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Contents

August, - November 2020 Vol. 73 No. 3

In this issue:

10 Charleston In Film 12 The BEND: Preserving the Natural Beauty of the Lowcountry 14 The Beautiful Unitarian Church Cemetery 17 Discover the Market 18 Victory Cup 2020

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20 Meet Meisha Johnson: Neema Fine Art Gallery 22 Walking the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge 23 Discover Summerville 24 Charleston Speedboat Adventure 26 Steeplechase at Charleston 38 Earthquake Bolts

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In every issue: 6 Welcome 27 Sightseeing Directory 32 What’s Cookin?

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Thank you for choosing Charleston Gateway for your vacation guide. We are pleased to offer you the most comprehensive vacation guide available in our beautiful city. Be sure to pick up a copy of Charleston Map Guide as well!

We have a lot of good ideas of things to see and do in this issue. Art lovers will want to stop by Neema Gallery and take time for a visit with the owner. Or maybe spend some time on the water – Charleston Speedboat Adventure is a unique way to sightsee while enjoying driving your own boat!

Grab this issue and find your Charleston Adventure – there is so much to see and do in the Holy City. Be sure to check online for up to date information about our popular events.

Enjoy your visit to Historic Charleston. We hope you and your family will return to our beautiful city again and again. Our website, charlestongateway.com, o f f e r s m a ny m o r e suggestions on what to see and do in our beautiful city.

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Artist Bio 10 ½ Charleston

by Claudine Pond

Claudine Pond is based in Richmond Virginia, and has been working as a professional artist for 35+ years. She paints in oils, acrylics and watercolors, rendering lifelike forms including landscapes, portraits and pets.

Claudine holds a BFA and BS in Art ED.

To see more of the artist’s work, visit her FB page, Claudine Pond Art.

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Charleston in Film The Charleston area is so picturesque you may feel like you’re on the set of a hit movie or a Netflix blockbuster. Trust your feeling - many movies have been filmed in and around the Holy City.

Here are a few that you might have seen – if not put them on your “to watch” list and see if you recognize the lowcountry backdrop.

The Netflix hit show Outer Banks is filmed in the Charleston area, and there are a few places you can visit that you’ll recognize from your latest binge watch. Shem Creek in Mt. Pleasant is the site of most of the show’s boating scenes, 10

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and while you’re in Mt. Pleasant, visit the Old Village where the Kildare County Sheriff’s Office is actually a condominium building at 281 Venning Street. In real life, Sarah’s gorgeous home is Lowndes Grove, located on the Ashley River. More real life places from your favorite show are in and around our city, including the Gaillard Center, Kiawah Island, Morris Island Lighthouse and more!

Here are a few hit movies that were filmed in and around the Holy City. Have you seen them all?

In 2004, The Notebook was filmed in the Charleston area at locations that include Boone Hall Plantation, Cypress Gardens and upper King Street.

Middleton Place, the Cistern Yard at the College of Charleston and Cypress Gardens are sites where the 2000 hit, The Patriot was filmed.

The 2010 hit, Dear John, starring Nicolas Cage, was

filmed all around Charleston including the Isle of Palms, Folly Beach and the College of Charleston.

While you’re queuing up your list of horror movies to watch this fall, be sure to include the 2018 edition of Halloween.

It was filmed at Magnolia Cemetery and locations around North Charleston.

The 2003 Civil War movie, Cold Mountain, is set in North Carolina, but was actually filmed in the Charleston area.

If you’ve been coming to Charleston for more than a few years you remember the old bridges – there were two that spanned the Cooper River. These iconic pieces of history are seen in the 1995 movie, Die Hard: With a Vengeance.

This is only a partial list of the dozens of films set in the beautiful Charleston area. As you’re out enjoying Charleston, see how many places you recognize!

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The BEND: Preserving the Natural Beauty of the Lowcountry Maybe you’ve read about The BEND and wondered what in the world it is? Set on the beautiful Ashley River in North Charleston, The BEND is a 20 acre property with green spaces, gorgeous trees and stunning river views.

It’s bordered on the east by Riverfront Memorial Park Cemetery, the resting place of a congressman and a rock star, and Jenkin’s Children’s Institute on the west, famous for its internationally acclaimed children’s marching band.

The BEND’s history dates back to the 1600s to a series of land grants made by Lord Proprietors. For nearly 300 years, the land at The BEND of the historic Ashley River has gone by many names: Stock Prior, Quarter House, Accabee Plantation, Ryedale, Anna Brae, Malona, and more recently, Ashley Shores, a privately owned subdivision.

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A riverfront property made up of apartments and townhomes, Ashley Shores subdivision ultimately lay vacant for a number of years. In 2015, The Pearlstine Company made an offer on the land in order to rehabilitate it.

Today, The BEND is a 20-acre community redevelopment project led by owner and founder Susan Pearlstine of The Pearlstine Company. Along with its natural beauty, the property has a beautiful open air pavilion that houses events throughout the year including festivals, concerts, drive-in movies and more.

To learn more about The BEND and check for upcoming events, visit thebendcharleston.com, or find @thebendcharleston on social media.

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The Beautiful Unitarian Church Cemetery Called the Holy City, Charleston is known for its churches – and its beautiful church cemeteries.

While wandering around our city, it’s always a good idea to stop and take a stroll through any cemetery you pass – the beauty is always worth the time. The Unitarian Church cemetery stands out for many reasons. While there are paths for visitors to stroll, the graves themselves have been given back to nature, with trees and shrubs 14

growing wild. The disheveled cemetery is one of the most popular in Charleston.

The Unitarian Church itself is the second oldest in the city, first built in 1772 and rebuilt in 1854. Like many in Charleston, this churchyard is reported to be haunted. Many believe that it is by the subject of one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most famous poems: “Annabel Lee.” Annabel was a woman who lived in Charleston

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Edward returned to Baltimore and eventually attended West Point, but drinking and drugs destroyed his career – and he also died young.

But he became famous as the writer, Edgar Allen Poe, and his poem, “Annabel Lee,” is believed to be the story of his ill fated love. Today, a “Lady in White” is said to roam After losing her love, Anna became the cemetery at night – possibly the very ill. Edward rushed back to see ghost of Anna Ravenel. her, but was too late. She was already Night tours of the Unitarian dead. Young Edward was not even Church Cemetery are available with allowed to go to Anna’s funeral – her father blamed Edward for her Tour Charleston and times and tickets are available on their website, death. Bitter and angry, Mr. Ravenel tourcharleston.com. had six graves dug and filled in so For those who would rather visit during Edward wouldn’t be able to visit the daylight hours, the cemetery is open Anna’s grave, and a headstone was 8am-2pm, Monday through Thursday; never installed. and 9am-5pm, Friday-Sunday. before the Civil War broke out – some historians believe her name was Anna Ravenel. She fell in love with a young soldier, Edward Allen, but her father didn’t approve. Anna would sneak out to see her lover, and eventually her father had him transferred to Baltimore.

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Discover The Market

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harleston 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.

The Charleston City Market is one of the nation’s oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston. Home to more than 300 vibrant entrepreneurs, the market is open every day of the year except December 25th. No matter what time of day or season you plan to visit, there is something to see, do, taste, and take home as a souvenir from the Charleston City Market!

Charleston City Day Market Operates Daily from 9:30am-6pm in three open air sheds as well as the Great Hall Charleston City Night Market Operates on Fridays & Saturdays, from April through December, from 6:30-10:30pm. www.charlestongateway.com

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Victory Cup 2020 October 16 & 17, 2020

Enjoy fall weather and time outdoors while you experience the Victory Cup 2020! Known as “America’s Polo Match,” there are endless opportunities for fun. The Victory Cup includes not only Polo, but Hot Air Balloons, Helicopters, Vendors, Seafood Tents, Fashion, Live Music and more!

Tickets for tethered Hot Air Balloon rides are available for an exciting thrill you will never forget. But balloons are only one part of this unique festival. Hot Air Balloon rides will begin on Friday evening, from 4-8 pm, contingent on weather conditions. At 10 am on Saturday, gates open for an entire day of fun. Polo matches are held during the day, along with fashion shows and plenty of opportunity to enjoy food vendors and more. At 4 pm on Saturday, Hot Air Balloons once again take the stage, continuing through 8 pm if the weather allows.

Victory Cup 2020 will be held in Johns Island County Park – Mullet Hall.

Tickets for Victory Cup 2020 are available online at victorycup.org/Charleston.

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See what’s been creeping in‌ From the micro monsters in your own backyard to the mega monsters of oceans past, explore something brand new at the Aquarium!

To buy tickets, visit scaquarium.org. www.charlestongateway.com

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Lady in Yellow by Tyrone Geter

Meet Meisha Johnson: Neema Fine Art Gallery When you walk into Neema Fine Art Gallery, owner Meisha Johnson, immediately makes you feel at home. “My goal is to make everyone who comes through my door feel welcome,” Meisha said. This gallery is a labor of love for Meisha, who has a lifelong passion for art and creative expression.

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visited and fell in love with the city. On her next visit, she happened to take a Gullah history tour with a guide who also happened to be a collector of African American art.

This began Meisha’s interest in the history and creative accomplishments southern African Americans. “The College of Charleston has an archives library, and I would go and spend hours researching.

It fascinated me how many

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people accomplished great things straight out of slavery.”

Meisha began visiting Charleston often and befriended the former owner of her gallery, Jeannette Cooper. When Jeannette decided to sell her business, she called Meisha first. On December 1, 2018, Neema Fine Art Gallery opened its doors. Neema means favor, grace and prosperity in Swahili.

Neema Gallery represents Southern African American artists from around the region.

“My goal is to share these artists’ work with the world,” Meisha began. “Many are in their 70s and 80s and have been working to address systemic racism their entire lives.” The response by art lovers and collectors has been overwhelmingly positive.

“People will come in and actually cry as they experience a piece of art.”

“The artists I represent are phenomenal,” Meisha told me. “I have phenomenal art by phenomenal Southern African American artists.” Neema Gallery helps showcase artistic diversity and has a wide range of styles and types of art from realistic oil paintings to jewelry to pottery to abstract art. “When someone connects to a piece of art, I can feel it,” Meisha said, obviously excited about her work. “You are drawn to a piece of art because there is a connection.

It speaks to you.”

Stop by Neema Fine Art Gallery and meet Meisha – and on some days, her 7 year old daughter Sabina will be helping her mother.

The gallery is located at 3 Broad Street, Suite 100, in Downtown Charleston, on Charleston’s Historic Gallery Row, and is open 10:30am-6pm, Mon - Sat. Visit Neema Gallery’s website at neemagallery.com or call 843-353-8079.

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Walking the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge In a city filled with beautiful sights, the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge is one of the most spectacular. It spans between downtown and Mount Pleasant and serves as the track for the well known Cooper River Bridge Run. It is a cable-stayed bridge over the Cooper River and opened in 2005 to replace two obsolete cantilever truss bridges. The bridge has a main span of 1,546 feet, the third longest among cable-stayed bridges in the Western Hemisphere.

Walking, running or biking across the bridge is an experience you do not want to miss. Grab your friends (or go alone) and use the well-marked walking path to enjoy some of the best views around. The six mile 22

round trip span can start on either side. There is paid parking on the Mount Pleasant side in Waterfront Park and free parking off East Bay Street downtown. Bicycles have the right of way and their own lane, so be aware of your surroundings.

Most people start on the Mount Pleasant side and walk to the second span and turn around. Try to start your trek in time to see the sun set over the Cooper River. And take your camera for some beautiful shots of the Charleston Harbor. From the top of the bridge you can spot Sullivan’s Island, Mount Pleasant, and downtown Charleston all in one vista.

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Discover Summerville

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n a world with too many national chain stores and not enough of the independent, mom and pop, small 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 will come to find the historic village of Summerville.

The “Flowertown in the Pines” offers unique boutiques, ladies & children’s gifts, toys, restaurants, clothing, antiques, fabric, jewelry and much more!

Serving Southern Comfort Breakfast & Lunch Daily!

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Charleston Speed Boat Adventures Love boats? And speed? Get ready for a fun adventure – Charleston Speedboat Adventures takes you on a 13 mile, fully narrated tour of Charleston Harbor in your own boat.

You and your passenger will have your own boat that leaves with five other boats, guided by a skilled captain and tour guide. For about two hours you tour the harbor, stopping several times for the guide to share information about what you’re seeing.

No boating experience is needed for this adventure. The tour starts with a safety talk, and you’ll follow the tour guide throughout the trip.

The driver must have a valid driver’s license.

For two people in one boat, the total cost is $151.68.

To book your adventure, visit speedboatadventures.com/Charleston.

Reservations are required.

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Steeplechase at Charleston

The Plantation at Stono Ferry Racetrack November 15, 2020 The Steeplechase of Charleston returns this November to close out the 2020 National Steeplechase Association Fall Racing Circuit. With deep roots in southern heritage, this Charleston tradition began in 1792 and will be ushered into its new era with the addition of The Steeplechase Gala and a weekend packed full of activities around Charleston. The family-friendly Sunday event will feature five highstakes races with coveted titles on the line. The infield will feature a VIP Chalet, vendor village, food trucks, live entertainment and activities for the whole family. So pack your coolers, grab your big hats and bowties and we’ll see you at the races!

For more information, visit steeplechaseofcharleston.com or call 843-332-7804.

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Sightseeing Directory

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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 • 843-774-0006 Summerville Visitor Center 402 N. Main St. (Hwy. 17A) • 843-873-8535 Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm, Sat: 10am - 3pm, Sun: 1pm - 4pm • www.visitsummerville.com TOURS & ATTRACTIONS Aqua Safaris When you are in the Lowcountry, make sure you get out on a Charleston Harbor tour! You can enjoy the harbor in a power vessel! You can sail by the historic sites with the breeze! You can even go for that perfect fish! You can get out on the water 7 days a week!

Private tours are set according to the Captain’s availability and your preference. For more information please call 843-886-8133, 800-524-3444 or visit www.aqua-safaris.com/discover/charleston.

Carolina Queen Riverboat Cruises Come aboard the Carolina Queen, Charleston’s only authentic riverboat 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 www.charlestonharbortours.com or call 843-722-1112 for information.

Charleston’s Best Tours, LLC Get spooked with us on our night-time walking ghost tour as featured in AAA 28

Magazine! Our theme is only welldocumented 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.

Classic Carriage Works There is no better way to navigate Charleston’s historic streets than by horse and carriage. Classic Carriage Works will supply you with an enriched understanding of the prosperous and stormy history of this notable city. With the most seasoned guides and the bestlooking horses, Classic Carriage Works operates out of the oldest active stable in town. Let us show you the magic that has made Charleston one of the top travel destinations in the world. Book online at www.classiccarriage.com or call 843-853-3747.

Old South Carriage Company Tour with Charleston’s friendliest team.

Old South Carriage Co., family owned and operated since 1983, features citycertified guides, beautiful draft horses, and the most comfortable carriages in town. We offer both daytime and evening tours. Clippity-clop back to

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colonial times on our one-hour historic tour. We also offer Charleston’s only haunted carriage tour exploring 350 years of ghostly legends and stories.

Millions served. Millions Delighted.

Open daily 9 am – 9 pm. Book online at OldSouthCarriage.com.

843-723-9712.

Old South Walking Tours Tour with Charleston’s friendliest team.

Old South Walking Tours features the finest city-certified guides in Charleston. On our 90-minute historic tour discover Charleston’s rich history and see the famous Rainbow Row, antebellum mansions, and beautiful water views. During our 90-minute haunted evening tour discover where spirits are reported to linger as you pass haunted alleys, graveyards, churches, hotels- and even a dungeon. Open daily. See website for tour times. Book online at OldSouthWalking.com. 843-723-9712.

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 or 843-720-1990.

HISTORIC BUILDINGS & MUSEUMS 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. 10am - 4pm. Closed Holidays. Adults: $5, Children 6-12: $3. Under 6: Free.

Veterans, Military, & Citadel Cadets: Free. 843-723-1541.

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 $12, Combo Adult (Aiken-Rhett House & Nathaniel Russell House) $18, Group of 12 or more $10 per person, Ages 6-16 $5, 5 & under free.

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Calhoun Mansion 16 Meeting St. The largest privately owned home in Charleston. circa 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. $17 per person. 843-722-8205.

Edmondston-Alston House 21 East Battery. Circa 1828. Gracious example of early 19th c. elegance, style, with views of the Charleston harbor.

Tues. - Sat. 10am - 4:30pm, Sun. & Mon. 1:00pm - 4:30pm. $12/adult, $11/military, $8/student, 5 and under free. Combo tickets available with Middleton Place plantation.

843-722-7171.

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Heyward-Washington House 87 Church St. Built in 1772. GeorgeWashington’s temporary residence during his Southern Tour of 1791. $12/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. $12/ 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 family furniture, silver, porcelain, rare books and portraits. The

Birthplace of a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The Middletons played an important role in American history. The property has miraculously remained under the same family stewardship for some 277 years, and today, successfully preserves history for visitors to enjoy. $15/Adults. Admission to Middleton Place gardens required.

4300 Ashley River Rd. 843-556-6020. www.middletonplace.org Nathaniel Russell House Historic Charleston Foundation. 51 Meeting St. Adam-style mansion built between 1803 & 1808. Noted for its free-flying staircase. Adults $12, Combo Adult (Aiken-Rhett House & Nathaniel Russell House) $18, Group of 12 or more $10 per person, Ages 6-16 $5, 5 & under free. 843-724-8481.

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PLANTATIONS, PARKS & GARDENS Drayton Hall 3380 Ashley River Rd. 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. Mon Sat, 9am-5pm, Sun. - 10:30am - 5pm 843-769-2600. www.draytonhall.org.

Magnolia Plantation & Gardens 3550 Ashley River Rd. (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.

Open daily 8am - 5pm. Visit us at www.magnoliaplantation.com.

McLeod Plantation Historic Site 325 Country Club Drive, Tour the 37-acre Gullah/Geechee heritage site and learn about the lives of those whose stories are essential to understanding Charleston’s complex past and helped shape who we, as a nation, are today. Tues-Sun 9am-4pm, $15 Adults, $12 Seniors (60+), $6 Children (3-12). 843-762-9515 www.CharlestonCountyParks.com Middleton Place 4300 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. Open daily 9am - 5pm.

843-556-6020. 800-782-3608.

www.middletonplace.org. Combo tickets available with Edmondston Alston House.

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. $2 per person.

July - Labor Day 8am - 8pm, Sept.

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

Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum Offering exciting new interactive exhibits, historic ships including the USS Yorktown, amazing aircraft, the Medal of Honor Museum, and so much more! 40 Patriots Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 843.884.2727. Open daily from 9am to 6:30pm. Admission: children $14 age 6-11, adults $22.

Visit us at PatriotsPoint.org THEATRES & ENTERTAINMENT 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.

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What’s Cookin’?

Lowcountry Boil or Frogmore Stew Whatever you like to call it, this is a delicious, one pot dish that will make everyone happy. The recipe below is just a basic recipe, some folks like to add blue crabs to the boil or even crab legs. When your delicious boil is ready to eat, drain and pour on a newspaper-covered table – preferably outside – and enjoy!

Ingredients 4 pounds small red potatoes cut in halves or quarters, depending on size 5 quarts water or replace part of the water with beer (any kind you like) 1 (3-ounce) bag of crab boil seasoning 4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning 2 or 3 lemons halved 2 pounds kielbasa or hot smoked link sausage, cut into 1½-inch pieces 6 ears of corn, halved 4 pounds large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined optional, some say the shells add flavor Cocktail sauce and lemon butter garlic sauce

Directions Add potatoes to a 12 quart stockpot, then add 5 quarts water or beer, lemons and seasonings. Cover pot and heat to a rolling boil; cook 5 minutes. Add sausage and corn, and return to a boil. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Add shrimp to stockpot; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.

Drain. Serve with cocktail sauce and lemon butter garlic sauce.

Serves 12.

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A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 1 12:46 12:47 6:56 7:46 1 2:00 2:08 8:19 8:55 2 1:38 1:39 7:50 8:35 2 2:42 2:51 9:02 9:34 3 2:26 2:27 8:40 9:20 3 3:20 3:32 9:43 10:11 4 3:11 3:13 9:27 10:03 4 3:57 4:11 10:22 10:47 5 3:53 3:56 10:11 10:43 5 4:31 4:49 10:59 11:22 6 4:33 4:38 10:54 11:22 6 5:05 5:28 11:37 11:58 7 5:11 5:20 11:36 7 5:40 6:10 12:15 8 5:49 6:02 12:00 12:18 8 6:18 6:55 12:36 12:57 9 6:26 6:47 12:39 1:01 9 7:01 7:48 1:19 1:45 10 7:05 7:37 1:20 1:47 10 7:51 8:47 2:09 2:39 11 7:48 8:31 2:05 2:35 11 8:48 9:48 3:05 3:38 12 8:36 9:29 2:54 3:27 12 9:49 10:49 4:05 4:39 13 9:28 10:28 3:47 4:21 13 10:51 11:45 5:05 5:38 14 10:24 11:25 4:43 5:16 14 11:50 6:03 6:33 15 11:19 5:38 6:10 15 12:37 12:46 6:59 7:26 16 12:17 12:14 6:32 7:02 16 1:26 1:40 7:52 8:16 17 1:08 1:07 7:24 7:53 17 2:14 2:33 8:44 9:05 18 1:56 1:59 8:16 8:42 18 3:01 3:26 9:36 9:54 19 2:42 2:50 9:06 9:30 19 3:48 4:19 10:28 10:44 20 3:29 3:42 9:57 10:17 20 4:36 5:14 11:22 11:36 21 4:15 4:34 10:49 11:06 21 5:26 6:10 12:18 22 5:03 5:29 11:43 11:56 22 6:19 7:09 12:30 1:17 23 5:52 6:26 12:39 23 7:16 8:11 1:27 2:20 24 6:43 7:26 12:49 1:37 24 8:18 9:14 2:29 3:23 25 7:39 8:29 1:45 2:39 25 9:22 10:15 3:32 4:26 26 8:38 9:33 2:44 3:42 26 10:25 11:12 4:34 5:24 27 9:39 10:35 3:46 4:44 27 11:23 5:32 6:17 28 10:41 11:34 4:48 5:43 28 12:03 12:16 6:25 7:04 29 11:39 5:47 6:38 29 12:49 1:04 7:13 7:46 30 12:27 12:33 6:42 7:28 30 1:31 1:48 7:56 8:26 31 1:16 1:23 7:33 8:14

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A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M. 1 1:45 2:21 8:22 8:44 1 2:09 2:29 8:36 9:03 2 2:19 2:58 8:56 9:19 2 2:45 3:08 9:14 9:39 3 2:54 3:35 9:30 9:53 3 3:20 3:45 9:50 10:14 4 3:30 4:14 10:05 10:29 4 3:53 4:22 10:25 10:48 5 4:10 4:58 10:45 11:10 5 4:26 4:59 10:59 11:22 6 4:56 5:47 11:31 6 5:01 5:39 11:35 11:58 7 5:49 6:42 12:00 12:26 7 5:39 6:22 12:15 8 6:49 7:42 1:01 1:28 8 6:23 7:13 12:40 1:02 9 7:56 8:43 2:07 2:32 9 7:15 8:11 1:29 1:57 9:03 9:41 3:13 3:35 10 8:15 9:13 2:29 3:00 10 4:16 4:34 11 9:20 10:15 3:33 4:04 11 10:08 10:36 5:15 5:31 12 10:25 11:12 4:38 5:06 12 11:09 11:28 12:06 6:10 6:25 13 11:28 5:38 6:03 13 1:01 7:04 7:18 14 12:06 12:26 6:35 6:58 14 12:19 1:09 1:54 7:57 8:10 15 12:56 1:22 7:30 7:50 15 16 1:59 2:46 8:50 9:02 16 1:45 2:16 8:23 8:41 17 2:49 3:39 9:43 9:54 17 2:34 3:10 9:15 9:31 3:40 4:32 10:37 10:49 18 3:22 4:03 10:08 10:22 18 4:33 5:26 11:32 11:45 19 4:11 4:57 11:01 11:15 19 20 5:29 6:21 12:29 20 5:02 5:52 11:57 6:28 7:18 12:44 1:27 21 5:56 6:49 12:10 12:56 21 7:31 8:13 1:44 2:23 22 6:54 7:49 1:08 1:57 22 8:33 9:05 2:42 3:16 23 7:56 8:50 2:10 2:59 23 9:32 9:53 3:38 4:06 24 9:00 9:49 3:13 4:00 24 4:29 4:53 25 10:04 10:43 4:14 4:55 25 10:25 10:38 5:16 5:38 26 11:02 11:32 5:10 5:46 26 11:14 11:19 5:59 6:20 27 11:54 6:01 6:32 27 11:58 11:59 6:40 7:01 28 12:16 12:41 6:47 7:14 28 12:40 1:20 7:20 7:41 29 12:57 1:25 7:30 7:53 29 12:37 1:14 1:58 7:57 8:19 30 1:34 2:05 8:09 8:32 30 31 2:10 2:44 8:46 9:09

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Offstreet Parking CARTA Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) One-way Streets Aquarium/College of Charleston Public Restrooms Meeting/King Visitor Center Lockwood/Calhoun 375 Meeting Street CARTA DASH Stops

POINTS OF INTEREST HISTORIC BUILDINGS

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MUSEUMS 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

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THEATERS Dock Street Theatre Footlight Players Workshop Gaillard Municipal Auditorium Memminger Auditorium Sottile Theatre Theatre 99 – The Have Nots!

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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

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Earthquake Bolts A visit to Charleston is not complete without a stroll by our many beautiful historic homes. The lovely architecture and colors are complemented by lush gardens, all carefully preserved to look much like they did in the late 18th and 19th centuries. But, what are those metal ornaments affixed to the outside walls of many of Charleston’s oldest buildings? They are earthquake bolts, placed there after the great earthquake of 1886.

After the devastation of the Civil War, Charleston was but a shadow of her former self. Then, in 1885, two major hurricanes hit our city and left more destruction in their wake. A very subdued Charleston then faced an even greater disaster, the earthquake of 1886.

At 9:50 pm, on August 31, 1886, an earthquake estimated to measure 6.6 to 7.3 on the Richter scale hit Charleston.

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time and it is hard to imagine how frightened they must have been as this earthquake threw them from their beds, and ceilings collapsed around them.

Damage was estimated to be around 6 million dollars at a time when the value of the entire city was around 24 million. Sixty people died in the quake and almost no building was left intact.

But, the spirit of Charleston is stronger than even this great earthquake.

Repairs began immediately, and for months many residents lived in tents throughout the city. Long iron rods were inserted through the walls of brick and wooden structures and tightened with bolts on the outside surface to bring them back into alignment. These large metal disks became such an attraction that the decorative iron bolts have been incorporated into recent construction. Today, these bolts can be seen as crosses, stars and even lion’s heads affixed to the outside of many of our historic homes and museums.

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TRANSITION TO FREEDOM

C H A R L E S TO N C O U N T Y PA R K S .C O M

With 65-acres of America’s oldest landscaped gardens, Middleton Place is a unique change of pace from all that Charleston has to offer. At a time when social distancing has become the norm, adhering to it is easy throughout the Gardens, in the Stableyards and when dining in the full-service Restaurant.

Middleton Place Foundation connects people to the past, inspiring a deeper understanding of ourselves and each other through American history.

Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.

MiddletonPlace.org

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