Do you know the difference between a graveyard and a cemetery? Not many people can differentiate. But in a city, home to over 400+ churches, it’s important to know the difference between the two.  A graveyard is a burial ground which adjoins a church and is the older and smaller of the two. The most

I KNOW real estate. In fact, was a Top Producer in my previous state.  NOW learning the history of my new home area and it is soooo exciting! I have a lot of knowledge regarding Historic Real Estate,  but CHARLESTON Real Estate is like no other, and boy is it fun!   Charleston ~ I am fascinated with

When you're visiting most major cities, an alley is usually something you tend to avoid right? Well not when you are visiting the Holy City; in fact, Charleston's Historic Alleys are a must-see! They are usually South of Broad in Residential areas and quite hidden. I'm going to let you know how to f

Charleston was at one time in history the home of pirates, lots of them ! And​ their ghosts and others, those are still living among us, in cemeteries, in houses, in hotels, in alley ways, in parks. Don't be afraid. Most of them are friendly. At night, you can hear them talk and laugh ! This is no j

Charleston: history and beauty and colors !  There are a lot of historic homes d'town Charleston and our city is known for its beautiful architecture. The Charleston Preservation Society plays a great part in preserving our history and architecture and I am a proud member of this organization. One v

PlantationsWhat are plantations? Plantations can be defined as large farms in the colonies that used the enforced labor of slaves to harvest cotton, rice, sugar, tobacco and other farm produce for trade and export. Crops were planted on a large scale with usually just one major plant species growing

Stunning Cobblestone Street and Alleys My hometown Charleston, SC is an amazing place with a fascinating history. One of the many historic sites and features are the few remaining cobblestone streets. What is it about cobblestone streets and paths that take us to the past as we carefully navigate th

Ask anyone in Charleston's Upper Peninsula who the local poet/artist is and you'll hear a quick reply, "P-Nut".  Born Joseph William Johnson, I'm not sure many people know his real name. He's a happy, polite, caring, friendly, artist, poet, social, neighborhood Legend. He has a story for every paint

CAROLOPOLIS AWARD          Many of the Charleston homes, especially South of Broad,  stand tall and proud and boast history and charm. Some of these homes date back to the 1700's, and on many residences one can find a round black and gold plague. This is called  the "Carolopolis" plaque. This award

Charleston - you will sure befriend a ghost.. There are many ghosts living in Charleston, SC !  Does this fact send a shiver down your spine?  Want to meet a ghost ?  Go ahead and sign up for one of the Charleston Ghost Tours. Especially this time of the year, the ghosts are busy and ready to greet

Charleston International Airport is the largest airport in South Carolina in 2019 almost 4.9 million passengers traveled through this airport which was the busiest year on record. In the last several years the terminal has undergone some renovations that have made travel to our beautiful city even m