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A “must-see” Charleston attraction. You’ll enjoy:• 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 plus up-close views of Fort Sumter and: • The Charleston Battery and its stately homes • Confederate & Union army Forts Moultrie and Johnson • Patriots Point and the USS Yorktown • Castle Pinckney and much more!• Air-conditioned salon level and snack bar on board.

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!

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July, August, September 2013 Vol. 65 No. 3

FEATURES Crowd Pleasers 16 National Lighthouse Day18 Third Thursday Celebration & 2nd Sunday Antique Stroll: It is Never Dull in Summerville! 24 Fun with Kids!30 Charleston Area Farmers Markets – Fun for the Entire Family!31 And It’s Free!36 Rice Harvest at Middleton Place62 Museum Mile Weekend Spotlight on the Arts 20 Experience the Beauty of The Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens Uniquely Charleston 28 Enjoy Music Under the Stars

What’s Cookin’? 38 Shrimp and Grits Lowcountry Backwater 50 Your Adventure is Waiting! Cobblestones of the Past 54 The Charm of Charleston’s Streets

IN EVERY ISSUEWelcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Shopping Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Dining Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Sightseeing Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Tides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 53, 56Downtown Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

ON ThE COVERPhoto by Wayne Eggleston

Contents The Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens

HYMAN’S SEAFOODVoted Most PoPular seafood restaurant

in the southeast 9 years in a row(Southern Living Magazine Readers Poll Survey –

9 years running!)

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 excep-tion 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, Frommer’s, Fodor’s, Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet & Moons Approved.

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FOR THE FARM BUOYSChicken Fettuccine Marinara or Alfredo 13.95Filet Mignon 23.95Surf & Turf 28.95(and many other items as well)HOMEMADE SOUPS $4.25-$5.95PO-BOY SANDWICHES $8.95-$15.95 CHIlDREN’S MENU $3.95-$8.95

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APPETIZERSFried Scallops Mkt.Clam Strips 5.95Crab & Shrimp Dip 5.95Stuffed Mushrooms wrapped in Bacon 6.50Fried Green Tomatoes 5.95Fried Okra 3.95Sweet Potato Fries 4.95Hyman’s Lump Crab Cake 7.75Carolina Delight - Grit Cake topped with Salmon, Shrimp, Scallop, Oyster or Crab Cake 8.95Scallop Scampi Mkt.Sauteed Mussels, Buffalo Shrimp, Shrimp & Grits or Salmon & Grits 6.95-7.95Fried Calamari 5.95Fried Shrimp & Pups 8.95Soft Shell Crab - Fried Mkt.Oysters - 1/2 dozen, full dozen (raw or steamed) Mkt.Gator Sausage 5.95

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Thank you for choosing Charleston Gateway for your vacation guide, “the pre-miere guide for fun filled vacation days!” 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!

One of the many fascinating features of our city is our cobblestone streets, made from ballast used in the holds of colonial sailing ships. Learn more about them in this issue’s very appropriately named fea-ture, “Cobblestones of the Past.”

A family-friendly city, there are many activities in the Charleston area sure to please the little ones. Learn about a few in our “Fun with Kids” Crowd Pleaser. For those who love being on or near the water, take a guided tour or rent a kayak, canoe or paddleboard. We have outlined a few facinating tour options in this issue’s “Lowcountry Backwater” feature.

Enjoy your visit to Historic Charleston. Our website, www.charlestongateway.com, offers many more suggestions on what to see and do in our beautiful city, and, if you are on Facebook, please “like” Charleston Gateway for weekly tips on the very best our city has to offer.

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ARTChosen Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Gibbes Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . 16The Preservation Society of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

BOOKSThe Preservation Society of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Unforgotten Sins in Charleston . . . . . . . 15EDUCATION

College of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57GIFTS

Chosen Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Chucktown Chicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Classic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Gibbes Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . 16The Preservation Society of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25


GROCERyHarris Teeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

HOME FURNISHINGS & ANTIQUES

Main Street Antiques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Relic Revival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Terrace Oaks Antique Mall . . . . . . . . . 37The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Simply Vintage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Tea Farm Cottage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

JEWELRy & CLOTHINGChosen Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Chucktown Chicks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Classic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Maggie Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26The Preservation Society of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25


This N That Beads & More . . . . . . . . 26NEEDLEWORK & CRAFTS

Cabbage Row Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37It’s a Stitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37People, Places & Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . 26This N That Beads & More . . . . . . . . 26The Village Knittery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SHOPPING CENTERSCitadel Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Mount Pleasant Towne Centre . . . . . . 13Northwoods Mall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

SPECIALTyChosen Treasures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Good Scents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22InTown .com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Moon Pie General Store . . . . . . . . . . . 23The Old Charleston Ghost Shop . . . . 22The Smoking Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT

Black Fedora Mystery Theatre & Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Charleston Riverdogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25The Sound of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . 37Summerville Community Orchestra . . 27

TOySAmerican Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Kapla Tom’s Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Kites Fly’n Hi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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NatioNal lighthouse Day

Thursday, August 7, 10 am to 2 pmU.S. Coast Guard Historic District

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Do you love Lighthouses? The National Park Service is planning a special free event for National Lighthouse Day. The public is invited to tour the grounds of the U.S. Coast Guard Historic District on Sullivan’s Island. While the lighthouse will not be open, the 1895 boathouse and Life-Saving quarters building will be open with exhibits and displays by the Coast Guard and Sullivan’s Island Fire & Rescue.

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This exhibition highlights the extraordinary body of work created in Charleston by Stephen Mueller and Carl Palazzolo, who for over twenty years have visited the city during Spoleto Festival USA and created paintings inspired by their experiences.

Untitled, (detail), 2006, by Stephen Mueller (American, 1947–2011).Watercolor on cotton rag; 22 1/8 x 14 3/4 inches. Untitled, (detail), 2009, by Carl Palazzolo (American, b. 1945).Watercolor, pencil on cotton rag; 13 1/8 x 13 inches.

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Crowd PleaserThird Thursday CelebraTion &

2nd sunday anTique sTroll: iT is never dull in summerville!

Every month on the Third Thursday of the month, the historic downtown Summerville district throws itself a party. Hutchinson Square, the park in the center of downtown, becomes an entertainment venue. The pedestrian mall area called Short Central becomes a street fair as Art Central Gallery sponsors Art Walk with booths of artists and artisans selling their crafts and artworks.

Summerville D.R.E.A.M. (Downtown Restoration, Enhancement and Management) sponsors the monthly celebration to create a lively community atmosphere and promote local businesses. The public is invited to come and spend the evening in downtown Summerville.

Here in the Lowcountry, one of our favorite cold beverages is sweet tea. The tea plant was imported to the Lowcountry and landed about 20 miles inland, in Summerville, in the late 1700s by way of the Ashley River. Tea was eventually successfully grown on Summerville’s Pinehurst Tea Plantation until the plants were moved to Wadmalaw Island at the beginning of the twentieth century, now the Charleston Tea Plantation, the only company to produce black tea in America.

On the second Sunday of each month, Summerville hosts a 2nd Sunday event, “Antiques on the Sweet Tea Trail.” Visitors will find Summerville antique stores open from 1-4 pm with special promotions and a fun monthly theme. Enjoy delicious treats at each store and relax at a local tea room after you’ve made the rounds. The Summerville Visitor’s Center is the starting point for your day, with maps and information available.

For more information, contact Summerville D.R.E.A.M. at 843-821-7260 or visit www.summervilledream.org.

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Fire up the grill with the freshest, tastiestmeats you’ll find... straight from our own Butchers Market.

Did somebody say crab legs? Don’t miss out on fresh catches like salmon, crab and shrimp in our Fishermans Market.

You’ll find delicious chef prepared foods to feed your day-at-the-beach-hungry family right in our Fresh Foods Market.

Fresh fruits and veggies from our Farmers Market make for great healthy and tasty snacks on the go.

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Spotlight on the ArtsEvery year, The Preservation Society of Charleston brings The Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens to our city, giv-ing tour goers a chance to experience the beauty behind the doors and walled garden of some of Charleston’s most histori-cally significant and beautiful homes. This year’s tours run from October 3rd through 27th and have a new for-mat that celebrates the unique history and archi-tecture of the peninsula and surrounding Lowcountry region.

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Beginning with The Fall Tours Opening Party the evening of October 2nd, The Fall Tours will feature several series of themed lectures and tours Wednesday through Sunday during the month of October. Every Wednesday afternoon, a garden lunch lecture and a themed garden tour will allow guests to explore some of the finest gardens in the coun-try, complete with local art by Charleston Artist Guild artists and tea from Charleston Tea Plantation.

On Thursday evenings, overview tours of architectural types found on the Charleston Peninsula will feature examples from the 18th to 20th centuries. Neighborhood tours will be offered on Friday afternoons, immersing guests in the special character of many of Charleston’s finest planned neighborhoods and their early tenants.

For those interested in the effects of historic events on the Charleston landscape, Saturday afternoon tours will be designed to explore different periods of the Holy City’s formation, from the building of the Colonial Walled City to the golden age of the Charleston Renaissance in the 1920s. Traditional house and garden tours will be offered on Sunday afternoons in areas south of Broad Street. Additionally, two bus tours are available to explore the plantations and churches of the Cooper River and Edisto Island regions. The tour season will conclude with a family-friendly picnic on Sunday after-noon, October 27th.

Founded in 1920, the Preservation Society of Charleston is the oldest community-based membership historic preservation organization in the United States of America, whose mission is to inspire the involvement of all who dwell in the Lowcountry to honor and respect Charleston’s material and cultural heritage. For tickets or more information please call 843-722-4630, or visit www.preservationsociety.org.


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Fun with Kids!

Every family has conversations that begin with, “Remember when we did…,” and “I loved it when we visited…” Wise Moms and Dads know that family vacations are the perfect time for creating family memories, and fun activities are one of the keys to suc-cess. In Charleston, there are lots of exciting adventures just waiting to be explored that will be relived over and over as tales of family history. Check out the following sugges-tions and find lots of others listed in the Charleston Gateway calendars!

Located downtown, on Ann Street, the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry has hands-on exhibits for children and their families. Kids can race boats down rapids, climb aboard a Lowcountry pirate ship and drive an antique fire truck. Families can race golf balls down a roller coaster, find gems under a waterfall and create inspired masterpieces every day in the dedicated art center. There’s nothing stuffy about this museum – where play inspires creativity and encourages lifelong exploration of the world around us.

Head out to Folly Beach and when the kids are tired of riding the waves, go for a walk on the Folly Beach Pier. Fishing, walking, birding and the opportunity to enjoy breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean and “The Edge of America” are some of the possibili-ties. A restaurant, fishing rod rentals and a gift and tackle shop are available on this 1,045 foot pier, the second longest on the East Coast.

A horse and buggy has nearly universal appeal with children and parents alike. Charleston has numerous tour companies that offer carriage tours. Options for families include tours that only allow children over eight years of age and others let children under three ride free if they sit on a parent’s lap. Older children will enjoy the stories and legends told by licensed tour guides, while parents relax and take pleasure in learning more about our beautiful city.

Everyone loves pirates, and Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre offers a swashbuck-ling adventure, The Pirate Mystery Treasure Show that will leave the family laughing. This “Karaoke Comedy” is “G” rated with comic fights and gun play that won’t even scare your most timid toddler.

Steamy summer weather calls for a visit to Charleston’s Waterfront Park, one of the most beautiful spots in the city. Be sure to take your camera, as photo opportunities abound when your little ones discover the fun of playing the fountains. Pick up some lunch and eat al fresco as you watch the boats in harbor and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.

Enjoy Charleston – a fun family destination!


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129 West Richardson Ave.843.871.8872

113 W. 2nd South St., Summerville • 843-871-1119http://tinyurl.com/relicrevival

Simply Vintage213 North Cedar

Tea Farm Cottage808 North Cedar

Specializing in Vintage Chic, Handmade Treasures & Antiques843-323-1825 • Summerville, SC

843.261.9276 102 Central Avenue

Summerville, SC 29483thevillageknittery.com

This N That Beads & MoreBeads, handcrafted items, alterations,

custom jewelry and much more!Classes available • Handicapped Accessible911 Central Ave., Summerville, SC 29483

843-771-3077

A ladies’ boutique of simple elegance130 S. Main St., Summerville

843.871.6745 • maggieroseinc.com

In a world with too many national chain stores and not enough of the in-dependent, 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!


Follow Summerville’s

Summerville, South Carolina is the birthplace of Sweet Tea! Enjoy our

Sweet Tea (and our Southern hospitality) by following our “Sweet Tea Trail” of shops, restaurants and other attractions.

Pick up a “Sweet Tea Trail” map at the Visitor Center — and enjoy all that our charming town has to offer. You’ll soon fi nd yourself feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and thinking this is exactly how life should be.

Follow Summerville’s

Sweet TeaTrail

Summerville Visitor Center402 N. Main St. • Summerville, SC

Just 24 miles from Charleston

843-873-8535Open: M-F 9-5 • Sat 10-3 • Sun 1-4

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Enjoy Music undEr thE stars


Uniquely Charleston


Hot summer nights are made for music and dancing – enjoy dancing the shag, the South Carolina state dance or move to a Reggae beat. Put on your dancing shoes (or just go barefoot!) and enjoy dancing under the stars on Folly Beach Pier and Mount Pleasant Pier, or move to the beat at James Island County Park.

Moonlight Mixers are held on the Folly Beach Pier where DJ Jim Bowers will be spinning the hottest oldies and beach music. These highly popular dances are held from 7-11 pm and this year’s dates are:

July 5 and 26 August 30

September 20

Tickets are $10, and beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. Only 600 tickets will be sold for each event, so get yours early and dance the night away

Live music will fill the air with local bands performing throughout the season at the Mount Pleasant Pier. All ages are invited to let loose and dance while enjoying the ocean breeze. Gates open at 7 pm, with music starting at 8 pm and tickets are $10.

Food and beverages are available for pur-chase. This year’s dates for Shaggin’ On the Cooper are:

July 20 – The Sneakers Band, led by Ted McKee,

August 17 – Palmetto Soul September 7 – Coastal Breeze Band

Bring your chairs or a blanket for Reggae Nights Concert Series, featuring old school root reggae with a new school atti-tude in a beautiful outdoor setting. Concerts are at James Island County Park, and gates open at 8 pm. This year’s sum-mer concerts are:

July 13 – De Lions of JahAugust 3 – Mystic Vibrations

These fun concerts and dances are offered by the Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission, dedicated to improving the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. For more information and to order advance tickets for any of the above concerts, call 843-795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.com.

Charleston area Farmers markets – Fun For the entire Family!

Open from 8 am-2 pm every Saturday, the Charleston Farmers Market is located in Marion Square, between King and Meeting Streets at the edge of Calhoun Street. You’ll find delicious breakfast and lunch foods, as well as fresh produce, shrimp, flowers and much more!

In North Charleston, the Farmers Market is open every Thursday from mid-April to mid-October from 2 to 7 pm at the Felix Davis Community Center, 4800 Park Circle. Every week the Farmers Market features fresh, locally grown produce, as well as herbs, jellies, jams and other delicacies.

Visit Stono Farm Market at 842 Main Road, Johns Island. Here you can purchase any-thing that’s growing on Ambrose Farm, plus choose from a selection of shipped-fresh produce. There is also a great selection of “take and bake” items for a quick, delicious dinner. Hours are Monday-Friday, 9 am-6 pm and Saturday 9 am-5 pm.

On Tuesday, from 4 -7 pm, visit the Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market, located on Coleman Blvd., on the Moultrie Middle School grounds. Plan to spend a couple of hours explor-ing the treasure trove of fruits, vegetables, flowers, preserves, dips, breads, pies, and numerous other delectable treats. You’ll also find a Clemson Master Gardener on site to help you solve your gardening problems.

Farm-fresh produce, homemade bread and even children’s clothing will be available every Thursday, from 4 pm until dusk at the Daniel Island Farmers Market. The market is located on Seven Farms Drive, across from the Family Circle Tennis Center.

Visitors have a wide array of products to choose from at the Summerville Farmers Market, held every Saturday from 8 am-1 pm in the First Citizens Bank parking lot, located at 200 S. Main Street. Browse through a selection of locally grown fruits and vegetables, specialty foods, as well as a wide variety of hand-made arts and crafts.

Stop by a Charleston Area Farmers Market. Most area famers markets offer live enter-tainment, as well as arts and crafts!


Crowd Pleaser

Alhambra Hall Park in Mount Pleasant offers a great view of Charleston and shows why she is known as the “Holy City”

Angel Oak, said to be the oldest living tree east of the Mississippi, is on Johns Island

Charles Pinckney National Historic Site in Mount Pleasant

Citadel Dress Parades are mid Sept.-Apr. on Fridays, usually at 3:45 p.m.

The Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum preserves historical handwritten documents

Fort Moultrie Visitor Center on Sullivan’s Island – 171 years of U.S. seacoast defense

Gateway Walk – Start at St. John’s Lutheran on Archdale Street, walk to King and Meeting, cross and end in Circular Con-gregational and St. Philip’s Churchyards

Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center in Liberty Square next to the South Carolina Aquarium

Tour the art galleries in the French Quarter

John Rivers Communications Museum houses a large collection of antique communications equipment

Enjoy swings, fishing, and watching regattas at Waterfront Park

Historic Charleston Foundation Preservation Center on Meeting Street

Crowd PleasersAnd It’s Free!

Harbor Tour & Carriage Tour COMBO TICKETfor one LOW PRICE!

CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURSTours depart DAILY at 11:30 • 1:30 • 3:30.(9:30 AM tour available in April & June 24-Aug. 18)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!

PALMETTO CARRIAGE WORKSOPEN 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, fl ora and people of Charleston. Easy access carriage loading ramp.

Call either location and ask for the Harbor Tour & Carriage Tour COMBO TICKET!

888-224-5037www.CharlestonHarborTours.com

843-723-8145www.CarriageTour.com

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

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.

Adults: $36.50 Kids 4-11: $25.00

Kids under 4: FREE

CHARLESTONHARBOR TOURS

Harbor Tours depart from the Charleston Maritime Center, 10 Wharfside St., approx. one block south of the South Carolina Aquarium.Check tour schedule andorder tickets online - just scan the tag above.

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by hundreds of past guests!See reviews at

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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 sun-kissed 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.

Tickets also available at:Charleston Harbor Tours

10 Wharfside StreetPrivate charters and group rates available. Call 843-722-1112.

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

The Afternoon Dolphin Cruises and Evening Sunset Sails depart DAILY from the Aquarium Wharf near the SC Aquarium. Moonlight Cruises happen during the full moon (check online for schedule). We also offer special Wine Tasting Sunset Cruises held the last Wednesday of the month (April through October), which include 4 to 5 different wines and delicious hors d’oeuvres.

www.schoonerpride.com888-245-9206

Cruises fi ll quickly; advance purchase is strongly recommended.

You’ve seen her gliding across Charleston harbor.It’s time that you experienced the Pride too!

DOLPHIN sightings are common!

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A.W. Shuck’s35 Market St., Downtown 843-723-1151 Seafood or

Lowcountry $$ N L D Y Y FS 7 C

Bocci’s Italian Restaurant158 Church St., Downtown 843-720-2121 Italian $$ S L D N Y FS 7 NC

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.99 South Market St., Downtown 843-723-5665 Casual

Seafood $$ N L D Y Y FS 7 C

Carolina Queen Riverboat Cruises17 Lockwood Drive, Charleston 843-722-1112 Southern $$

$$ R BR N N FS Sun CNC

Hyman’s Seafood215 Meeting St., Downtown 843-723-6000 Casual Seafood $-

$$ N L D N Y FS 7 C

Mama Kim’s349 King Street, Downtown 843-577-7177 Korean,

Japanese$-$$ N L D N N WB 7 C

Middleton Place RestaurantAshley River Rd. (Hwy. 61), Charleston 843-556-6020 Lowcountry

Cuisine$$-$$$ R L D N Y

xFS 7 NC

Sticky Fingers235 Meeting St., Charleston341 Johnnie Dodd Blvd., Mt. Pleasant1200 N. Main St., Summerville

843-853-7427843-856-7427843-871-7427

Ribs, Wings &Barbecue

$-$$$ N L D Y Y FS 7 C

Tommy Condon’s160 Church St., Downtown 843-577-3818 American,

Irish $$ N L D Y Y FS 7 C

Wholly Cow Ice Cream159 Church St., DowntownCitadel Mall Food Court, 2070 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., Ste. 552, West Ashley

843-772-6665843-556-7708

Ice Cream, Coffee,

Breakfast & Lunch

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Lunch, Dinner & Sunday BrunchLive Irish Music Wed-Sun Nights

Charleston’s Authentic Irish Pub

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160 Church StreetCharleston Market Area

843.577.3818tommycondons.com

Pasta • Pizza • Italian SpecialtiesFresh Made

158 Church Street | 843-720-2121 | Boccis.comMarket Area, Downtown Charleston | Lunch & Dinner Daily | Private Room Available

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35 S. Market Street | Charleston SC843.723.1151 | Lunch & Dinner Daily

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Where Locals Go for Oysters & Seafood

Charleston’s Original Seafood & Raw Bar

Charleston’s Original Seafood & Raw Bar

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Crowd PleaserRice HaRvest at Middleton Place

September 12, 13 & 14

It’s harvest time on the plantation. Join a costumed interpreter at the rice field overlook for a hands-on demonstration on how Carolina Gold rice was harvested on Lowcountry plantations. Learn about the complex planting and harvesting processes of rice from field to plate. Programs are available 10 am-noon and 1 pm-3 pm and are free with general admission.

Middleton Place is a National Historic Landmark and home to America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens, House Museum and Plantation Stableyards. Tours are available daily. For more information, call 843-556-6020 or visit www.middletonplace.org .


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Mon-Sat 10-5:30 • 843-795-96892037 Maybank (Hwy. 700) One mile from Folly Rd.www.terraceoaksantiques.com

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Est. 1988TERRACE OAKSAntique Mall

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Voted #1 Antique Mall

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Experience the sounds that define Charleston’s history – gospel, Gershwin,

jazz, music of the Civil War & moreLive concerts at Circular Congregational Church

150 Meeting Street at 7 pmJuly 27

August 17 and 31September 6, 13, 19, 27

Adults $28 • Seniors $26 • Students $16Children 12 & under are Free

Box Office: 800.838.3006Tickets at Charleston Area Visitor Centers

www.soundofcharleston.com

From Gospel to Gershwin

13 Broad Street, Charleston, SC 29401t-843-722-1528 f-843-576-4219

www.cabbagerow.comAn exquisite selection of needlepoint

canvases, fibers and accessories.

NeedlepointCabbage Row Shoppe

The Smoking LampCharleston’s Oldest Smokeshop

Exclusive Davido� Appointed Merchant Beer & Wine

Cigars, Pipes, Accessories

10% o� any purchase over $10 with this adNot valid with any other discount, excludes cigarettes

401-B King St., Downtown Charlestonnext to Francis Marion Hotel

843.577.7339 • 800.745.7465www.smokinglamp.com

Largest Selection of Needlepoint Threads and

Knitting Yarns in the Lowcountry

Instruction Availableat all Levels

Needlepoint, Knitting & MoreTues.-Fri. 10-5 • Sat. 10-3 • 843-557-0401

www.itsastitch.net3464 Maybank Hwy.

Johns Island

What’s Cookin’?


Shrimp and GritSIn the Lowcountry of South Carolina and particularly Charleston, shrimp and grits has been considered a basic breakfast for coastal fishermen and families for decades during the shrimp season (May through December). Simply called ‘breakfast shrimp,” the dish consisted of a pot of grits with shrimp cooked in a little bacon grease or butter. During the past decade, this dish has been dressed up and taken out on the town to the fanciest restaurants. Not just for breakfast anymore, it is also served for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Creamy Shrimp and GritsIngredients:1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined*1 cup heavy cream2 cups water1 1/2 cups hot stock (shrimp, chicken or vegetable)1/4 cup butterSalt and black pepper to taste1 cup stone-ground grits**3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juiceSalt and black pepper to taste6 bacon slices2 tablespoons finely-chopped onion1 clove garlic, minced2 tablespoons finely-chopped green or red bell pepper* Add additional flavor: Place the shells of the shrimp in a saucepan and cover with water. Simmer over low heat approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat and strain the broth, discarding shells. Add shrimp broth to hot stock.** If using quick-cooking grits (not instant), reduce cream to 1/2 cup and reduce stock to 1 cup.

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, combine cream, water and hot stock; bring to a gentle boil. Add butter salt and pepper. Slowly add grits, stirring constantly (so that the grits do not settle to the bottom and scorch), until all are added; reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally (be careful not to scorch mixture), or until the grits are tender.

Grits should have absorbed all of the liquid and become soft and should have the same consistency as oatmeal (moist, not dry). If the grits become too thick, add warm stock or water to thin and remove from heat.

Sprinkle shrimp with lemon juice, salt, and pepper; set aside.

In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, cook bacon until brown but not crisp. Remove from heat and pat dry with paper towels; set aside. Coarsely chop bacon when cool. Reserve 4 tablespoons bacon grease in the frying pan. Add onion, garlic, and green or red bell pepper; sauté 10 minutes or until the onion is transparent. Add shrimp mixture and bacon; sauté 5 to 7 minutes or until shrimp are opaque in center (cut to test). Remove from heat.

To serve, spoon hot grits onto individual serving plates and top with shrimp mixture.

Makes 4 servings.

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Looking for the largest and finest collection of complete

outfits including shoes, glasses and all of the accessories, doll beds and storage, to fit American Girl and Bitty Baby? Or how about a customized doll with matching eye color, hair style, or ethnic preference for a very lucky recipient.

American Doll, Doll Clothes Factory has been in operation in Pigeon Forge, TN for over 27 years and has 7 locations including historic Charleston, 3 in Destin, FL, Hendersonville, NC and Fairhope, AL.

129 Market Street843.722.5299

On Market Street between King & Meeting Streets

Visit us online www.americandollshoppe.com

MARGARITA MONDAY$35/Person. Ladies sail for $20! Harbor Sail, Snacks and Margaritas.

TUESDAY ISLE OF PALMSPirate Adventure through Wild Dunes Resort and Barrier Island Dolphin Sunset Sail. Memorial Day - Labor Day

“WINDSDAY” SUNSET CRUISE$35/Person Charleston Harbor Sail from Red’s, Shem Creek.

WEEKENDS$30/Person Firefl y Friday with Firefl y Vodka giveaways, Sunshine Saturday

“Cruz” sponsored by Cruzan Rum and more!

Private Charters also available.

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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. [email protected]. 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). 843-873-8535. www.visitsummerville.com.

TOURS & ATTRACTIONSANNE’S HISTORy WALkINg TOUR Walk with a 13th generation Charlestonian, Anne Middleton Herron, to get a local perspective on a city so rich in early American history. Stroll through the old walled city and end in a Private Garden with refreshments after the tour. This tour will give you a real sense of the past, present, and future of such an elegant southern port. Join us, space is limited, so book today! 843-224-3962 Reservations required.AUdUbON CENTER AT bEIdLER fOREST The Lowcountry’s “real swamp” experi-ence!! 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. 843-462-2150. www.beidlerforest.com. 336 Sanctuary Road, Harleyville, SC 29448.


D I R E C T O R YSightseeing

7pm & 9pm Nightly Charleston’s Tour

8pm & 10pm Nightly 7:30 & 9:30pm Nightly

Charleston’s Most Building7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm Nightly

Charleston’s Graveyard Tour

Voted

“Best tour Company”

– cITY PAPER 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

Visit a Pre-Revolutionary

Carolina Queen riverboat Cruises Come aboard the Carolina Queen, Charleston’s only authentic river boat for a fun filled afternoon or evening. The Queen is Charleston Harbor’s newest vessel and she specializes in special events and private charters. Wednesday night Murder Mystery Cruises, Craft Beer Cruises throughout the summer and fall, Sunday Brunch Cruises and Holiday Cruises. Please visit our website www.charlestonharbortours.com or call 843-722-1112 for information.CHarleston GHost & DunGeon WalKinG tour/bullDoG tours This is the tour filmed for The Travel Channel’s America’s Most Haunted Places! Explore the streets, alleyways, cemeteries, churches, and pre-revolutionary dungeon! 1 1/2 hour walking tour, nightly at 7 & 9pm. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. Credit cards accepted. 40 N. Market St. 9am-10pm. 843-722-8687.


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.

The Largest Privately Owned House Museum & Decorative Arts Collection in Charleston

16 Meeting St. • 843.722.8205www.calhounmansion.net

www.charlestonmysteries.com

Anne’s History Walking Tour

Walk with Anne Middleton Herron, a 13th generation Charlestonian, to experi-ence the history, the people, and the charm that make Charleston a unique city.

Discuss Charleston’s pivotal role in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and see buildings that have withstood centuries.

End your tour in aPrivate Garden with Refreshments.

Book today, space is limited!Tours Daily: 9:45 am

Adults : $22Private tours upon request

843.224.3962Reservations Required

Meet in front of the US Custom House200 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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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. 843-722-8687. CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURS - ABOARD THE CAROLINA BELLE Enjoy a live-narrated “Harbor of History Tour” aboard the Carolina Belle. You’ll see 75 points of interest including Ft. Sumter, Ravenel Bridge, the “Battery,” Patriots Point and the “Holy City” sky-line. 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

800-979-3370. Local 843-722-1112. Available for private charter.CHARLESTON STROLLS WALK WITH HISTORY Featured in the New York Times, this two hour walking tour is the best way to see the historic district. Enjoy famous landmarks, antebellum mansions, quaint alleys, & hidden gardens. $20 per adult, 7-12 $10. Daily, 10am. Departs from Mills House Hotel (corner of Meeting & Queen). Resv. 843-766-2080.CHARLESTON’S ORIGINAL GHOST HUNT As the evening descends…and the shad-ows of the night emerge, you embark upon the most unusual adventure of your life…an adventure into the unknown! This unique 90 minute tour takes you through historic Charleston’s most infa-mous haunted locations. In the tranquil-ity of the night, your guide explains the unearthly details of: Murder in Cold Blood, Suicide, Lost Love, Hanged Pirates


in the Provost Dungeon, Voodoo Curses and Alleyway Duels! All by Candlelight! Will you glimpse the roaming spirits of haunted Charleston? Will you see the famous Ghost of St. Philip’s graveyard? Join us for the adventure of your life! 843-813-5055 Reservations required.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. 843-722-8687. HAUNTED JAIL TOUR/BULLDOG TOURS Tour the Old City Jail, which housed some of Charleston’s most infamous criminals, 19th c. pirates & Civil War prisoners. 45 min. tour. 40 N Market St. Resv. required. $2 off each adult w/ad. 7, 8, 9, & 10pm nightly. Credit cards accepted. 843-722-8687.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.natureadventure-soutfitters.com or www.KayakCharles-tonSC.com.PALMETTO BREEZE Since 1987, clients have been trusting AquaSafaris for all of their boating adven-tures. Dolphin watching, sunset tours, pirate adventures for kids, inshore & off-shore fishing and private cruises available on the spacious Palmetto Breeze catama-ran. 843-886-8133 or www.palmetto-breeze.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.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 800-979-3370 or 843-722-1112. Available for private charter.

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 avail-able: 1 site $10, 2 sites $16, 3 sites $22.THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE LOWCOUNTRy 25 Ann St. Downtown. Nine interactive exhibits, including a two-story Medieval Castle, a pirate ship and a dedicated Art Room, allow your children to explore the arts, sciences and humanities through their own hands-on experiences. Weekly classes expose children to the arts, movement and foreign languages (walk-ins welcome!). Admission: $10 per person over 12 months old, $8 for SC Residents. Tu-Sat, 9am-5pm; Sun, 12-5pm; closed Mon. 843-854-8962. www.explorecml.org.THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON A nationally recognized, public liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1770, the College is among the nation’s top universities for quality education, student life and afford-ability. 843-805-5507. www.cofc.edu.


GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART 135 Meeting St. Charleston history as seen through painting, miniature portrai-ture, 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. 843-722-2706. www.gibbesmuseum.org.KAHAL KADOSH BETH ELOHIM The 4th Oldest Jewish Congregation in the US, founded in 1749. The birthplace of Reform Judaism in 1824 and is home to the second oldest religious school (founded 1838). National Reigster of Historic Places. Guided Tours are available. 90 Hasell St., Charleston, SC 29401, 843-723-7324, www.chosentreasures.org.THE MARKET Corner of Meeting & Market Streets. Originally constructed in 1804, the magnificent main arcade has with-stood 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.THE pOwDER MAGAzInE Used between 1713-1820, The Powder Magazine was built to safely house about five tons of gunpowder. The arsenal is the only standing component of the for-tification system that once surrounded Charleston. As the city’s first preservation project, today the Magazine’s exhibition focuses on colonial military history of South Carolina. Museum hours: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm & Sun 1pm-4pm. www.PowderMag.org. 843-722-9350.

CYPRESS GARDENSCYPRESS GARDENS

20 min. North of N. Charleston, off Hwy 52 West.(15 minutes from Northwoods Mall)3030 Cypress Gardens Rd., Moncks Corner, SC 29461

Bald Cypress Swamp, Butterfly House,Boats, Alligators, Swamparium, Bridges,Heritage Museum, Nature Trails & more! Beautiful Scenic Blackwater Swamp!

843/553-0515www.CypressGardens.info

Cypress Swamp, Butterfly House, Boats, Alligators, Swamparium, Heritage Museum, Flower Gardens and Nature Trails!

HISTORIC HOMESAIKEN-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 resi-dence 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 tick-ets available. 843-722-2996.JOSEpH MANIgAUlT HOUSE 350 Meeting St. Built in 1803. Premier example of Adam-style or Federal archi-tecture. Captures the lifestyle of a wealthy, rice-planting family. $10/adult, $5/child 3-12, under 3 free. Combo tickets avail-able. 843-722-2996. MIDDlETON plACE HOUSE MUSEUM Built in 1755, the House Museum interprets four generations of Middleton Family, with extraordinary family fur-niture, silver, porcelain, rare books and portraits on display. Birthplace of a signer of the Declaration of Independence, Middleton Place and the Middletons played an important role in American history. The property has miraculously remained under the same family stew-

ardship for some 320 years, and today, successfully preserves history for visi-tors to enjoy. $15/Adults. Admission to Middleton Place Gardens required. 4300 Ashley River Road. 843-556-6020. www.middletonplace.orgNATHANIEl 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 & gARDENS

BROOKgREEN gARDENS One of SC most beloved landmarks. Located between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island this historic sculpture garden with an accredited museum and zoo is a favorite destination for residents and visitors. Visit www.brookgreen.org or call 843-235-6000.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. www.cypressgardens.info. 843-553-0515.DRAyTON HAll A masterpiece of Georgian Palladian architecture. Circa 1738. Only plantation house on Ashley River that survived the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. A National Trust Historic site. Open daily. 843-769-2600. www.draytonhall.org. 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. 843-556-6020. 800-782-3608. www.middletonplace.org.

THEATRES & ENTERTAINMENT

THE BLACK FEDORA COMEDY MYSTERY THEATRE & SHOPPE Welcoming all who love a good MYSTERY and those who could use a good LAUGH! Featuring Sherlock Holmes and the Charleston History Mystery, the Pirate Mystery Show: A Family Comedy, and the classic whodunit Inspector NoClue’s Murder Mystery. Appetizers, desserts, beer/wine. Mystery books/gifts. 164 Church St. near City Market. 843-WE SMILE (937-6453). 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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Meet in front of the US Custom House200 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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Lowcountry BackwaterGrab a paddle and kayak, canoe or SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) your way to a Lowcountry backwater adventure. Half day, full day and even overnight trips and rentals are available in the Charleston area for all ages and skill levels.

The beauty and wonder of the natural world is just a short 35-50 minute drive from downtown Charleston. One local company, Coastal Adventure Outfitters, offers a variety of tours through cool and shaded blackwater swamps, rivers and historic rice plantations. You’ll pad-dle through a flooded forest in a protected wilderness area in the National Forest and see 1,000 year old cypress trees or a 300 year old church overlooking thousands of acres of rice fields where eagles nest, full of wetland wildflow-ers. Wildlife includes the shy and elusive alligator, turtles, wetland wading birds, woodpeckers and sometimes river otters!

For those who love the sea, saltwater tours include a variety of habitats that include shal-low bays with historic harbor views, sandy beaches with barrier islands, or saltwater marsh creeks. Paddle to 4,000 year old Indian ruins in the National Forest and journey back in time! Wildlife includes dolphin and nesting colonies of thousands of Eastern

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shorebirds. Manatees and sea turtles are seasonal and are seen about 10-20% of the time during summer months. Coastal Adventure Outfitter’s Shem Creek and Crab Bank Island Tour, just minutes from downtown Charleston, has the most wildlife and chance for seeing dolphin, but you are welcome to also explore the waters surrounding the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge just up the coast.

If you would rather keep your feet on dry land, hiking tours are also available. One of the more popular hikes is though the Francis Marion

National Forest, approximately 45 minutes from downtown Charleston, along the I‘On Swamp Trail. This two mile

hike takes you through a shaded, beautiful blackwater swamp, where you may see alliga-

tors, wood ducks, otters, birds and dragonflies! Also learn about the rice culture of South Carolina while walking along plantation embankments built in the 1700s.

Several tour companies in the Charleston area offer nature tours and rentals. Whether you are an experienced paddler or just getting started, a Lowcountry backwater adventure is waiting! For more information, call 843-568-3222 or visit www.kayakcharlestonsc.com.

Photographs provided by www.KayakCharlestonSC.com


JulyE V E N T S

6/30 Red, White and Blue on the Green, Hometown 4th of July celebration with live music, food and games, 5-8pm, Summerville, 843-821-7260. www.summervilledream.org.1-31 Animal Encounters: A Great Hall Live Animal Program, daily at noon and 4 pm, S.C. Aquarium, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org.1-31 Carriage Tour of Middleton Place, begin at Visitor’s Center 10am-4pm, 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.1-31 The Rice Plantation Series: Watercolors by Alice Ravenel Huger Smith, exhibit at Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.1-31 Connections: From Africa to America, 10:45am, 12:45 & 2:45pm, Drayton Hall, 843-769-2638, www.draytonhall.org.1-31 Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 843-577-DOGS, www.milb.com.1-31 Splash Island at Palmetto Islands County Park, Mt. Pleasant, 843-884-0832; Splash Zone at James Island County Park, 843-795-7275, and Whirlin’ Waters at Wannamaker County Park in North Charleston, 843-572-PARK. Daily 10am-6pm.1-9/30-13 Young Architects: Designing the Future, exhibit at Children’s Museum of the Lowcounty, 843-853-8962, www.explorecml.org. 1-3/10/14 Our Duty Was Quite Arduous: The Union Encampment at Little Folly Island 1863-1865, exhibit at Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org. 2-30 Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 4-7pm, Coleman Blvd., 843-884-8517, www.townofmountpleasant.com. 4-25 Daniel Island Farmers Market, Thursdays, 4pm-dusk, Seven Farms Dr., 843-971-9816, www.myislandtown.com.5, 26 Moonlight Mixer – Shaggin’ on the Pier, 7-11pm, Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.6-27 Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8am-2pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305, www.charlestoncity.info. 7-28 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11:30am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Hwy. 61, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com. 13 A Day in the Life of a Colonist, History Program at Charles Towne Landing, 11am-4pm, 843-852-4200, www.southcarolinaparks.com. 13 Reggae Concert Series, James Island County Park, gates open 8pm, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.14 2nd Sunday on King Street, shopping, dining and more, 1-6 pm, 843-303-1113, susanlucas.typepad.com/secondsundayonkingstreet.18 Third Thursday Celebration, 5-8 pm, Downtown Summerville, 843-821-7260, www.summervilledream.org.20 Shaggin’ on the Cooper, 7-11 pm, Mount Pleasant Pier, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.20 Fear That Fortified Charles Towne: Cannon Demonstration at Charles Towne Landing, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 pm, 843-852-4200, www.southcarolinaparks.com.27 The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular Congregational Church, adults $28, 843-270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com.


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1-29 Daniel Island Farmers Market, Thursdays, 4pm-dusk, Seven Farms Dr,. 843- 971-9816, www.myislandtown.com.1-31 All About Alligators: A Blackwater Swamp Program, daily at 1pm, S.C. Aquarium, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org.1-31 Connections: From Africa to America, 10:45am, 12:45 & 2:45pm, Drayton Hall, 843-769-2638, www.draytonhall.org.1-31 Kidstory, hands on exhibit for children, Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.1-31 The Charleston Story, ongoing exhibit at Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.3 Reggae Concert Series at James Island County Park, gates open 8pm, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com. 3-31 Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8am-2pm, Marion Square, King & Calhoun Streets, 843-724-7305, www.charlestoncity.info.4 The Charleston Bridal Show, noon-5pm, The Charleston Marriott, $10, 843-452-3950, www.awonderfulwedding.com. 4-25 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11:30am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Hwy. 61, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com. 6-27 Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 4-7 pm, Coleman Blvd., 843-884-8517, www.townofmountpleasant.com.8-31 Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 360 Fishburne St., 843-577-DOGS, www.milb.com. 11 2nd Sunday on King Street, shopping, dining and more, 1-6pm, 843-303-1113, susanlucas.typepad.com/secondsundayonkingstreet.17, 31 The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular Congregational Church, adults $28, 843-270-4903 or www.soundofcharleston.com.1-31 Fort Moultrie, guided tours daily, 9am-5pm, Sullivan’s Island, 843-883-3123, www.nps.gov. 1-31 Splash Island at Palmetto Islands County Park, Mt. Pleasant, 843-884-0832; Splash Zone at James Island County Park, 843-795-7275, and Whirlin’ Waters at Wannamaker County Park in North Charleston, 843-572-PARK, are open daily 10am-6pm, 20-31, weekend only, www.ccprc.com.15 Third Thursday Celebration, 5-8 pm, Downtown Summerville, 843-821-7260, www.summervilledream.org.17 Shaggin’ on the Cooper, 7-11 pm, Mount Pleasant Pier, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.24-25 Charleston Beach Music & Shag Festival, North Charleston Coliseum, 843-571-3668, J.B. Pivots Beach Club and Citadel Alumni House, www.pivotsbeachclub.com. 30 Moonlight Mixers – Shaggin’ on the Pier, 7-11pm, Folly Beach Fishing Pier, advance tickets, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.

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Cobblestones of the Past

According to an old Charleston yarn, the best remedy for an extended pregnancy was a ride down Chalmers Street, whose bumpy cobblestones earned the name, “Labor Lane.” A ride down this historic lane, one of the few remaining cobblestones streets in our city, is still a shock absorber challenge. Historically, Charleston’s streets have been paved with cobblestone, Belgian blocks and brick. Where old paving materials remain in place they add unmatched charm and char-acter to the city’s streets. As automobiles became more prevalent in the mid-20th centu-ry, these bricks and stones were paved over to create smoother road surfaces. Yet in many places, as the modern asphalt peels away and breaks apart, glimpses of old brick and granite hint at what lies beneath.

In Charleston in 1883, local historian Gene Waddell noted that, as of that time, of the 70 miles of streets in Charleston, only nine miles were paved, and they were paved in cobblestone. Examples of cobblestone streets include Chalmers Street, Gillon Street,


Longitude Lane, and North and South Adger’s Wharf. Cobblestones were irregular in shape, which made them easily come loose as well as being bumpy and slippery; howev-er, its sole advantage was that it was cheap. Reportedly, some of the stones had been used as ship ballast for colonial sailing ships.

Chalmers Street’s cobblestones were threatened in the 1930s, but Susan Pringle Frost and the Society for the Preservation of Old Dwellings (now known as the Preservation Society of Charleston) convinced Mayor Maybank to preserve the cobblestones to pro-tect the historic character of the area.

Many of Charleston’s cobblestone streets were replaced in the nineteenth century, when progressive Charleston Mayor William Ashmead Courtenay resolved to improve Charleston’s streets through better paving. Between 1880 and 1883, 94,000 square yards of “Belgian Block” were laid in Charleston. The block was quarried near Columbia and Winnsboro, making it a truly “local material.” The name “Belgian Block” was used because the 19th century idea of paving in block originated in Brussels.

The type of granite used for paving was important because if the blocks contained too much quartz they were brittle and wouldn’t wear well. Granite containing feldspar could be damaged by the environment while granite with mica delaminated easily. In Modern Road Construction, published in 1917, granite was noted as an ideal material because “it possesses the very important property of splitting in three planes at right angles to one another, so that paving blocks may be readily formed with nearly plane faces and square corners. This property is called the rift or cleavage.”

Maximum block width was determined by the size of horses’ hoofs. Ideally, blocks would be three inches in width. Charleston’s Belgian blocks are more typically four to five inches wide, suggesting they are of an early variety, and generally a foot long.

An early paving publication noted the advantages of granite streets. They could be laid on streets of all grades; they suited all kinds of traffic; they were durable; the foothold for horses was good; they required little repair; they yield little dirt or mud and can be cleaned.

A modern advantage is that cobblestone, Belgian block and brick streets require minimal equipment and labor to remove areas needed for access to install or repair under street drainage, wiring, gas lines and similar systems. An asphalt road requires major equip-ment for removing the road surface, which then must be disposed of and replaced with new, oil-based coatings.

Where Belgian blocks remain in place under modern asphalt, opportunities exist to restore some of the historic character and charm of Charleston’s small streets. One such narrow street is Rose Lane, in historic Elliottborough. The Preservation Society of Charleston named the Belgian block paving on Rose Lane to its 2011 “Seven to Save” list, in hopes of encouraging the restoration of the Belgian block to improve the charac-ter of a forgotten byway.


SeptemberE V E N T S

8/30-21 9 to 5, the Musical, Charleston Stage Company, Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com.1-29 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30am-11:30am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Hwy. 61, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.1-30 Dive into the Great Ocean Tank, daily at 3pm, S.C. Aquarium, 843-720-1990, www.scaquarium.org.1-30 Fort Moultrie, guided tours daily, 9am-5pm, Sullivan’s Island, 843-883-3123, www.nps.gov.1-30 Art Discovery Walking Tours, $20, by appointment, Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.1-30 Connections: From Africa to America, 10:45am, 12:45 & 2:45pm, Drayton Hall, 843-769-2638, www.draytonhall.org.1-1/19/14 Fashion Accessories: Hats, Textile Gallery Exhibit at Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.3-24 Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 4-7pm, Coleman Blvd., 843-884-8517, www.townofmountpleasant.com.4-25 Wine Strolls at Middleton, wine tastings in the gardens, every Wednesday 5:30-7pm, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org. 6, 13, The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular 19, 27 Congregational Church, adults $28, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com.7 Shaggin’ on the Cooper, 7-11pm, Mount Pleasant Pier, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.7-28 Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8am-2pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305, www.charlestoncity.info.8 2nd Sunday on King Street, shopping, dining and more, 1-6pm, 843-303-1113, susanlucas.typepad.com/secondsundayonkingstreet.12-14 Rice Harvest, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.19 Third Thursday Celebration, 5-8pm, Downtown Summerville, 843-821-7260, www.summervilledream.org.20 Moonlight Mixers – Shaggin’ on the Pier, 7-11pm, Folly Beach Fishing Pier, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.20-22 Museum Mile Weekend, $25 for thirteen attractions, 843-722-2996 x235, www.charlestonmuseummile.org.21 Charleston Scottish Games & Highland Gathering, Boone Hall Plantation, 843-529-1020, www.charlestonscots.org. 21 Fear That Fortified Charles Towne: Cannon Demonstration at Charles Towne Landing, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30pm, 843-852-4200, www.southcarolinaparks.com. 26-10/6 MOJA Arts Festival, 843-724-7305, www.charleston-sc.gov.10/3-27 Fall Tours of Homes and Gardens, Wed.-Sun., 843-722-4630, www.preservationsociety.org.

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POINTS OF INTERESTHISTORIC BUILDINGS

Custom HouseFireproof Building S.C. Historical SocietyFour Corners of LawHibernian HallHuguenot ChurchOld Exchange Old Powder MagazineRainbow RowSt. Michael’s ChurchSt. Philip’s Church

HOUSE MUSEUMSAiken-RhettCalhoun MansionEdmondston-AlstonHeyward-WashingtonJoseph ManigaultNathaniel Russell

MUSEUMSAmerican Military MuseumAvery Research Center The Charleston MuseumChildren’s Museum of the LowcountryGibbes Museum of ArtMarket Hall & City MarketOld Slave Mart MuseumU.S. Postal Museum

THEATERSDock Street TheatreFootlight Players WorkshopGaillard Municipal AuditoriumMemminger AuditoriumSottile TheatreTheatre 99 – The Have Nots!

MISCELLANEOUSThe BatteryCharleston PlaceThe CitadelCity MarinaCollege of CharlestonFort Sumter Center & Tour DockJoe Riley ParkMarion SquareMaritime Center & DocksMedical University of South CarolinaSouth Carolina AquariumWashington ParkWater Taxi to Patriots PointWaterfront Park


Offstreet ParkingOne-way StreetsPublic RestroomsVisitor Center375 Meeting Steet843-853-8000

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Crowd PleaserMuseuM Mile Weekend:

September 20-22

The cultural sites along Charleston’s Museum Mile have come together for the 5th annual Museum Mile Weekend on September 20-22, 2013. A single pass allows visitors complimentary admission to thirteen sites along and around Meeting Street in historic downtown Charleston over the course of the three-day weekend. Many of the cultural institutions will also offer special programs during Museum Mile Weekend. The week-end pass is only $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. If purchased separate-ly, adult admission for the participating sites would cost over $100 for adults and more than $50 for children.

For more information, visit www.charlestonmuseummile.org or call 843-722-2996 x 235.

Farm fresh,table ready.

MOUNT PLEASANT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market / Tuesdays

Patriots Point Fourth of July Blast / July 4

Christmas in July Craft Market / July 16

Scottish Games & Highland Gathering / September 21

Taste of Charleston / September 29

For more information on these and other events visit comeonovermp.com

Documents

Charleston Gateway | July, August, September 2013