Category Historic Charleston

French Quarter Inn: Charleston’s Version of Old World Charm

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The French Quarter Inn Charleston is a luxurious retreat in the heart of Charleston’s Historic District. It’s infused with old-world charm and southern hospitality. Thanks to its: Exquisite accommodations Excellent location And unrivaled amenities This luxury boutique hotel in the…

Hotel Bennett Charleston: Luxury Redefined

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What was an open pit and construction site for much of my time in Charleston finally opened on January 27, 2019. The Hotel Bennett claims it was a project 20 years in the making. The project first broke ground on…

Charlestowne South Carolina: Discover the City’s Enchanting History

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The majority of visitors to Charleston, South Carolina, are well-versed in antebellum Charleston. But what about the colonial period? The history of Charlestowne, South Carolina, and Colonial Charleston is less well known. The city’s cobblestone streets and colonial homes in…

The Dewberry Charleston: Only the Best Parts

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When I first moved to Charleston, the building the Dewberry Charleston now occupies was a sad place. As time passed, it was steadily becoming more and more depressing. It’s sometimes hard to remember what used to be there now, what…

Charleston City Market: the Best Parts You Need to Know

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The Historic Charleston City Market can be pretty overwhelming. After all, it’s the biggest tourist trap in Charleston, possibly all South Carolina! But it is one of the most famous and best things to do in Charleston, SC, so missing…

Is Fort Sumter, SC, Actually Interesting? Get the Facts

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South Carolina was important to the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The first state to leave the Union, South Carolina, put itself front and center at the start of the conflict. So it’s no surprise that Charleston Harbor was…