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Spotlight on the Arts Spoleto Festival USA

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Cobblestones of the Past Romantic Charleston

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Crowd Pleaser Piccolo Spoleto

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Try A Thursday Evening BLUES & BBQ CRUISE! Come aboard for a relaxing and fascinating harbor cruise!

Live-narrated, 90-minute non-stop tour of Charleston Harbor on our smooth-sailing tour boat Carolina Belle. DOLPHIN SIGHTINGS are common and great fun to watch! Over 75 points of interest (NPS photo) including up-close views of FORT Stunning views of SUMTER, plus the Fort Sumter!

Battery and Patriots Point! Snack bar. Private charters and group dinner cruises available.

Advance purchase recommended. Buy tickets on our web site or call our ticketing Dolphin Sightings! company Zerve.

800-979-3370 10 Wharfside St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-722-1112

Check tour schedule and order tickets online just scan the tag.

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

Contents IN EVERY ISSUE

Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Shopping Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Dining Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 36 Sightseeing Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 52, 54 Tides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Downtown Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58-59 Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60-61

ON THE COVER

FEATURES

Crowd Pleasers 14 Piccolo Spoleto 16 Mt. Pleasant Blessing of the Fleet and Shrimp Festival 20 Charleston Tea Rooms 24 Madagascar Coming to the SC Aquarium 27 Sculpture in the South 30 Festival of Houses and Gardens 60 French Quarter Art Walk Spotlight on the Arts 18 Spoleto Festival USA Cobblestones of the Past 28 Romantic Charleston Uniquely Charleston 38 Find a Charleston Water Adventure What’s Cookin’?

48 Afternoon Tea: An Elegant Tradition

Kirven James Boyd, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Spoleto Festival USA 2012; Photo by Andrew Eccles 4 www.charlestongateway.com

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

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For fish #1, #2, #3 selections change daily to ensure freshness. Specify broiled, fried, Cajun, lightly Cajun, sauteed, Caribbean jerk, or scampi.

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COMMENTS FROM THE CRITICS:

Southern Living Magazine, Readers Poll Survey: Out of 18 states from Delaware to Florida to Texas, Hyman’s rated #1 in the Southeast, 9 years running. Food Channel Network: Listed in Top 5 in “The Best of Seafood” category. Post and Courier: “Hyman’s is part of Charleston as Charleston is part of Hyman’s. A definite must stop.” NY Times: “Great Southern cuisine with impeccable service.” Travel & Leisure: “One of the more fascinating eating establishments in our trip through the Southeast.” Atlanta Journal: “Definitely tops in town. No fancy sauces or the like, just great food at even better prices.” Raleigh News & Observer: “Hyman’s is the exception to the rule that seafood must be pricey to be good – excellent food in a casual atmosphere.” Charlotte Observer: “When in Charleston, you’ve missed out if you don’t find the opportunity to try Hyman’s Seafood & Aaron’s Deli.” Harvard Business School: Hyman’s was used as a case study on how to run a successful service-oriented business. Post & Courier: ★★★★ Food, ★★★★ Value ★★★★ Service. “When a good seafood dinner is in order, there’s no doubt Hyman’s Seafood is the place.” Delta Sky Miles 2006: “One of the top 5 best seafood restaurants in the nation.” RoadFood.com: Top 5 on East Coast. Good Morning America: Most courteous staff. AAA, Mobile Guide, Condé Nast, G Frommer’s, Fodor’s, Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet & Moons Approved.

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Welcome to Charleston

Spring is heavenly in Charleston. Everywhere you look, a riot of colorful blooms fills the air with delicious fragrance. Before you start your day, don’t forget to tuck this copy of Charleston Gateway into your bag. It is packed with information to help you plan your stay.

If you are visiting during Spoleto Festival U.S.A., take advantage of the rich and varied schedule of performing arts throughout the city. We have highlighted a few of the events and provided information about where to find the complete schedule.

The Holy City sits on a peninsula and the view from the water is breathtakingly lovely. Please read our “Uniquely Charleston” feature to get a few ideas for fun on the water during your visit.

Thank you for visiting Historic Charleston.

Please let us know how you enjoyed your stay, and how we can better serve you during your next visit! Now you can find us on Facebook--search “Charleston Gateway and the Charleston Map Guide,” and online, www.charlestongateway.com. Scan our new QR code and find even more information for the perfect Charleston vacation.

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The Charleston Concert Association Where the arts come alive!

Mark your calendar for these exciting events!

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Admission: $75.00 Includes Food, Cocktails, Entertainment, and Fun! For tickets call 843.727.1216 Auction Sponsor: Mr. Brian Mello

For more information: charlestonconcerts.org 843.727.1216

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Experience Our Finest

Aiken-Rhett house, c. 1820

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Charleston’s Most Intact Antebellum Mansion

Charleston’s Grandest Neoclassical House Museum

48 Elizabeth St. • 843.723.1159 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pm

51 Meeting St. • 843.724.8481 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pm

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,

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ART Four Green Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Gibbes Museum of Art. . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Off the Wall Art Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Preservation Societ of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 BOOKS The Preservation Society of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES From Here to Maternity. . . . . . . . . . . 21 Harbor Specialties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Maggie Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sarah’s View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 GIFTS Classic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Four Green Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Gibbes Museum of Art. . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Harbor Specialties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Sarah’s View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Preservation Society of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 GROCERY Harris Teeter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 HOME FURNISHINGS & ANTIQUES Curiostiy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Geo. C. Birlant & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Main Street Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 12 www.charlestongateway.com

Six Mile Antique Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Terrace Oaks Antique Mall . . . . . . . . 53 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 JEWELRY Classic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Filthy Rich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Nice Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 The Preservation Society of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 MEDICAL CARE Doctors Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS It’s a Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 People, Places & Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . 26 The Village Knittery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 SHOPPING CENTERS Citadel Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Mount Pleasant Towne Centre. . . . . . 13 Northwoods Mall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 SPECIALTY Charleston Girl Perfume . . . . . . . . . . 53 Cupcake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Good Scents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Kites Fly’n Hi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Moon Pie General Store. . . . . . . . . . . 23 The Peanut Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 TOYS American Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Kapla Tom’s Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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A unique and impacting synergy for all who come to experience this magnificent international multi-arts festival

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Piccolo Spoleto May 25 - June 10, 2012

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he combination of historic Charleston’s old European charm and the world-class Spoleto Festival U.S.A. produces a unique and impacting synergy for all who come to experience this magnificent international multi-arts festival. But what really adds the ingredient of magic to the mix is Piccolo Spoleto, which provides access to the festival for every person, especially children. On opening day, May 25, experience the return of the popular Piccolo Spoleto Sunset Serenade at the U.S. Custom House at 8 pm.

Piccolo Spoleto, a world-class regional arts extravaganza, is designed to appeal to audiences of all ages, ethnic backgrounds and economic circumstances. Piccolo Spoleto offers something for everyone, from classical to contemporary, from traditional to cutting edge in activities such as visual arts exhibits, classical music, jazz, dance, theatre, poetry readings, children’s activities, choral music, ethnic cultural presentations, crafts and film. Admissions prices range from free to $35. For ticket information and a schedule of events, visit www. piccolospoleto.com or call 843- 724-7305.

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Known for its great food, drinks, fun and historic atmosphere, Queen Anne’s Revenge (named after the flagship vessel of the notorious pirate known as Blackbeard) is truly one of Charleston’s ‘must-visit’ restaurants, proudly offering a world-class array of great steaks, seafood, sandwiches, salads and much more.

Featuring a significant display of AUTHENTIC PIR ATE ARTIFACTS On Daniel Island next to the Hampton Inn

QAREVENGE.COM / 843.216.6868

145 Market at King Street, Charleston 843-577-7029

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Crowd Pleaser

Mt. Pleasant 25th Annual

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 April 4, 12, 18, 19, 26, 28 May 3, 11, 17, 24, 26 (3 pm) June 2, 9 (3 pm) Adults $28 Seniors $25 • Students $16 Children 12 & under are Free

Blessing of the Fleet

and Seafood Festival April 29th

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ples, live music, arts & crafts and more at the 25th Annual Blessing of the Fleet and Seafood Festival. The event began in 1987 to honor and support local shrimpers and has evolved into one of the most highly anticipated events of the year for seafood lovers. Held at picturesque Memorial Waterfront Park, the event will be held on Sunday, April 29th, from 11:30 am 6 pm. Proceeds benefit the local shrimping industry along with a non-profit selected by the planning committee each year. For more information, call 843-884-8517 or visit www.tompsc.com.

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

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Now Open on

Market Street

A Purveyor of the finest handcooked Virginia Peanuts & other Southern specialty foods.

The Peanut Shop of Charleston features the premium Virginia Peanut brand, roasted on the historic Virginia Peninsula in the town of Toano. In addition to peanuts, we offer other Southern delicacies such as biscuits, jams, jellies and sauces.

92 North Market Street (Across from the newly renovated City Market) 843-577-6653 • Open Daily 10am–9pm • www.thepeanutshop.com

Spotlight on the Arts

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or 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival U.S.A. fills Charleston’s historic theatres, churches and outdoor spaces with performances by renowned artists and emerging performers in disciplines ranging from opera, theater, music theater, dance, to chamber, symphonic, choral and jazz music, as well as the visual arts.

Spoleto Festival U.S.A. has firmly established itself as one of the world’s major arts festivals, presenting a program of non-stop arts events since its inception in 1977. One of the Festival’s tenets is to provide young performers the opportunity to work with veteran directors, designers and performers.

The 36th season of Spoleto Festival USA will take place May 2- June 10, featuring numerous U.S. and festival debuts and a wide-ranging, artistic lineup showcasing internationally and nationally acclaimed artists in opera, theater, dance, music, music theater, contemporary circus and visual arts. Spoleto weaves myriad storytelling forms, from the intimate to the epic, to create a compelling tapestry that illuminates the transformative power of the arts.

The seven gifted and award-winning members of Quebec-based troupe, Les 7 Doigts de la Main (7 Fingers), will perform Traces, a cabaret circus that deftly weaves together snippets of the performers’ personal narratives while offering up some astonishing acrobatic maneuvers that will hardly seem humanly possible. The hour and a half show will be performed at Sottile Theatre beginning Wednesday, June 6, running through Saturday, June 10.

Always a Festival favorite, Dublin’s inimitable Gate Theatre returns to Charleston with Noël Coward’s Hay Fever, a delicious send-up of bohemian eccentrics Meet the Blisses: Judith, the aging star actress mother; David, the selfabsorbed novelist father; and their two adult children, Simon and Sorel. When each family member invites a guest to the country home for the weekend, the clan’s outrageous antics alternately infuriate and astound their hapless visitors.

Director Patrick Mason makes this witty and stylish farce the perfect light entertainment for a springtime evening.

The Festival Finale, featuring Cedric Watson and Bijou Creole, will take place on Sunday, June 10, at Middleton Place, a short drive from downtown Charleston. One of the brightest young talents to emerge on the Creole music scene of late, Cedric Watson is a fiddler, vocalist, accordionist, and 18 www.charlestongateway.com

four-time Grammy nominee who, along with his ace band Bijou Creole, combines oldschool zydeco with strong blues-inflected vocals. Watson & Bijou Creole will take the main stage at the Festival Finale for a zydeco dance party for all ages. Come early and enjoy an afternoon picnic and a stroll through Middleton Place’s beautiful landscaped gardens. The evening will end with a spectacular fireworks display bringing the 2012 Spoleto season to its traditional celebratory close.

To purchase tickets or see a complete list of performances and venues, visit www.spoletousa.org, or call 843-579-3100.

Opposite: Traces, Florian Zumkehr; Top: The Gate Theatre production of ‘Hay Fever’ Photo by Patrick Redmond; Main: Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole, photo by Philip Gould; Bottom: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, ‘THE HUNT,’ photo by Andrew Eccles.

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A glimpse into how this mannerly city fetes the public through church tea rooms

Crowd Pleaser

Charleston Tea Rooms A Delightful Way to Lunch

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hurch Tea Rooms offer a glimpse into how this mannerly city fetes the public through church tea rooms. Many of the receipts, or recipes to those who are from off, have been handed down and improved upon from one generation to the next.

St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Tea Room, one of the oldest, will be held April 23-27, 11:30am-2pm, on Church Street just south of the market. Guests may dine outside in the beautiful courtyard or on the veranda. Plenty of indoor seating is available as well, with live piano music to accompany lunch. A delivery service to downtown locations and take-out lunches are available by calling 843-722-7921 or visit www.stphilipschurchsc.org.

Grace Episcopal Church Tea Room, on Wentworth St., is held May 28-June 8, 11:30am2pm. For more information, call 843-723-4575 or visit www.gracechurchcharleston.org.

Second Presbyterian Church’s “Seconds Please” Tea Room, on Meeting St., is held in the Parish Hall, across the street from the Farmers Market, on May 25-26 & June 1-2, from 11am-2pm. For more information, call 843-723-9237 or visit www.secondpresbyterianchurch.org.

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Spartina ~ Vera Bradley ~ Tyler Candles Buckhead Betties ~ Scout Custom Embroidery & Engraving on premises FAST TURNAROUND! 190 East Bay Street • 843-722-3722 Mon-Sat 10-6 • Sun 11-5 www.HarborSpecialtiesCharleston.com Extended summer hours Be sure to get a FREE copy of

Largest Selection of Needlepoint Threads and Knitting Yarns in the Lowcountry

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Discover The Market

KITES • WINDSOCKS • TOYS FLAGS • PUZZLES • STUNT KITES

40 N. Market St. • Charleston RAINBOW MARKET • DOWNTOWN

(843) 577-3529

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

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.

P E R F U M E RY

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

Tom’s Toys

125 Market Street Between King & Meeting Sts

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

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

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

On Market St. between King & Meeting Sts.

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More than 60 exhibits representing the rich biodiversity of South Carolina from the mountains to the sea

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Madagascar

Coming to the South Carolina Aquarium E

xperience Madagascar Journey at the South Carolina Aquarium. Opening in May, visitors will experience a passport-stamping station and an interactive Jeep as they begin their Madagascar Journey. There will be a Mini-gascar area for the youngest visitors featuring kid-friendly play elements and sitting areas for parents, as well as educational information on the island, its residents, animals and culture. Many indigenous animals are slated for the exhibit including the ring-tailed lemur, vasa parrot, Madagascar tree boa, a Nile crocodile and many species of fish.

The South Carolina Aquarium features thousands of amazing aquatic animals from river otters and sharks to loggerhead turtles in more than 60 exhibits representing the rich biodiversity of South Carolina from the mountains to the sea. Dedicated to promoting education and conservation, the Aquarium also presents fabulous views of Charleston harbor and interactive exhibits and programs for visitors of all ages. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, adult admission is $19.95 or $24.95 for the Aquarium plus the 4-D Theater experience, with reduced prices for children and seniors. For more information call 843-720-1990 or visit www.scaquarium.org.

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Discover Historic Summerville

Unique Gifts for Body, Home & Garden Crabtree & Evelyn Vera Bradley, Brighton

117 E. Richardson Ave. Summerville, SC

843.832.3800

I n 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!

People, Places & Quilts www.ppquilts.com “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”

843.261.9276 102 Central Avenue Summerville, SC 29483 thevillageknittery.com Charleston 843.937.9333 ~ Summerville 843.871.8872

Main Street Antiques Antiques, Consignment & Unique Gifts

Warehouse now open for your treasure hunting!

Over 6500 sq ft • Voted the best in Summerville!

200-A North Main St., Summerville 843.879.9529

A ladies’ boutique of simple elegance 130 S. Main St., Summerville 843.871.6745 • maggieroseinc.com 26 www.charlestongateway.com

Crowd Pleaser

Sculpture in the South

Historic Summerville T he 14th Annual Sculpture in the South

Show & Sale will be held in historic downtown Summerville on May 19-20.

The Show & Sale draws thousands of art enthusiasts and over 35 world-class sculptors, who present their artworks in an upscale, relaxed atmosphere. Staged under a canopy of tradition, the Show & Sale is one of South Carolina’s premiere outdoor arts events and is held in beautiful Azalea Park nestled in the historic town of Summerville, the gateway to Charleston.

Sculpture in the South Show & Sale daily admission is $5 or $7 for weekend pass.

Students of any age free with a paid adult admission. Tickets are available at entry.

For more information, visit www.sculptureinthesouth.com or call 843-851-7800.

It’s true. Southern hospitality began in Summerville, South Carolina – just 24 miles from Charleston. We invite you to experience our original Southern hospitality for yourself. But please, take your time and enjoy all that this charming, historic town has to offer. You’ll soon find yourself feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and thinking this is exactly how life should be.

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Cobblestones of the Past

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ew places are left in the bustle of America in which echoes of humanity’s serene past still beckon, but in Charleston, romantic times reminiscent of Jane Austen’s nineteenth-century England still enthrall. A time forever emblazoned in Gone With the Wind, this era of candlelight dinners and perfect manners was revealed in its last gasp of childhood sweetness with To Kill a Mockingbird.

The majestic streets of Charleston are bedecked with fragrant flowers and marbled doorsteps, bringing the visitor face-to-face with the air of these times. Yet society’s gilt edges could not hide her darker shadow. Most marriages of the day were based on political or monetary needs for the families involved. Very few of the aristocratic levels of society were able to marry for love. Slavery did not just run rampant on the plantations where this high class made its wealth—the planters were also enslaved, to the expectations of society.

Children of high society families often had to forsake personal happiness in order to “make a good match.”

Yet despite these constraints, incredible romances that signify mankind’s ability to conquer can be uncovered. There is the famous story of David and Martha Ramsey, a couple who met in 1786. Martha was the daughter of Henry Laurens, an important patriot. Laurens was the first American imprisoned in the Tower of London and released on January 1, 1782 as the war wound down. Martha met her father in Paris to nurse him back to health, and was by his side on November 30, 1782 when the Treaty of Paris was signed. This document officially ended the Revolutionary War, and a twenty-one year old Martha kept official records of the event for the American government.

When Martha and her father returned to Charleston she met the dashing Dr. David Ramsey. The young doctor and historian asked to go through the Laurens family papers.

He and Martha fell in love, and she referred to her marriage as “a joint pilgrimage here on earth”. After a natural death in 1811, her widowed husband was called to testify in a trial about the mental capacity of one of his patients. William Linnen was pronounced insane, yet somehow released from custody. In an angry rage, he shot Dr. David Ramsey, who was carried to his home on Broad Street. As he lay dying, he said to his children “I have talked with your mother and she urges me to forgive the man due to his illness…if that is the 28 www.charlestongateway.com

price I pay to rejoin her, I pay it gladly.” Their c. 1740 house still stands today, used as a private office, between Meeting and King Streets on Broad.

One of the most scandalous romances in Charleston occurred in early 20th century, when stirrings of the Civil Rights movement inundated this battered post-War city. Local gentleman and Federal Judge Waties Waring, and once-divorced Northerner Elizabeth Hoffman, met playing bridge among the highest social circles of the city while she wintered South of Broad. In his elder years, Waring reflected on the society of his youth, “Pretty nice if you belong to it…but it doesn’t think…outside of its pattern.” Elizabeth was very much a modern woman, of strong opinions and intelligence; much different than the women Judge Waring had known most of his life. Columnist Carl Rowan commented on his first encounter with Elizabeth, “She walked down the “She walked down stairs with elegance that Charleston’s haute monde could envy.” the stairs with elegance that The relationship between the two overcame social boundaries, and legal Charleston’s ones, too. Judge Waring took to his new wife’s outlook on equality for haute monde blacks. On July 12, 1947, Judge Waties Waring ruled in favor of Elmore, could envy.” an African-American plaintiff in the case Elmore vs. Rice. Elmore had not been permitted to vote, so he sued for the right. The decision rocked the Jim Crow Era South. The judge later disclosed, “[family members] waited until 2:30 a.m. one morning to call and say hello and tell me…they didn’t think it wise to see me anymore.” As more civil rights rulings came favoring African-Americans, the Warings were shunned publicly by elitists. Their renovated carriage house at 51 Meeting was attacked with bricks thrown through their windows, and a cross burned on the sidewalk. Judge Waring was criticized openly, labeled as “emasculated” and in wont of mental health, forced upon him by a “Yankee wife.” At the time, it was a reversal of gender and marital roles that were unacceptable in the South. The Warings ended up moving to New York City, but when the judge died in 1968, he was laid to rest at Magnolia Cemetery in Charleston.

Perhaps the sweetest romance of all, however, was between Charleston lady Jane Riley Elliott and Virginian Colonel William Washington during the Revolutionary War. Colonel Washington, cousin of George Washington, was on campaign in 1779 not far from the Elliott plantation, Sandy Hill. A guest at the Elliott’s dining table one night, it was clear that seventeen-year old Jane was quite taken with the dashing cavalry officer, and told him “that she would look out for news of his flag and fortune.” When Washington said that he did not have a standard, Jane cut an 18 inch square of crimson damask from the drapery. She spent all night sewing a sleeve for the flag to fit a lance pennon, binding the edges. Upon his departure, she presented it to the flattered colonel, saying “Here is your flag…take this!” Washington attached the flag to a hickory pole and carried it until the end of the war. The flag was dubbed “Terror of Tarleton,” in reference to Washington’s British nemesis Banastre Tarleton.

Despite imprisonment by the British, Washington married Jane Elliott on April 21, 1782.

After the war, the couple spent thirty years of peaceful planter life near the city. In 1827 Jane Elliott Washington presented the scarlet battle flag to the Washington Light Infantry at a ceremony held in front of their Charleston townhouse, 8 South Battery. The flag remains in the infantry’s archives to this day. www.charlestongateway.com 29

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65th Annual Spring Festival of

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xperience the intimate charm and elegance found only beyond Charleston’s private garden gates and historic thresholds during Historic Charleston Foundation’s 65th Annual Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens, held March 22- April 21.

Set amid the historic ambience of the city’s Old & Historic District, this series of awardwinning tours showcases Charleston’s distinctive architecture, history, gardens and culture.

These tours provide a rare opportunity for guests to go inside the private houses and gardens of some of America’s most beautiful historic residences, dating to the 18th century.

Charleston has been renowned for three centuries as “a city set in a garden.” The Festival is set during the peak of the city’s blooming season, and tours feature seven to ten properties each day in one of eleven neighborhoods, dating from the American colonial period, through the antebellum and Victorian eras, to early 20th century. Beautiful architecture and lush gardens are woven throughout the historic neighborhoods of Charleston, which has consistently been named among the ten most courteous and friendly cities in America.

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

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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.

Mar.-Nov. 11-5pm • Dec.-Feb. 11-4:30pm

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Harbor Tour & Carriage Tour COMBO TICKET Adults: $35.50 for one LOW PRICE!

Kids 4-11: $24.00 Kids under 4: FREE

Call either location & ask for the

Harbor Tour & Carriage Tour COMBO TICKET! 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.

Carriage Tours depart from the Palmetto “RED BARN” at 8 Guignard St. Buy tickets at our shop at 40 N. Market St. (Rainbow Shops).

GPS setting: 8 Anson St.

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 - just scan the tag above.

GET 3 HOURS OF FREE DOWNTOWN PARKING BUY TICKETS at Palmetto Carriage!

www.CarriageTour.com

843-723-8145 CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURS

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

(9:30 AM tour available in April & June 23-Aug. 19) Relaxing live-narrated, 90-minute, non-stop tour of Charleston Harbor on our smooth-sailing tour boat Carolina Belle. DOLPHIN SIGHTINGS are common and great fun to watch! Over 75 points of interest including up-close views of FORT SUMTER, plus the Battery and Patriots Point! Snack bar on board.

Private charters and group dinner cruises available.

Advance purchase recommended. Buy COMBO tickets on our web site, at the boat, or call our ticketing company Zerve. FREE PARKING at the Charleston Maritime Center–Buy tickets at Chas. Harbor Tours!

www.CharlestonHarborTours.com

800-979-3370

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Schooner

PRIDE Rated: by hundreds of past guests!

See reviews at Zerve.com/SailThePride/Rating

You’ve seen her gliding across Charleston harbor.

It’s time that you experienced the Pride too!

Come aboard the Pride – an 84-foot Tall Ship that sails with the wind and tides making every cruise unique. Rated one of the ‘Top 10 things to do in Charleston’ by Southern Living and Trip Advisor, and one of the ‘Top 10 Sunset Cruises’ by Coastal Living.

Sailing on the Pride is an experience you won’t soon forget. Daytime cruises offer spectacular views and frequent dolphin sightings; sunset cruises add a sunkissed glow and a warm, romantic ambiance. Because she sails within the shelter of the harbor, the Pride glides smoothly across the water.

If the winds are calm, her quiet engines move her along nicely.

The Afternoon Dolphin Cruises and Evening Sunset Sails depart DAILY from the Aquarium Wharf near the SC Aquarium. Buy tickets on our web site or call our ticketing company Zerve.

Tickets also available at: Charleston Harbor Tours 10 Wharfside Street Private charters and group rates available. Call 843-722-1112.

Scan tag to view buy tickets online and see sail schedule.

DOLPHIN sightings are common!

Cruises fill quickly; advance purchase is strongly recommended.

800-979-3370

www.schoonerpride.com

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Uniquely Charleston

Find a Charleston

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harleston is well known for its warm hospitality, great food, beautiful gardens and historic sites. Surrounded by water on three sides, the city’s warm spring temperatures call residents and visitors alike to enjoy the sparkling waterways and beaches. Whether scenic, peaceful harbor tours sound like heaven or a fast-paced exciting Jet Ski adventure is more your speed, there is an adventure on the water waiting to happen.

The view from Charleston’s harbor is a must-see for visitors to our city, and the tour options are limited only by the amount of time you have to spend! Charleston Harbor Tours offers daily cruises from downtown Charleston and is even adding a new boat this spring that will feature a Sunday brunch. Set sail with Schooner Pride on a tall ship modeled after the old coastal trading schooners or see Charleston from the deck of a 27' Stiletto Catamaran with Prevailing Winds Cruises. Leaving from Mt. Pleasant, Spiritline Cruises offer elegant dinner cruises as well as daily sightseeing tours to Ft. Sumter.

Serious fishermen and women will want to head out on the open seas for a day of deep sea fishing. Aqua Safaris offers inshore and off shore fishing tours sure to please any angler.

Local fishing piers offer beautiful views and a great place to wet a line. Mt. Pleasant and Folly Beach have public fishing piers that offer equipment rentals, concessions and plenty of advice from seasoned locals.

For a closer look at the swamps and rivers around the Holy City, take a guided canoe or kayak tour. Paddlers will explore cool and shaded blackwater swamps, rivers and historic rice plantations. The area’s abundant wildlife includes the shy and elusive alligator, turtles, wetland wading birds, woodpeckers and sometimes river otters. Nature’s Adventures Outfitters offers both salt marsh and blackwater creek tours.

Families on a budget will not be disappointed with the Charleston County Parks and Recreation’s three fun-filled waterparks. Open on weekends beginning in May, these budget-friendly parks are sure to please children of all ages. For an extreme water adventure, head to one of Charleston’s beaches and rent a Jet Ski or take a ride on a parasail.

Even a stroll through Historic Downtown can turn into a water adventure. Beautiful Waterfront Park has spectacular views and family-sized picnic areas. Fountains provide the perfect place for splashing and cooling off.

For more information about ways to have fun on the water, visit our website, www.charlestongateway.com and plan your water adventure!

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Sightseeing CHARLESTON VISITOR RECEPTION & TRANSPORTATION CENTER 375 Meeting St. Open 8:30am-5pm daily. 843-853-8000.

EDISTO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 206, Edisto Island, SC 29438.

843-869-3867. Toll free 888-333-2781. eichamber@aol.com. www.edistochamber.com MOUNT PLEASANT/ISLE OF PALMS VISITOR CENTER 99 Harry M. Hallman Jr. Blvd. Open 9am-5pm daily. 843-849-9172.

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

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Explore the streets, alleyways, cemeteries, churches, and pre-revolutionary dungeon!

1 1/2 hour walking tour, nightly at 7 & 9pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ ad. Credit cards accepted. 40 N. Market St. 9am-10pm. 843-722-TOUR. CHARLESTON GHOST & GRAVEYARD WALKING TOUR/ BULLDOG TOURS An exclusive opportunity to walk inside the gates of one of Charleston’s oldest graveyards after dark. When all the other tours are looking in, you’ll be on the inside. 1 1/2 hour walking tour, nightly at 7:30 & 9:30pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted.

40 N. Market St. 843-722-TOUR.

AUDUBON CENTER AT BEIDLER FOREST The Lowcountry’s “real swamp” experience!! Francis Beidler Forest contains the largest virgin stand of Baldcypress/ Tupelo Gum swamp forest in the world.

1000-year old trees, abundant native wildlife abound in this untouched Audubon Society sanctuary. Boardwalk trail, or canoeing in season. Tues-Sun, 9-5. 843462-2150. www.beidlerforest.com. 336 Sanctuary Road, Harleyville, SC 29448.

CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURS  ABOARD THE CAROLINA BELLE Enjoy a live-narrated “Harbor of History Tour” aboard the Carolina Belle. You’ll see 75 points of interest including Ft. Sumter, Ravenel Bridge, the “Battery,” Patriots Point and the “Holy City” skyline. This non-stop tour departs daily at 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30, Feb-Nov. Tickets and departure from Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St. 843-722-1112 (DS, MC, V). Book online at www. charlestonharbortours.com or 800-9793370. Local 843-722-1112. Available for private charter.

CHARLESTON GHOST & DUNGEON WALKING TOUR/ BULLDOG TOURS This is the tour filmed for The Travel Channel’s America’s Most Haunted Places!

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

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

landmarks, antebellum mansions, quaint alleys, & hidden gardens. $18 per adult, 7-12 $10. Daily, 10am. Departs from Mills House Hotel (corner of Meeting & Queen). Resv. 843-766-2080.

CHARLESTON’S FINEST HISTORIC TOURS See Charleston like you’ve never seen it before! For the complete Charleston experience, ask for our “Tour C” combination Historic City at 10:30am and Magnolia Plantation at 12:30pm, the #1 tour value in Charleston! New Tour: Charleston Tea Plantation Tour. Call for availability. New: All tours include admission to Powder Magazine at your leisure. Free downtown pickup or meet at Charleston Visitor Center, 375 Meeting Street. www.historictoursofcharleston. com. 843-577-3311.

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THE DARK SIDE OF CHARLESTON WALKING TOUR/ BULLDOG TOURS An uncensored look—full of corruption, crime, torture, scandal, and sordid affairs.

Charleston’s only uncensored tour. Adults only. 1 1/2 hr. walking tour, nightly at 8 & 10pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted. 40 N. Market St. 843-722-TOUR. HAUNTED JAIL TOUR/BULLDOG TOURS Tour the Old City Jail, which housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals, 19th c. pirates & Civil War prisoners. 45 min. tour. 40 N Market St. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ ad. 7, 8, 9, & 10pm nightly. Credit cards accepted. 843-722-TOUR. 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 800-673-0679. www.natureadventuresoutfitters.com or www.KayakCharlestonSC.com.

PALMETTO BREEZE Since 1987, clients have been trusting AquaSafaris for all of their boating adventures. Dolphin watching, sunset tours, pirate adventures for kids, inshore & offshore fishing and private cruises available on the spacious Palmetto Breeze catamaran. Call 843-886-8133 or visit www.palmettobreeze.com for rates and schedules.

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.

Prevailing Winds Join us for a relaxing sail aboard Prevailing Winds, a 27’ Stiletto Catamaran Sailboat, sailing daily from the Charleston Maritime Center. The environmentally friendly way to explore historic Charleston Harbor.

Fast and stable, Prevailing Winds is fun for all ages. Experience close encounters with dolphins and other marine wildlife, quietly while under sail. Offering five trips daily. Limited to six passengers for a highly customized experience, with no crowds.

Private Charters, special events, and sailing lessons available. 1.5 hour sail, tickets $39/ Adults & $29/Youth. Senior & Military Discounts. 10 Wharfside St., Charleston, SC. Free DASH Trolley Route 210. www.sailprevailingwinds.com 843-277-9019

If you can only take one tour...

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See Charleston like you’ve never seen it before!

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Schooner Pride – Charleston’s Tall Ship Marvel at the Holy City’s unique skyline as we sail by the forts, going where history was made. Listen to the wind filling the sails, see dolphins frolicking, and watch magnificent colors of a Low country sunset. Sail aboard the “Pride” for an afternoon Dolphin Sail or a Sunset Sail – a unique experience! Book online at www.schoonerpride.com or call 800979-3370 or 843-722-1112. Available for private charter.

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

Historic Buildings & MUSEUMS THE Charleston MUSEUM John & Meeting Sts. America’s Oldest Museum, 1773. SC social & natural history. Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sun. 1-5. Adults $10, Children 3-12 $5. Under 3 free.

Combo museum & house tickets available: 1 site $10, 2 sites $16, 3 sites $22. the CHildren’s museum of the lowcountry 25 Ann St. Downtown. 8 exciting and 44 www.charlestongateway.com

interactive exhibits stir the senses and spark the imagination! $7; children under 1 are free. Tues.-Sat. 9am-5pm; Sun. 1-5pm; closed Mon. 843-854-8962 or www.explorecml.org.

GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART 135 Meeting St. Charleston history as seen through painting, miniature portraiture, sculpture, photographs and more.

Special exhibitions offered throughout the year. Tues-Sat 10-5 and Sun 1-5. Adults $9; Seniors, Students and Military $7; Children (6-12) $5; Under 6 free. 843722-2706. www.gibbesmuseum.org.

The Market Corner of Meeting & Market Streets.

Originally constructed in 1804, the magnificent main arcade has withstood the ravages of two tornados, the earthquake and fire of 1835, and the fierce bombardments of the Civil War and Hurricane Hugo. Home of the Confederate Museum.

Old exchange & provost Dungeon East Bay at Broad St. Circa 1767. Half Moon Battery beneath the dungeon floor to the elegant Great Hall where George Washington was entertained.

Over 300 years of American history.

Open daily 9am-5pm. Admission fee.

843-727-2165.

PATRIOTS POINT NAVAL & MARITIME MUSEUM WWII Aircraft Carrier Yorktown, Submarine Clamagore, Destroyer Laffey, Coast Guard Cutter Ingham, Cold War Submarine Memorial and the Vietnam Base Camp. Mt. Pleasant. Open daily 9am-6:30pm. Adults $18; Senior Citizens (62+) $15; Children (6-11) $11; Military with ID $15; Military in Uniform - no charge; Children 5 and under - no charge.

843-884-2727. www.PatriotsPoint.org.

HISTORIC HOMES AIKEN-RHETT HOUSE Historic Charleston Foundation. 48 Elizabeth St. Circa 1820. Virtually unaltered since the 1850s. Former home of Gov. & Mrs. William Aiken, Jr. Adults $10, 6-16 $5, 5 & under free.

843-723-1159.

Calhoun Mansion 16 Meeting St. The largest privately owned home in Charleston. 1876. As featured on A&E’s America’s Castles, this remarkable 24,000 sq ft private residence and its formal gardens are open daily. Tours every 30 minutes between 11am and 4:30pm. $15 per person.

843-722-8205.

EDMONDSTON-ALSTON HOUSE 21 East Battery. Circa 1828. Gracious example of early 19th c. elegance, style and comfort. Tues.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm, Sun. & Mon. 1:30-4:30pm. Combo tickets available with Middleton Place Plantation. 843-722-7171.

Heyward-Washington House 87 Church St. Built in 1772. George Washington’s temporary residence during his Southern Tour of 1791. $10/adult, $5/child 3-12, under 3 free. Combo tickets available. 843-722-2996.

Joseph Manigault House 350 Meeting St. Built in 1803. Premier example of Adam-style or Federal architecture. Captures the lifestyle of a wealthy, rice-planting family. $10/adult, $5/child 3-12, under 3 free. Combo tickets available. 843-722-2996.

NATHANIEL RUSSELL HOUSE Historic Charleston Foundation. 51 Meeting St. Adam-style mansion built between 1803 & 1808. Noted for its free-flying staircase. Adults $10, 6-16 $5, 5 & under free. 843-724-8481.

PLANTATIONS & PARKS Cypress Gardens 175 acre park, half way between Goose Creek and Moncks Corner off Hwy. 52. Beautiful swamp/gardens, Butterfly House, 3.5 miles of walking paths and boat rides through the Gardens. Tours are self-guided. 843-553-0515. www. cypressgardens.info.

DRAYTON HALL A masterpiece of Georgian Palladian architecture. Circa 1738. Only plantation house on Ashley River that survived the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. A National Trust Historic site. Open daily. 843-7692600. www.draytonhall.org.

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

843-795-4FUN. www.ccprc.com.

JAMES ISLAND COUNTY PARK 871 Riverland Dr. Picnic sites, shelters, fishing dock, trails, bike & pedal boat rentals, climbing wall, RV campground, 10 furnished cottages, off-leash dog park.

Adm. $1 per person. July-Labor Day 8am-8pm, Sept. 8am-sunset daily. 843795-PARK. www.ccprc.com. www.charlestongateway.com 45

CYPRESS GARDENS

Bald Cypress Swamp, Butterfly Cypress Swamp, Butterfly House,House, Boats, Boats, Alligators, Swamparium, Alligators, Swamparium, Heritage Bridges, Museum, Heritage Museum, Flower Gardens andNature NatureTrails Trails!& more!

Beautiful Scenic Blackwater Swamp!

20 min. North of N. Charleston, off Hwy 52 West.

(15 minutes from Northwoods Mall) 3030 Cypress Gardens Rd., Moncks Corner, SC 29461

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

Petting zoo, mini-horses, Biblical Garden, picnic area, plantation house & Audubon Swamp Garden. 843-571-1266. www. magnoliaplantation.com.

MIDDLETON PLACE Ashley River Rd. (Hwy. 61). 14 mi. NW of Chas. A National Historic Landmark.

18th c. elegance in America’s oldest landscaped gardens. Restaurant, Museum Shop, Garden Market & Nursery. 843556-6020. 800-782-3608. www.middletonplace.org.

NORTH CHARLESTON WANNAMAKER COUNTY PARK 8888 University Blvd. (Hwy. 78). Picnic sites, shelters, trails, playground, bike, kayak & pedal boat rentals, off-leash dog park. Adm. $1 per person. July-Labor Day 8am-8pm, Sept. 8am-sunset daily.

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

THEATRES & ENTERTAINMENT THE BLACK FEDORA MYSTERY THEATRE & SHOPPE Welcoming all who love a good MYSTERY and those who could use a good LAUGH! Featuring Inspector NoClue’s Murder Mystery (Comic Whodunit), The Charleston History 46 www.charlestongateway.com

843/553-0515

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Mystery (Hauntingly Hysterical), The Pirate Mystery Treasure Show (Pirates with Problems). Tapas, beer/wine.

Mystery books/gifts. 164 Church St. near City Market. 843-WE SMILE (9376453). www.charlestonmysteries.com. dock Street Theatre 135 Church St. Opened Feb. 12, 1736.

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

843-720-3968.

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

Theatre Charleston See a show tonight! Theatre Charleston, a non-profit organization of the area’s leading local theatres, tells you what’s playing when and where. Visit www.theatrecharleston.com.

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Whether you’re from across town or across the country, Doctors Care can help you feel better. Open seven days a week, with locations all around the Lowcountry.

Urgent and Family Care Sinus & Allergy Problems Cuts & Lacerations Minor Burns Minor Fractures & X-rays Sunburns And Much More

Visit DoctorsCare.com for locations.

Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm • Sat-Sun: 9am-5pm

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What’s Cookin’?

Afternoon Tea: An Elegant Tradition

Afternoon tea is a Charleston tradition enjoyed behind many an elegant doorway throughout our city. The origin of taking afternoon or “High” tea is actually a British working class tradition. “High” referred to the way it was taken—atop tall stools in a tea shop or standing at a counter or buffet. The tea was a cross between lunch and dinner and was the main meal of the day for many.

The idea of afternoon tea started around the mid-1700s as a way to ward off hunger before dinner. This tradition led John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, to create his famous innovation of putting meats or fillings between two pieces of bread. Thus, the tea sandwich was born.

Today, afternoon tea includes an endless variety of food served alongside a perfectly brewed pot of tea. Enjoy tea sandwiches with a variety of fillings, cakes, cookies and freshly baked scones served with lemon curd, clotted cream, jellies and spreads. In Charleston, the tea poured into your cup is likely to be grown locally at Charleston Tea Plantation. Charleston Breakfast and Plantation Peach are among the many delicious varieties available.

To experience this tradition, visit Charleston Place Hotel where afternoon tea is served Thursday-Saturday, from 1-3 pm in the Thoroughbred Club. Reservations are suggested.

Cucumber Mint Tea Sandwiches (Makes 12 tea sandwiches)

1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, rinsed, spun dry and chopped fine 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 tablespoons cream cheese 6 slices of whole wheat bread 3-inch length of seedless cucumber cut into thin slices In a small bowl combine the mint, butter, and cream cheese and stir the mixture until it is combined well. Spread the bread slices with the butter mixture, top 3 of them with the cucumber, distributing the cucumber evenly and seasoning it with salt. Top the cucumber with the remaining bread slices. Cut off and discard the crusts and cut each sandwich diagonally into quarters. Recipe can be doubled or even tripled. If sandwiches will sit for any length of time, spread bread slices thinly with extra butter before adding filling to prevent bread from becoming soggy.

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A NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK

From cruises on the creek and overland excursions on the Trekker, to engaging animal programs and a new butterfly house there is always something new and exciting at Brookgreen Gardens.

This National Historic Landmark is home to the only accredited zoo on the coast of the Carolinas and one of the most significant figurative sculpture collections in the world!

For more information call

(800) 849-1931 or visit www.brookgreen.org

Admission is good for 7 days! $14 Adults, $12 Seniors, $7 Children 4-12 & Children under 3 are FREE! Located on Highway 17 between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island.

BUTTERFLY HOUSE OPEN APRIL - OCTOBER

1

STRD/12

$ OFF

*$1 off admission for up to four adults. Does not include Creek, Trekker Excursions or Nights of a Thousand Candles.

ADMISSION* Some restrictions may apply. Expires 3/1/13.

April 1-8

Events

Family Circle Cup, America’s Premier Women’s Tennis Event, Daniel Island, 800-677-2293 or www.familycirclecup.com.

1-15

CSOL Designer Showhouse, Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm, 843-723-0020, www.csolinc.org.

1-21

Festival of Houses and Gardens, A different tour every day. 843-722-3405, www.historiccharleston.org.

1-29

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

1-30

4-D Theater, S.C. Aquarium, 843-577-FISH, www.scaquarium.org.

1-30

The Charleston Story, exhibit at Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.

111/14 4-25

Charleston Couture, exhibit, Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

Spring Wine Strolls, Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm, Middleton Place, $15, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org.

4, 12, 19, 26, 28

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

5-22

Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 843-577-3647, www.milb.com.

7-28

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

10-24

Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 3:30pm-dusk, Coleman Blvd., 843-884-8517, www.tompsc.com.

13-14

Plantasia, plants for sale on front lawn of Gaillard Auditorium, 13th - 11am-6pm, 14th - 8am-2pm, 843-579-9922, www.charlestonhorticulturalsociety.org.

14

Charleston Symphony Orchestra, The Music of John Williams: A Night at the Movies, 7:30 pm, Gaillard Municipal Auditorium, 843-723-7528, www.charlestonsymphony.com.

20-22

East Coast Canoe and Kayak Festival, James Island County Park, 843-795-4FUN, www.ccprc.com.

21-22

Lowcountry Antiques and Collectibles Market, Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 10am-5pm, Gaillard Auditorium, 843-849-1949.

22 28-29 29 29-5/7

Old Village Home, Garden, & Art Tour, Old Village Mt. Pleasant, 1-5pm, 843-764-2323 x 386, www.LowcountryRedCross.org.

Village Antiques & Collectibles Show, 10 am-5 pm, Felix Davis Community Center, North Charleston, $2, 843-740-2531, www.northcharleston.org.

Blessing of the Fleet, Memorial Waterfront Park, Mt. Pleasant, 11:30am-6pm, 843-884-8517 or visit www.tompsc.com.

North Charleston Arts Festival, various locations, 843-554-5700, www.northcharleston.org.

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

Six Mile Antique Mall 7,000 Sq. Ft. of Antiques & Collectibles New Shipments Arrive Daily

www.sixmileantiquemall.com 2171-A Hwy 17 N., Mt. Pleasant 843.884.7900

10-6 Mon-Sat • 12-5 Sun ½ Mile North of the Isle of Palms Connector

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May 1-7

Events

North Charleston Arts Festival, various locations, 843-554-5700, www.northcharleston.org.

16/19

The Life and Times of Congressman Robert Smalls, exhibit at Charleston Museum, 843- 722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

1-29

Mt. Pleasant Farmers’ Market, Tuesdays, 3:30pm-dusk, Coleman Blvd., 843-884-8517, www.tompsc.com.

1-31

Fort Moultrie, 9am-5pm, self-guided tours daily, Sullivan’s Island, 843-883-3123, www.nps.gov.

2-27

Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 843-577-3647, www.milb.com.

2-30

Wine Strolls, Wednesdays, 5:30-7 pm, $15, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org.

3, 11, 17, 24, 26 3-31 4

The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7 pm (26th at 3 pm), Circular Congregational Church, $16-$28, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com.

North Charleston Farmers Market, Thurs., 12-7 pm, Felix C. Davis Community Center grounds, 843-740-1028, www.northcharleston.org.

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

4-9/9

Places for the Spirit, exhibit at Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.

4-20

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Footlight Players, 843-722-4487, www.footlightplayers.net.

4-20

Charley’s Aunt, Flowertown Players, James F. Dean Community Theatre, Summerville, 843-875-9251, www.flowertownplayers.org.

5-27

Farmers Market, every Saturday, 8am-1pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305, www.charlestoncity.info.

5-31

Madagascar Journey, SC Aquarium, 843-577-FISH, http://scaquarium.org.

6-27

Bird Walk, Sundays, 8:30-11:30am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 800-367-3517, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

19-20 20

Sculpture in the South, Show and Sale, Azalea Park, Summerville, 843-851-7800, www.sculptureinthesouth.com.

Charleston Tea Plantation, First Flush Tea Festival, 843-559-0383, www.charlestonteaplantation.com.

256/10

Spoleto Festival USA, The World’s Most Comprehensive Arts Festival celebrates its 33rd year, 843-579-3100, www.spoletousa.org.

256/10

Piccolo Spoleto, the official outreach arm of Spoleto Festival USA, 843-724-7305, www.piccolospoleto.com.

26-27

Living History Days, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.

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PA L M E T T O B R E E Z E

Largest Passenger Catamaran North of Ft. Lauderdale MARGARITA MONDAY $35/person. Ladies only $20! 2-hour Charleston Harbor sail, appetizers & margaritas.

TUESDAY SUNSET SAIL FROM ISLE OF PALMS Two hour barrier island dolphin sunset sail with live music & Morgan Creek Grill appetizers.

“WINDSDAY” SUNSET CRUISE From Red’s Ice House Shem Creek. $35/person includes: 2-hour Charleston Harbor sail, appetizers, water, soda, beer & adult punch.

THURSDAY WINE TASTING $30/person includes: select wines & paired appetizers.

WEEKEND EXCURSIONS Pirate Adventures, dolphin sunset sails & more!

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June

Events

1-10

Spoleto Festival USA, The World’s Most Comprehensive Arts Festival celebrates its 33rd year, 843-579-3100, www.spoletousa.org.

1-10

Piccolo Spoleto, the official outreach arm of Spoleto Festival USA, 843-724-7305, www.piccolospoleto.com.

1-30

Kidstory: Hands-On Children’s Exhibit, Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

1-30

Madagascar Journey, SC Aquarium, 843-577-FISH, http://scaquarium.org.

1-30

Fort Moultrie, 9am-5pm, self-guided tours daily, Sullivan’s Island, 843-883-3123, www.nps.gov.

1-9/9 2 2, 9

Mary Whyte, exhibit at Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.

Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival, Waterfront Memorial Park, Mt. Pleasant, 843-856-9732, www.sweetgrassfestival.org.

The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 3 pm, Circular Congregational Church, $16-$28, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com.

2-30

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

2-30

Splash Island at Palmetto Islands County Park, Mt. Pleasant (843-884-0832), Splash Zone at James Island County Park (843-795-7275), Whirlin’ Waters at Wannamaker County Park in N. Charleston (843-572-PARK), open daily 10am-6pm, www.ccpr.com.

3-24

Bird Walk, Sundays, 8:30-11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 800-367-3517, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

5-26

Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 3:30pm-dusk, Coleman Blvd., 843-884-8517, www.tompsc.com.

5-30

Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 843-577-3647, www.milb.com.

6-27

Wine Strolls, Wednesdays, 6:30-8 pm, $15, 843-266-7477, www.middletonplace.org.

7-28

North Charleston Farmers Market, 12-7 pm, Thurs., Felix C. Davis Community Center grounds, 843-740-1028, www.northcharleston.org.

8 9-30

World Oceans Day, 9 am-6 pm, South Carolina Aquarium, 843-577-FISH, www.scaquarium.org.

Reggae Nights Concert Series, James Island County Park, 843-795-4386, www.ccpr.com.

10

Spoleto Finale, Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole and Fireworks, Middleton Place, tickets at the gate, 843-579-3100, www.spoletousa.org.

16

Shaggin’ on the Cooper, 7pm, Mt. Pleasant Pier, 843-795-4FUN, www.ccpr.com.

1617

Lowcountry Antiques & Collectibles Market, 9am-5pm Sat., 10am-5pm Sun., Gaillard Auditorium, 843-849-1949.

23

Charleston Beer Garden, 2-8 pm, Brittlebank Park, Downtown Charleston, 843-906-7927.

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Tide April DAY

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

May

LOW HIGH

DAY

A.M.

P.M.

A.M.

P.M.

9:46 10:44 11:38 12:06 1:01 1:54 2:46 3:38 4:30 5:24 6:20 7:18 8:18 9:18 10:15 11:07 11:55 12:29 1:15 1:58 2:37 3:15 3:51 4:27 5:03 5:42 6:25 7:14 8:08 9:06

10:05 11:08

3:20 4:22 5:20 6:15 7:07 7:58 8:48 9:39 10:31 11:25 12:06 1:06 2:09 3:11 4:11 5:05 5:55 6:41 7:23 8:04 8:42 9:20 9:56 10:32 11:08 11:47

4:01 5:00 5:56 6:49 7:41 8:31 9:22 10:14 11:09

12:29 1:18 2:06 2:54 3:44 4:35 5:29 6:26 7:29 8:35 9:41 10:43 11:39

Charts

12:23 1:25 2:29 3:33 4:33 5:27 6:16 12:39 7:00 1:19 7:40 1:58 8:18 2:34 8:55 3:09 9:29 3:44 10:04 4:20 10:38 4:58 11:15 5:41 11:56 6:29 12:31 7:25 12:43 1:24 8:28 1:38 2:23 9:35 2:37 3:26

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

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June HIGH

A.M.

P.M.

10:04 11:00 11:55 12:40 1:35 2:29 3:22 4:15 5:08 6:03 6:57 7:53 8:48 9:41 10:31 11:18 12:02 12:48 1:31 2:12 2:50 3:28 4:04 4:41 5:20 6:01 6:47 7:37 8:32 9:29 10:28

10:40 11:41 12:48 1:40 2:32 3:25 4:18 5:13 6:10 7:10 8:13 9:16 10:16 11:11 12:02 12:43 1:23 2:02 2:40 3:17 3:55 4:35 5:19 6:08 7:03 8:04 9:10 10:16 11:19

A.M.

DAY

A.M.

P.M.

3:39 4:27 4:40 5:26 5:39 6:22 6:36 7:17 7:32 8:12 8:26 9:06 9:21 10:00 10:16 10:55 11:13 11:51 12:11 12:48 1:10 1:44 2:10 2:41 3:09 3:35 4:04 4:27 4:56 5:16 5:44 6:03 6:28 6:48 7:10 7:31 7:50 8:12 8:28 8:53 9:05 9:31 9:41 10:09 10:16 10:46 10:52 11:25 11:32 12:09 12:17 1:00 1:08 1:57 2:04 2:57 3:04 3:59 4:06 5:00

LOW

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

11:26 12:20 1:17 2:12 3:05 3:58 4:49 5:40 6:31 7:21 8:11 9:01 9:49 10:36 11:22 12:17 1:01 1:43 2:23 3:02 3:40 4:18 4:56 5:38 6:22 7:11 8:04 9:02 10:02 11:03

HIGH P.M.

12:23 1:18 2:13 3:07 4:01 4:55 5:51 6:47 7:45 8:44 9:42 10:37 11:29

A.M.

P.M.

5:08 6:09 7:09 8:07 9:04 10:00 10:56 11:52 12:23 1:14 2:04 2:54 3:44 4:34 5:23 6:11 6:57 7:42 8:25 9:06 9:46 10:25 11:05 11:50

6:00 6:58 7:55 8:51 9:45 10:39 11:31

12:07 12:50 1:32 2:12 2:53 3:34 4:16 5:02 5:51 6:46 7:46 12:44 8:50 1:39 9:56 2:39 11:01 3:41 4:45

12:48 1:42 2:36 3:28 4:18 5:07 5:53 6:38 7:21 8:02 8:41 9:19 9:55 10:32 11:11 11:55 12:40 1:35 2:35 3:38 4:41 5:43

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

Tides are calculated by NOAA, National Ocean Service.

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920 Houston Northcutt Blvd.

2035 Hwy. 41

975 Savannah Hwy. Suite 135

Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

Charleston, SC 29407

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675 Folly Road

290 East Bay Street

2195 Tea Planter Lane

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Charleston, SC 29401

Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466

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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

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Four times a year, on the first Friday of March, May, October and December, the buzz of art and the taste of wine take over the French Quarter as galleries open their doors and offer food, wine and art. Join art lovers on May 4th, from 5-8 pm and enjoy the beauty of the French Quarter on foot. The French Quarter is located between S. Market and Tradd, Meeting and the waterfront. Start at any participating gallery and pick up a French Quarter map. For more information, call 843-722-1944 or visit www.frenchquarterarts.com.

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harleston’s Historic French Quarter is home to roughly 30 galleries within walking distance of one another. Located within the original walled city and founded by the French Huguenots, the French Quarter has become a national arts destination.

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A HANDS-ON HISTORY LESSON

Experience hands-on history every day at Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum on Charleston Harbor. With the aircraft carrier USS YORKTOWN, Medal of Honor Museum, historic aircraft and much more, it’s history you can touch. A rallying cry for the imagination. A place where adventure seekers young and old step back through time while holding it in their hands.

40 Patriots Point Road, Mt.Pleasant, SC 29464

NAVAL & MARITIME MUSEUM OVERNIGHT CAMPING EVENT RENTALS EDUCATION PROGRAMS GROUPS www.patriotspoint.org/gateway

(843) 884-2727

Open Daily 9AM - 6:30PM

Closed Christmas Day

May the season be plentiful.

MOUNT PLEASANT CALENDAR OF EVENTS Farmers Market / Tuesdays beginning April 10 Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival / April 29 Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival / June 2 For more information on these and other events visit comeonovermp.com or call 843-884-8517.