Charlotte

Henrietta Calhoun 27 Gaillard Auditorium e Georg 30 Laurens Society

King

Anson

Wentworth

Glebe St. Philip

Pitt

College of Chas.

35 29

el Chap 17 41 36

3943

Ansonborough Field Hasel l Mar ket 32 P P Pin Hayn ckne Prin Mag ces y azin e C Fulton s P 22 N. Mae P S r liffor k . e M t d ar Que P R ket en P Cumb R erlan 21 7 d Broa 1 10 ge P d Sava ew 26 P Cruise Ship R 4 N 25 R 3 2 Ch 5 Terminal a 23 l m 42 R ers 24 44 Waterfront Trad 9 Park PR d P Vendue Range 6 14 Prioleau St. 8 16 Gibb Prices es L amb S. B N. Atlantic Wharf oll Mu atte rra r A y t l y anti Gillon St. c Wh 12 13 Ga ite P Elliott St. rde oin ns t The Battery 31 N. Adgers Wharf 28

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 xc ces rs Wh E y Bo Adge S.

ter Wa

King

bes Gib

Ora nge

Conc ord

Arch dale

Beaufain

r Rive r

15

Coope

King

Coming

St. Philip

Hutson

South Mary Wragg 11 Judith

Alexander

Smith Thomas

John

Vanderh orst

Montagu Smith

Rutledge

Ashley Colonial Lake

Colon ial

Moultrie Park U.S. Coast Guard Station

Chis olm

Bull

18

Ann 20 P

Columbus

Amherst

38

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

Barre

Gadsden

Calhou n Halsey Cannon Bennett Park

P

Woolfe Reid

beth Eliza

Halse y

Roper Hospital

Radcliffe Warren

Coming

Ashley

MUSC 40

Morris

Fran klin

Doughty

Bee

Rutledge

President

Courtenay

Spring

Cannon

Blake

Aiken Nassau

Allway Ashton

Line Carlson

East Bay Washin gton

wn ssto Cro Bogard

Cooper

Sheppard

East Bay

17

Line

Ashe Percy

Flood Norman

Fishburne

Wha rfsid Conc ord e

Sumter Carolina

Ravenel Bridge

Drake

Race

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

26

King

Congress

17

Huger

Huger

Coming

Hagood

Johnson Hagood Sumter Stadium

To: Cypress Gardens Goose Creek

Hanover

Playground

Ashley

Elmwood Kenilworth Parkwood President Sutherland

Mary Murray

Rutledge

The Citadel 33 Moultrie

Lockwood

s . al

Hampton Park

LEGEND

Chas. Internat’l Airport Airport Public Beach Golf Course

POINTS OF INTEREST

1 Beachwalker County Park 2 Blackbaud Stadium 3 Boone Hall Plantation

To:

52 The Golf Summerville NORTH 78 Club at CHARLESTON Wescott e t ha Plantation osp 26 Ph To:

Summerville 15

Ashle y

Chas. Int'l Airport & Air Force Base

642

Mo

rc Do

61

14

7

he st er

6

Ri ve r

526

Rd .

To: Edisto Island Beaufort Hilton Head Savannah

es Be

Savannah Hwy.

Sa m

WEST

y ASHLEY rr Glenn e McConnell F

17 . r Rd Rive

The Links at Stono 162 Ferry

Hw y.

18

d. in R Ma

700

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

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

M ay ba nk

4 Charles Pinckney National

Ash ley

18

B

WADMALAW ISLAND

JOHNS ISLAND

To: Edisto Beach

North E

EDISTO ISLAND

Rockville

R sto di

174

.

Rd s.

Seabroo kI

18

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

iver

h wa Kia

1 SEABROOK ISLAND

d an Isl

Pk

. rry Rd Fe s t en m le

Dunes West Golf Club

41

River

Isl an dP ar kD nd r. o

Dan 2 ie

e agu ont

5 171

L

rry Fe s i h

Ma t

DANIEL ISLAND

Coleman

18

Shem Creek

CHARLESTON

17

DEWEES ISLAND

10 517

MOUNT PLEASANT

Charleston 10 Harbor 11

30

4

r P to IOnec n Co

Ashle

t in

526

17

r ye aw nS Be

Ri tte nb erg

Coo 16

17 3

Seven Po Farms Dr. ng o

iver yR

ISLE OF PALMS

12

703 SULLIVAN’S ISLAND

Harborv iew Rd.

rla ve Ri

13

nd

JAMES ISLAND n o 171 ohns

MORRIS ISLAND

.

Rd

Charleston Executive Airport

J Ft.

lly Fo

. wy Pk

8

r. s. D l I iver per R

Ri ve rs

Wa

East Cooper Airport

18

Rif le Ra ng e

C

N

To: McClellanville Georgetown Pawleys Island Myrtle Beach

9

tic n la e a n t A c O

FOLLY BEACH

26

95

GEORGETOWN

WALTERBORO 164

KIAWAH ISLAND

17a

17 321

BEAUFORT HILTON HEAD

17 174

CHARLESTON

EDISTO BEACH

DISCOVER CHARLESTON Discover Charleston With The Best App In Town!

Download Charleston Gateway's app by scanning the QR code with your smartphone now, or download for free through your App or Play Store: search Discover Charleston.

62

www.charlestongateway.com

Uncorked.

MOUNT PLEASANT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Children’s Day Festival / Oct 19 Mac Off / Oct 25 Wine Under the Oaks / Dec 7 Holiday Movie / Dec 12 Holiday Farmers Market & Craft Show / Dec 13 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony & Parade / Dec 14 For more information on these and other events visit comeonovermp.com