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Spotlight on the ArtsCenturies of Performance:

The Historic Dock Street Theatre

Uniquely CharlestonFour Corners of Law

Crowd Pleaser Charleston’s Beaches

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

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Come aboard this top-rated, “MUST-SEE” ATTRACTION!• Live-narrated, 90-minute non-stop

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• Dolphin sightings are fun to watch!• EXCELLENT VIEWS OF FORT SUMTER

and over 75 points of interest, including: • The Charleston Battery and its stately homes • Confederate & Union army forts:

Fort Moultrie and Fort Johnson • Patriots Point and the USS Yorktown • Castle Pinckney and much more!

Advance ticket purchase is recommended. The Carolina Belle departs from the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside Street. Limited FREE PARKING is available.

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

*As rated by hundreds of past guests. Read unedited reviews at: www.zerve.com/HarborTours/Cruise/rating

Come aboard this top-rated, “MUST-SEE” ATTRACTION!• Live-narrated, 90-minute non-stop

harbor tour — air-conditioned, and snack bar on board, too!

• Dolphin sightings are fun to watch!• EXCELLENT VIEWS OF FORT SUMTER

and over 75 points of interest, including: • The Charleston Battery and its stately homes • Confederate & Union army forts:

Fort Moultrie and Fort Johnson • Patriots Point and the USS Yorktown • Castle Pinckney and much more!

Advance ticket purchase is recommended. The Carolina Belle departs from the Charleston Maritime Center at 10 Wharfside Street. Limited FREE PARKING is available.

CharlestonHarborTours.com 888.224.5037 888.

10 Wharfside St. Charleston, SC 29401

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ContentsJuly, August, September 2014 Vol. 66 No. 3

FEATURES Crowd Pleasers 12 The Fall Tours: History+Architecture16 Charleston Area Farmers Markets18 South Carolina Aquarium25 Evenings in the Market34 Charleston County Beach Parks36 Schooner Pride38 Fun with Kids!40 Shagging on the Cooper54 Rice Harvest of Middleton

low Counrty BaCk roads50 Highway 61

Meet the Chef10 Aaron Lemieux Executive Chef with Holy City Hospitality

uniquely Charleston 22 Four Corners of Law

sPotlight on the arts 28 Centuries of Performance: Historic Dock Street Theatre

what’s Cookin’? 30 Benne Wafers IN EVERY ISSUEWelcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Shopping Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Sightseeing Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52, 53, 55Downtown Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Tides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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Thank you for choosing Charleston Gateway for your vacation guide, “the premiere guide for fun filled vacation days!” We are pleased to offer you the most comprehensive vaca-tion guide available in our beautiful city . Be sure to pick up a copy of Charleston Map Guide as well!

A drive along scenic Ashley River Road is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the beauty of the Lowcountry . Three beautiful plantations are situated along this scenic highway and a visit to any of them is a great way to learn more about the history of our beautiful area . Be sure to read “Lowcountry Backroads” in this issue to find out more .

A family-friendly city, Charleston is a great place to bring the kids . Whether you spend a day at one of Charleston County Parks and Recreation’s public beach parks or take the little ones down to Waterfront Park for the day, the Holy City holds lots of fun for children . Our “Crowd Pleaser” articles in this issue will give you more details and ideas for fun .

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YOUR PURCHASESMAKE A DIFFERENCE.

All of your purchases help support Brookgreen Gardens, a 501 (c) (3) non-profi t organization whose mission is to preserve and display

American sculpture and regional plants, animals, and history.

For more information call(800) 849-1931

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From beautiful gardens fi lled with sculpture and the only accreditedzoo on the coast of the Carolinas,

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All of your purchases help support Brookgreen Gardens, a 501 (c) (3) non-profi t organization whose mission is to preserve and display

American sculpture and regional plants, animals, and history.

For more information call(800) 849-1931

Admission is good for 7 dayswww.BROOKGREEN.org

From beautiful gardens fi lled with sculpture and the only accreditedzoo on the coast of the Carolinas,

to boat rides, a butterfl y house,and an Enchanted Storybook Forest,

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What brought you to Charleston?I came to Charleston to attend culi-nary school at the Culinary Institute of Charleston and pursue my dream of becoming a chef . Charleston has always been known for its wonderful food. How would you describe the culinary scene in the Holy City?The culinary scene in Charleston is amaz-ing! It’s harder to find poor quality food than high quality food . Competition is fierce but camaraderie is very high, and Charleston chefs are mostly very laid back . How has the city evolved since you have been living here?The food just gets better and better . We have developed a “New American” cui-sine that revolves around our local agri-culture and sustainable seafood.What is your favorite dish, both to eat and prepare?My favorite dish to eat is the Veal Marsala at Vincent Chicco’s; it has a few subtle differences from the classic preparation which makes it unique and different . My favorite dish to eat at Michael’s on the Alley is our Dry Aged Kansas City Strip with a Maytag Blue Cheese Crust . The flavor is very robust and decadent I could eat it every day! My favorite thing to cook with is fresh local vegetables and fruits . Ramps, for

instance, were remarkably sweet and earthy this season . I love preserving and keep a stocked pantry of jams, pickles, cured meats and sausages . Why did you choose Holy City Hospitality? How has it expanded your culinary skills? I chose to work at 39 Rue de Jean in 2007 because the Executive Chef tastes every single dish that goes out of the kitchen! This was huge for me; it showed the level of commitment and dedication that I needed to be a great leader in the kitch-en . The consistently delicious food that we prepare and serve daily is very impor-tant in all Holy City Hospitality kitch-ens . I have a huge appreciation for every dish that comes out of the kitchen . If it’s not right, it doesn’t see the dining room!I started as a line cook with Holy City Hospitality at 39 Rue de Jean and became Executive Chef after 2 years . After working at Rue for 7 years, I took over our newest properties, Michael’s on the Alley, Vincent Chicco’s and Victor Social Club, in January of 2014 .

Chef Lemieux is currently the Executive Chef at Vincent Chicco’s, Victor Social

Club and Michael’s on the Alley.

For more information please visit www.holycityhospitality.com

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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, home accessories, and the city’s largest bookstore dedicated to local culture, cuisine, gardens, and history.

The ShopS of hiSToric charleSTon FoundaTion 108 MeeTing STreeT hourS: M-S: 9 - 6, Sun: 12-5 (843) 724-8484

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Aiken-Rhett house MuseuM, c. 1820 nAthAniel Russell house MuseuM, c. 1808Charleston’s Most Intact Antebellum Mansion Charleston’s Grandest Neoclassical House

48 Elizabeth St. • 843.723.1159 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pmwww.historiccharleston.org/Aiken-Rhett

51 Meeting St. • 843.724.8481 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pmwww.historiccharleston.org/Russell

67th ANNUAL FEStIVAL of hOUSES & GARDENS: MARCh 20 - APRIL 19, 2014Enjoy this rare opportunity to go inside the magnificent private houses and gardens of Charleston.

Tickets on sale November 1, 2013: visit www.historiccharleston.org/Festival or call 843-722-3405.


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, home accessories, and the city’s largest bookstore dedicated to local culture, cuisine, gardens, and history.

The ShopS of hiSToric charleSTon FoundaTion 108 MeeTing STreeT hourS: M-S: 9 - 6, Sun: 12-5 (843) 724-8484

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Aiken-Rhett house MuseuM, c. 1820 nAthAniel Russell house MuseuM, c. 1808Charleston’s Most Intact Antebellum Mansion Charleston’s Grandest Neoclassical House

48 Elizabeth St. • 843.723.1159 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pmwww.historiccharleston.org/Aiken-Rhett

51 Meeting St. • 843.724.8481 • Daily: 10-5pm, Sun: 2-5pmwww.historiccharleston.org/Russell

67th ANNUAL FEStIVAL of hOUSES & GARDENS: MARCh 20 - APRIL 19, 2014Enjoy this rare opportunity to go inside the magnificent private houses and gardens of Charleston.

Tickets on sale November 1, 2013: visit www.historiccharleston.org/Festival or call 843-722-3405.


Every year The Preservation Society of Charleston brings The Fall Tours to our city, giving tour goers a chance to experience the beauty behind the doors and walled gardens of some of Charleston’s most historically signifi-cant and beautiful homes . This year’s tours run from October 2nd through 26th . Different properties are featured each day, so whether you wish to learn about great periods in early American history or simply want to enjoy the gracious Charleston lifestyle, these tours will allow you to experience all the beauty and charm of historic Charleston .

the Fall tours: history + arChiteCture

OCTOBER 2-26, 2014

For tickets or more information please call 843-722-4630, or visit www.thefalltours.org.

New this year are Historic Preservation Orientation Tours starting at 9:30 am each morning of the tours . Interiors are not included . These tours are $25 per person, per day . Other tours are $50 per person, per day .

Founded in 1920, the Preservation Society of Charleston is the oldest community-based, membership, his-toric preservation organization in the United States of America, whose mis-sion is to inspire the involvement of all who dwell in the Lowcountry to honor and respect Charleston’s material and cultural heritage .

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BooksThe Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Unforgotten Sins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

giftsClassic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20The Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

groCery storesHarris Teeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

hoMe furnishings & antiquesGeo . C . Birlant & Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Terrace Oaks Antique Mall . . . . . . . . . 48The Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Jewelry & ClothingClassic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20The Shops Of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

needlework & CraftsCabbage Row Shoppe . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48People, Places & Quilts . . . . . . . . . . . . 27The Village Knittery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

shoPPing CentersMount Pleasant Towne Centre . . . . . . 15

sPeCialtyGood Scents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Moon Pie General Store . . . . . . . . . . . 21

theatre & entertainMentThe Sound Of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . 49Charleston RiverDogs . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

toysAmerican Doll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Kapla Tom’s Toys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Kites Fly’n Hi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

wine shoPsCharleston Winery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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Visit our more than 60 stores and restaurants.

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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 deli-cious 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 anything 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.

Charleston area Farmers marketsFun For the entire Family!

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

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 selec-tion of locally grown fruits and vege-tables, 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 entertainment, as well as arts and crafts!

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158 Church Street | Market AreaDowntown Charleston

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Learn to love the ocean’s apex predator as the South Carolina Aquarium pres-ents ten days of hands-on fun during Shark Week! Do you know thirty-nine species of sharks reside in the waters off the South Carolina coast, almost all of which are fish eaters and pose little if any threat to people? Now it is your chance to come nose-to-nose with 14 sharks in North America’s deepest tank, the Great Ocean Tank, including black tip, black nose, sand tiger, sandbar and nurse sharks . Kids and adults alike will discover the won-der of sharks at the South Carolina Aquarium during a week of exclusive shows, parties and activities .

Kick-off Shark Week by diving head-first into uncharted waters at Dark Blue, the official kickoff party of Shark Week, on Thursday, July 31 . This

21-and-up celebration will feature live music from the Lowcountry’s top local bands and mouthwatering food and drinks . Tickets are $35 each .Then, August 1-10, join the South Carolina Aquarium for Shark Week to learn the truth about these often misunderstood animals . Enjoy shark-themed dive shows as you admire the majestic sharks in the Great Ocean Tank, and show off your best fish face as you take a photo in a pre-historic megalodon’s massive jaw . Marine experts will answer all your shark-related questions and share their secrets about caring for the Aquarium’s sharks . Find fun puzzles and games located throughout the building, and earn a special prize if you find the hid-den “Shark on the Shelf .” Shark Week activities are free with general admis-sion or membership .

For more information, visit scaquarium.org or call (843) 577-FISH (3474).

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Discover THE MARKET

Charleston’s Historic Market is one of the area’s must see attractions . Having survived a tumultuous past, the Market has outlasted tornadoes, hurricanes, a major earthquake and devastation by fires and Civil War bombardment . Over 200 years ago, a wealthy Charleston family willed land to the town of Charleston to be used as a public market, with the stipulation that the property revert to the family if used for any other purpose . To this day, the charming Charleston City Market is a popular

destination for visitors and locals alike .


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PERFUMERYOriginal Tea Olive Perfume

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Uniquely Charleston

If you hear a native Charlestonian talk about “Four Corners of Law,” or just “Four Corners,” they mean the intersection where Broad Street crosses Meeting Street, in the heart of the Holy City .

In 1680, when Charles Town moved to the peninsula from its original site on the Ashley River, a growth and development plan was designed for the new city . The “Grand Modell of Charles Town” specifically designated four corners for a “church, town house and other public structures .”

As a result of that design, the Four Corners of Law is located where Meeting and Broad Streets meet . The Charleston City Hall, local/municipal law, is located on the northeast corner; the Charleston County Courthouse, state law, is located on the northwest

corner; the United States Courthouse and Post Office, federal law, is locat-ed on the southwest corner; and St . Michaels Church, God’s law, is located on the southwest corner . The term is said to have originated in the 1930s by Robert Ripley, and Four Corners of Law is thought to be the only place in the United States where federal, state, local and ecclesiastical law are so closely situated .

Charleston City HallCity Hall, home to the City Council Chamber, was constructed between 1800 and 1804 . The design is attrib-uted to Charleston architect, Gabriel Manigault . The original interior entrance hall was significantly altered in 1839 to create additional space on the second floor . In 1882, a new roof was added, the interior completely modified, and the brick stuccoed . The

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council chamber on the second floor remains the center of city govern-ment . During Union occupation of Charleston, the Commanding General took the desks and chairs for use in his office . When he left, only the desks remained . Some of the original desks are still used by council members .

Charleston County CourthouseThe courthouse, constructed in 1753, was destroyed by fire in 1788 . The original purpose of the building was to hold the first Statehouse of South Carolina, Seat of the British Governor and Colonial Assembly . Restoration on the structure began in 1791 . The building was rebuilt on the same foun-dation, with many walls and door-ways retained . In 1792 the building reopened as the Charleston County Courthouse . Major additions and changes occurred throughout the late

19th and 20th centuries, resulting in intensive alterations to the building . The courthouse was recently restored to its late 18th-century appearance, and still houses court and county gov-ernment functions .

United States Courthouse & Post OfficeThe United States Courthouse and Post Office was constructed in 1896 . It is the oldest continuously used post office in the Carolinas . Prior to this building’s construction, the site con-tained a mid-18th-century guardhouse (police station), treasury building, and the Charleston Club . The guardhouse standing at the time of the 1886 earth-quake was damaged so severely it was demolished . In 1983, a large annex was constructed south of the build-ing; another to the west was begun in 1997, after years of planning and debate . The building still functions


as the downtown branch of the post office and federal district court .

The building also houses a small Postal History Museum . When South Carolina, and others, seceded from the Union, they printed their own money, as well as their own postage stamps . In 1861, the Confederate Postal Service was created to handle mail service to the southern states . The first stamp was a five-cent stamp that depicted Jefferson Davis, the President of the Confederacy .

St. Michael’s Episcopal ChurchThe oldest church building in down-town Charleston, the congregation of St . Phillip’s Church constructed St . Michael’s between 1752 and 1761 after the parish became so large that the congregation divided and the lower part of the city formed St . Michael’s . St . Phillip’s constructed a new house of worship on Church Street . Less than 15 years after the doors opened, St . Michael’s became a focal point of Colonial resistance to the British . The church has survived several hurricanes, wars, fires and a cyclone with very little damage, and has been carefully preserved . The interior of the church still retains its traditional 18th-century English design, with a three-sided sec-ond story gallery and native cedar box-pews . The pews, including Number 43 used by George Washington in 1791 and General Robert E . Lee in 1861, have recently been restored to their 18th-century finish . St . Michael’s bells are among the city’s most beloved treasures, imported from England in 1764 . During the Revolutionary War the bells were taken to England as a prize of war, but a London mer-chant purchased and returned them . During the Civil War, they were

sent to Columbia, but cracked in a great fire there in 1865 . The metal fragments were salvaged and sent to England to be recast in their original moulds and rehung . Two signers of the United States Constitution are buried in the cemetery on the grounds of St . Michael’s, John Rutledge and Charles Cotesworth Pinckney .

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Stroll under the stars at Charleston’s Historic City Market . The Market’s seasonal Night Market is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 6:30 – 10:30 pm in July, and Friday and Saturday nights August through December . For the fifth consecutive year, dozens of local artists and food vendors will create a festive street fair atmosphere inside the city’s most popular public attraction .

The Historic Charleston City Market has been a central part of life in Charleston for over 200 years . The Greek Revival-style Market Hall building facing Meeting Street was completed in 1841, and today houses the Daughters of the Confederacy Museum . Behind it, vendors’ sheds stretch all the way to East Bay Street, and are populated by over 100 vendors .

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Just up the road from the hustle and bus-tle of Charleston, sits the quaint town of Summerville . Its name evokes its colorful history, as it was first inhabited in the late 1700s by Charlestonians and Lowcoun-try residents as a respite from the sum-mer heat, mosquitos and disease . From May to September, city and plantation families headed for higher elevation to live temporarily in the tiny forest colony soon dubbed Summerville . Known widely today as, “The Flowertown in the Pines,” Summerville is famed for not only its Pine lined ridges but beautiful azaleas that burst into color each spring . Azalea Park is a 12-acre oasis in the heart of town with peaceful ponds, paths, foun-tains and an amazing collection of perma-nent sculptures . In the late 1900s, the International Con-gress of Physicians declared Summerville as one of the two best places in the world

for the treatment and recovery of lung disorders . Such belief was founded in the purported healing aspects of that tree’s turpentine scent . This led to the building of inns and hotels to handle the mass of visitors, who first came for their health and then discovered the beauty and ambience of the town and many built winter homes and permanent residences .

With over 700 homes and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, Summerville is well-known for its his-toric character . From the modern business district to the historic downtown, there is plenty of unique shopping & dining . Quaint bed & breakfasts and charming inns set Summerville apart as a perfect destination . Summerville will take you back to sim-pler times, when life was easy and will leave you feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and at peace with life .

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The growing population of Charleston demanded a venue for entertainment and soon funds were raised to construct a theatre. On February 12, 1736, the Dock Street Theatre opened with a per-formance of The Recruiting Officer. Built on the corner of Church Street and Dock Street (now known as Queen Street), the Historic Dock Street Theatre was the first building in America built exclusively to be used for theatrical performanc-es. Flora, the first opera performance in

In 1735, theatrical amusements were sweeping Charles Towne. That year musicians and performers rented space in order to perform a play penned by a resident of the city. The Orphan ran for four nights in January and February. The success of these performances al-lowed the players to perform other pieces, including the Ballad Opera, which was popular in England. Based on working class life, the shows were highly enter-taining as they combined a mix of music, comedy and satire.

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America, took place at the Historic Dock Street Theatre.The original Dock Street Theatre was probably destroyed by the Great Fire of 1740 which destroyed many of the build-ings in Charleston’s French Quarter. In 1809, the Planter’s Hotel was built on this site, and in 1835 the wrought iron balcony and sandstone columns of the Church Street facade were added. After the Civil War, the Planter’s Hotel fell into disrepair and was slated for demoli-tion. But in 1935, after Milton Pearlstine made the property available to the City of Charleston and at the urging of May-or Burnet Maybank and other notable citizens, the original building became a Depression Era WPA (Works Progress Administration) project. At that time, the present theatre was constructed within the shell of the Planter’s Hotel. The hotel’s grand foyer became the grand foyer of the theatre and the hotel’s dining room now serves as the box office lobby. The beauti-ful woodwork and mantels of the second floor drawing room were salvaged from the Radcliffe-King Mansion (circa 1799) which stood at the corner of George and Meeting Streets and was razed to build the College of Charleston gymnasium, another WPA project. Modeled on eigh-teenth century London playhouses by Charleston architect Albert Simons, the present Dock Street Theatre’s new stage house and auditorium were built in the hotel’s courtyard. The local carpenters who were put to work as a part of this Depression era relief effort utilized locally grown and milled native black cypress for the beautiful warm wooden interior.

Following this $350,000 renovation, The Historic Dock Street Theatre’s second grand opening took place on November 26, 1937. Notables in the audience in-cluded author DuBose Heyward (Porgy) who was named writer-in-residence.

The Historic Dock Street Theatre re-opened for the third time on March 18, 2010 after a three year, $19 million dol-lar renovation by the City of Charles-ton. This extensive full-scale renovation brought the historic theatre into the 21st century with state-of-the-art lighting and sound, modern heating and air condi-tioning, and new restrooms and seating. In addition, the theatre was made seismi-cally secure and fully handicapped acces-sible. Extensive sound-proofing was add-ed to ensure that outside noises no longer intruded on performances inside.

Now owned and managed by the City of Charleston, The Historic Dock Street Theatre (soon to enter its fourth century as the heart of Charleston’s artistic life) is home to many of the City’s finest cultural institutions including Spoleto Festival USA. Charleston Stage, which became the resident professional theatre at the Dock Street Theatre in 1978, produces over 120 performances each season and plays to more than 40,000 patrons annu-ally. In addition more than 15,000 South Carolina students enjoy special school day performances offered by Charles-ton Stage each year at the Historic Dock Street Theatre.

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CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURSTours depart DAILY at 11:30 • 1:30 • 3:30(9:30 AM tour available April 7 - August 15) Relaxing live-narrated, 90-minute, non-stop tour of Charleston Harbor on our smooth-sailing tour boat Carolina Belle. Over 75 points of interest including stunning views of FORT SUMTER, plus the Battery and Patriots Point! Dolphin sightings are common and great fun to watch! Snack bar on board. Air-conditioned lower level. Private charters and group dinner cruises available. Advance purchase is highly recommended. BUY TICKETS ONLINE or call.

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CHARLESTON HARBOR TOURSTours depart DAILY at 11:30 • 1:30 • 3:30(9:30 AM tour available April 7 - August 15) Relaxing live-narrated, 90-minute, non-stop tour of Charleston Harbor on our smooth-sailing tour boat Carolina Belle. Over 75 points of interest including stunning views of FORT SUMTER, plus the Battery and Patriots Point! Dolphin sightings are common and great fun to watch! Snack bar on board. Air-conditioned lower level. Private charters and group dinner cruises available. Advance purchase is highly recommended. BUY TICKETS ONLINE or call.

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Visiting Charleston during the summer months ensures many opportunities for outdoor fun, and relaxing on the beach is a perfect way to spend a leisurely Low-country day . Charleston County Parks and Recreation have three beach parks with amenities that make it easy to en-joy the sand and sea, including rentals of beach chairs and umbrellas, restrooms, snack bars, lifeguards and outdoor show-ers . Parking is $7 on weekdays and $10 on Saturday and Sunday . Arrive early to ensure parking availability . Parks are open 9 am – 7 pm through Labor Day and 10 am – 6 pm in September and October .

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Atlantic Ocean and Folly River . Skim-mer Flats, a major Eastern Brown Pelican rookery, is visible from the west end of the park .

Isle of Palms County Park offers beauti-ful ocean frontage and was developed to give more public beach access to those in the East Cooper area . Beach wheelchairs are available, but call ahead to reserve . Picnic areas and grills are available on a first come, first serve basis .

Kiawah Beachwalker Park, located on the west end of Kiawah Island, offers ocean frontage and a river walk with the only public beach access on beautiful Ki-awah Island .


The times listed represent the predicted peak of high and low tides at Folly Beach. Tides are calculated by NOAA, National Ocean Service.

Tide CHARTS

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1 5:06 5:09 11:22 11:222 5:41 5:51 12:033 6:18 6:37 12:00 12:464 6:59 7:29 12:41 1:325 7:44 8:26 1:27 2:216 8:34 9:26 2:17 3:157 9:29 10:27 3:13 4:108 10:27 11:26 4:11 5:079 11:25 5:10 6:03

10 12:23 12:22 6:09 6:5911 1:17 1:18 7:07 7:5412 2:10 2:13 8:04 8:4813 3:02 3:08 9:01 9:4114 3:53 4:03 9:58 10:3415 4:44 4:59 10:55 11:2716 5:35 5:56 11:5317 6:27 6:55 12:20 12:5118 7:20 7:57 1:15 1:4919 8:14 8:59 2:10 2:4720 9:10 10:00 3:06 3:4521 10:04 10:57 4:01 4:4022 10:58 11:51 4:56 5:3123 11:48 5:48 6:2024 12:40 12:36 6:38 7:0525 1:25 1:21 7:25 7:4726 2:07 2:04 8:09 8:2727 2:46 2:44 8:52 9:0528 3:22 3 .23 9:33 9:4129 3:57 4:02 10:11 10:1530 4:30 4:41 10:49 10:4931 5:04 5:22 11:26 11:24

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septemberDAY LOW HIGH

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1 6:34 7:27 12:18 1:032 7:29 8:29 1:11 2:043 8:32 9:33 2:13 3:104 9:38 10:36 3:19 4:165 10:44 11:35 4:26 5:196 11:47 5:30 6:187 12:31 12:47 6:31 7:148 1:23 1:43 7:29 8:079 2:14 2:38 8:25 8:59

10 3:03 3:31 9:19 9:4911 3:52 4:23 10:11 10:3912 4:41 5:16 11:03 11:3013 5:30 11:56 6:1014 6:21 7:06 12:21 12:5015 7:13 8:03 1:15 1:4516 8:09 9:01 2:10 2:4117 9:05 9:57 3:06 3:3618 10:01 10:49 4:01 4:2919 10:55 11:36 4:54 5:1820 11:44 5:44 6:0421 12:19 12:30 6:30 6:4622 12:59 1:13 7:14 7:2723 1:36 1:54 7:55 8:0524 2:11 2:34 8:34 8:4125 2:46 3:14 9:10 9:1626 3:21 3:54 9:45 9:5027 3:58 4:36 10:20 10:2728 4:37 5:22 10:59 11:0829 5:22 6:12 11:45 11:5730 6:12 7:08 12:40

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1 5:39 6:06 12:042 6:19 6:56 12:03 12:473 7:05 7:52 12:48 1:374 7:57 8:54 1:39 2:345 8:56 9:57 2:37 3:356 9:58 10:59 3:39 4:387 11:01 11:58 4:43 5:398 12:02 5:46 6:389 12:54 1:01 6:47 7:34

10 1:47 1:58 7:46 8:2911 2:39 2:53 8:44 9:2112 3:29 3:48 9:40 10:1313 4:19 4:42 10:35 11:0514 5:09 5:38 11:30 11:5715 6:00 12:26 6:3516 6:52 7:33 12:50 1:2217 7:45 8:33 1:44 2:1918 8:41 9:33 2:39 3:1619 9:37 10:30 3:35 4:1120 10:31 11:23 4:30 5:0321 11:23 5:22 5:5222 12:11 12:11 6:12 6:3723 12:55 12:57 6:59 7:1924 1:35 1:39 7:43 7:5925 2:12 2:20 8:24 8:3626 2:48 2:59 9:04 9:1227 3:21 3:37 9:41 9:4528 3:54 4:16 3:54 10:1829 4:29 4:57 10:50 10:5330 5:05 5:41 11:27 11:3231 5:47 6:31 12:11


Charleston was a prominent sailing har-bor during the time our country was be-ing developed and has a long and rich maritime history . Today, visitors can set sail and tour the Charleston Harbor on The Schooner Pride, a classic 84’ tall ship . The Pride is an authentic replica of an 18th century coastal trading schooner that resembles those majestic ships that once dotted the harbor .

Considered one of the top five things to do in Charleston, exhilarating daily sails or romantic sunset sails are perfect for es-caping the crowded streets and sweltering heat of downtown Charleston . Take in the Holy City from the peaceful waters of Charleston Harbor, mingling with dol-phins, pelicans and gulls on a two hour sailing tour .

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Daily tours include the Daily Dolphin Tour, a two hour sail past dolphins at play, Civil War landmarks and local at-tractions . The two hour Sunset Sail of-fers gorgeous sunset views over the sky-line of historic Charleston . During the weekend of the full moon each month, relax on the deck while enjoying a Moon-light Sail through Charleston Harbor .

Passengers may raise and trim the sails with the crew or just relax and enjoy . Each sail is unique, following the wind and tide . Soft drinks, beer, wine, cham-pagne and water will all be available for purchase, and although food is not served on board, guests are welcome to bring snacks or a picnic . pride .com .

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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 mem-ories, and fun activities are one of the keys to success . 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 suggestions and find lots of others listed in the Charleston Gateway calendars!

Located downtown, on Ann Street, the Children’s Museum of the Lowcoun-try has hands-on exhibits for children and their families . Kids can race boats down rapids, climb aboard a Lowcoun-

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try 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 noth-ing 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 breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and “The Edge of America” are some of the possibilities . 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 .


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A horse and carriage has nearly universal appeal with children and parents alike . Charleston has numerous tour compa-nies 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 li-censed tour guides, while parents relax and take pleasure in learning more about our beautiful city .

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 opportuni-

ties 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 .

Older children will love taking the ferry to Fort Sumter, the site of the first shots fired in the Civil War . Departures are available from downtown Charleston at the SC Aquarium and at Patriot’s Point in Mt . Pleasant . Check for times and buy tickets in advance .

Enjoy Charleston—a fun family destination!


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Live music will fill the air with lo-cal 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 purchase . This year’s dates for Shaggin’ On the Cooper are:

July 4 Uncle Sam Jam withPermanent Vacation

July 19The Sneakers Band

August 16The Coppertones

September 13Ocean Drive Party Band

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 offer-ing a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services .

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TOURS & ATTRACTIONSCAROLINA QUEEN RIVERBOAT CRUISESCome 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 .

CHARLESTON GHOST & GRAVEYARD WALKING TOUR/BULLDOG TOURSAn exclusive opportunity to walk inside the gates of one of Charleston’s oldest grave-yards 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,


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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 on-line at www .charlestonharbortours .com or 800-979-3370 . Local 843-722-1112 . Avail-able 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, & hid-den gardens . $20 per adult, 7-12 $10 . Daily, 10am . Departs from Mills House Hotel (corner of Meeting & Queen) . Resv . 843-766-2080 .

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 .

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 .

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 his-tory . 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 . 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 educa-tion, student life and affordability . 843-805-5507 . www .cofc .edu .

CONFEDERATE MUSEUM The building Market Hall houses over 2,000 genuine relics that were donated by Confederate Veterans themselves who started the Confederate Museum . The collection is owned by Charleston Chapter #4, United Daughters of the Confederacy and operated by the chapter members . Corner of Meeting & Market Streets . Tues-Sat . 11am-3:30pm . Closed Holidays . Jan . & Feb .: Th-Sat . Adults: $5, Children 6-12: $3 . Under 6: Free . P .O . Box 20997, Charleston, SC 29413-0997, 843-723-1541 .


THE MARKET Corner of Meeting & Market Streets . Originally constructed in 1804, the magnif-icent 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 .

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 fortification 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 .

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 residence and its for-mal 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 archi-tecture . Captures the lifestyle of a wealthy, rice-planting family . $10/adult, $5/child 3-12, under 3 free . Combo tickets available . 843-722-2996 .


MIDDLETON PLACE HOUSE MUSEUM Built in 1755, the House Museum interprets four generations of Middleton Family, with extraordinary family furniture, silver, por-celain, 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 miracu-lously remained under the same family stewardship for some 320 years, and today, successfully preserves history for visitors to enjoy . $15/Adults . Admission to Middleton Place Gardens required . 4300 Ashley River Road . 843-556-6020 . www .middletonplace .org

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

PLANTATIONS, PARKS & GARDENS

DRAYTON HALL A masterpiece of Georgian Palladian architec-ture . 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 .

FOLLY BEACH COUNTY PARK located on the west end of the island, situated between the Atlantic Ocean and Folly River . Skimmer Flats, a major Eastern Brown Pelican rookery, is visible from the west end of the park .

KIAWAH BEACHWALKER PARK, located on the west end of Kiawah Island, offers ocean frontage and a river walk with the only public beach access on beautiful Kiawah Island .

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.

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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 . 843-795-PARK . www .ccprc .com .

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 .

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

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 $26, Students $16, 12 & under are free . See dates in calendar or call 843-270-4903 . Tickets at area Visitor Centers or online at www .soundofcharleston .com .


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Ashley River Road, leaving Charleston, takes you on one of the most scenic drives in the United States . Ashley River Road is the portion of Highway 61 that runs through Charleston near the Ashley River from Highway 171 to SC 165 . It is four lanes near Sam Rittenberg Blvd ., but becomes two lanes through the scenic stretch . Along the two-lane stretch, designated as a National Scenic Byway, there are many large oaks and historic plantations that

give you the feel of stepping back in time . Very few plantations survived the Civil War and these three, along Scenic Highway 61, are well worth a visit .Drayton Hall, the oldest surviving example of Georgian Palladian archi-tecture in the United States, is located on the Ashley River about 15 miles northwest of the Holy City . It is the only plantation to survive intact to the present day, despite the fact that both


Colonial and British forces used it as a staging ground during the Revolution . Earthquakes and hurricanes both bat-tered this plantation during the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries and it still stands much the same as it did when George Washington became the first president of the new United States .

John Drayton began construction of the house in 1738 and seven gen-erations of Draytons have been tied to this plantation . In 1974, it was sold to the National Trust for Historic Preservation . Today, visitors can tour of the house and property seven days a week, except on national holidays . For tour times and ticket information, visit www .draytonhall .org or call 843-769-2600 .

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is located on an adjoining property to Drayton Hall and was founded in 1676 by the Drayton family . After 15 generations, the property still remains a Drayton family holding . Magnolia became known for its gardens in the 1840s when the Reverend John Grimke-Drayton inherited the prop-erty and developed them . He is said to have been the first to use Camellia japonica outdoors and brought the first azaleas to America .

The manor house was burned dur-ing the aftermath of the Civil War, but was rebuilt . During this period Magnolia was first opened to the pub-lic, becoming the first private gardens opened to visitors . Today the property

is operated as a tourist attraction and house museum . A major revitalization in 1975 added many attractions that emphasize the natural beauty of the area .

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is open 365 days a year, including all national holidays . For more informa-tion, visit www .magnoliagardens .com or call 800-367-3517 .

Middleton Place was built in sev-eral phases during the 18th and 19th centuries and was originally begun by John Williams, an early South Carolina planter, in the late 1730s . Williams’ son-in-law, Henry Middleton, com-pleted the house’s main section and its north and south flankers, and began work on the elaborate gardens . The Civil War and the earthquake of 1866 destroyed most of the home, but res-toration was begun in 1916 . In the 1970s, Middleton was placed on the National Register of Historic Places and ownership was transferred to the Middleton Place Foundation where it remains today .

Open everyday except for December 25, House Museum, Plantation Stableyard and Garden Tours are offered daily to visitors . Kayaking tours and an Equestrian Center are also available . Visitors may stay at the Inn at Middleton Place and enjoy lunch or dinner at Middleton Place Restaurant . To learn more, visit www .middletonplace .org or call 843-556-6020 .


1-29 Mount Pleasant Farmers Market, Tuesdays, 4-7 pm, Coleman Blvd ., 843-884-8517, www .townofmountpleasant .com .

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

1-31 Carriage Tour of Middleton Place, begin at Visitor’s Center 10 am-4 pm, 843-556-6020, www .middletonplace .org .

1-31 Connections: From Africa to America, 10:45 am, 12:45 & 2:45 pm, Drayton Hall, 843-769-2638, www .draytonhall .org .

1-31 Pirates!, exhibit at Children’s Museum of the Lowcounty, 843-853-8962, www .explorecml .org .

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Unfurled, Flags from the Collection of the Charleston Museum, exhibit at Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www .charlestonmuseum .org .

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, www .ccprc .com .

4 Red, White and Blue on the Green, Hometown 4th of July celebration with live music, food and games, 5:30-9pm, Summerville, 843-821-7260 . www .summervilledream .org .

4 Patriots Point Independence Day Blast, fireworks after sundown, 843-881-5984, www .patriotspoint .org .

4,19 Shaggin’ on the Cooper, 7-11 pm, Mount Pleasant Pier, 843-795-4386, www .ccprc .com .

4-31 Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 843-577-DOGS,www .milb .com .

5-26 5-26 Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8am-2pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305, www .charlestoncity .info . .

6-27 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11:30am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Planta-tion & Gardens, Hwy . 61, 843-571-1266, www .magnoliaplantation .com

11 Reggae Concert Series, James Island County Park, gates open 7:30pm, 843-795-4386, www .ccprc .com

13 Life and Leisure: Colonial Pastimes, History Program at Charles Towne Landing, 11am-4pm, 843-852-4200, www .southcarolinaparks .com .

13 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 The Charleston Bridal Show, noon-5pm, Shriners Building, Patriot’s Point, $10, 843-452-3950, www .awonderfulwedding .com .

26 The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular Con-gregational Church, adults $28, 843-270-4903 or www .soundofcharleston .com .

July E V E N T S


August E V E N T S1 Reggae Concert Series at James Island County Park, gates open 7:30pm, 843-

795-4386, www .ccprc .com .

1-17 Hairspray, Flowertown Players, 133 South Main Street, Summerville, 843-875-9251, www .flowertownplayers .org .

1-28 Charleston RiverDogs Baseball, Joe Riley Park, 360 Fishburne St ., 843-577-DOGS, www .milb .com .

1-31 Fort Moultrie, guided tours daily, 9am-5pm, Sullivan’s Island, 843-883-3123, www .nps .gov .

1-31 All About Alligators: A Blackwater Swamp Program, daily at 1 pm, S .C . Aquarium, 843-720-1990, www .scaquarium .org .

1-31 House Museum Tour, Daily, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020, www .middletonplace .org .

1-31 Connections: From Africa to America, 10:45 am, 12:45 & 2:45 pm, 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 WaterWise, exhibit at Children’s Museum of the Lowcounty, 843-853-8962, www .explorecml .org .

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 .

2-30 Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8am-2pm, Marion Square, King & Calhoun Streets, 843-724-7305, www .charlestoncity .info .

3-31 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30-11:30am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Planta-tion & Gardens, Hwy . 61, 843-571-1266, www .magnoliaplantation .com .


9 A Day in the Life of a Sailor, history presentation, Charles Towne Landing, 843-852-4200, www .southcarolinaparks .com .


16,30 The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular Congregational Church, adults $28, 843-270-4903 or www .soundofcharleston .com .

24 Shaggin’ on the Cooper, 7-11 pm, Mount Pleasant Pier, 843-795-4386, www .ccprc .com .


23-24 Charleston Beach Music & Shag Festival, North Charleston Coliseum, 843-571-3668, North Charleston Convention Center, charleston .beachmusic .com

July E V E N T S


riCe harvest at middleton plaCe

SEPTEMBER 11, 12 & 13

Crowd Pleaser

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 available 10 am-noon and 1 pm-3pm and are free with gen-eral 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 843-556-6020or visit www.middletonplace.org


September E V E N T S8/29-21 You Can’t Take It With You, Charleston Stage Company, Dock Street Theatre,

843-577-7183, www .charlestonstage .com .

1-30 Dive into the Great Ocean Tank, daily at 3 pm, S .C . Aquarium, 843-720-1990, www .scaquarium .org .

1-30 Connections: From Africa to America, 10:45 am, 12:45 & 2:45 pm, Drayton Hall, 843-769-2638, www .draytonhall .org .

1-30 Fort Moultrie, guided tours daily, 9am-5pm, Sullivan’s Island, 843-883-3123, www .nps .gov .

1-30 Armory Exhibit at Charleston Museum, 843-722-2996, www .charlestonmu-seum .org .


3, 12, 18, 25

The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circu-lar Congregational Church, adults $28, 843-270-4903, www .soundofcharles-ton .com .

1-29 Wine Strolls at Middleton, wine tastings in the gardens, every Wednesday 5:30-7pm, Middleton Place, $25, $20 online, 843-556-6020, www .middle-tonplace .org .

6-27 Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8am-2pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305, www .charlestoncity .info .

7-28 Bird Walk, every Sunday, 8:30am-11:30am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Hwy . 61, 843-571-1266, www .magnoliaplantation .com .

11-13 Rice Harvest, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020, www .middletonplace .org

13 Shaggin’ on the Cooper, 7-11 pm, Mount Pleasant Pier, 843-795-4386, www .ccprc .com .

13 From Seeds to Shillings: Gardens and Agriculture, Charles Towne Landing, 843-852-4200, www .southcarolinaparks .com .



20 Charleston Scottish Games & Highland Gathering, Boone Hall Plantation, 843-529-1020, www .charlestonscots .org .

20 Fear That Fortified Charles Towne: Cannon Firing at Charles Towne Landing, 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 pm, 843-852-4200, www .southcarolinaparks .com .

25-10/5 MOJA Arts Festival, 843-724-7305, www .mojafestival .com .

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The Fall Tours: History + Architecture, Thurs., Fri Sat . & 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

CARTA Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH)Aquarium/College of CharlestonMeeting/KingLockwood/CalhounCARTA DASH Stops

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POINTS OF INTERESTBeachwalker County ParkBlackbaud StadiumBoone Hall PlantationCharles Pinckney National Historic Site Charles Towne LandingConvention Center,North Charleston Coliseum, Performing Arts Center Drayton HallFamily Circle StadiumFolly Beach County ParkFort MoultrieFort SumterIsle of Palms County ParkJames Island County ParkMagnolia PlantationMiddleton Place “Old” Chas . Naval BasePalmetto Islands County ParkPatriots PointWannamaker County Park19

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MOUNT PLEASANT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Mount Pleasant Farmers Market / Tuesdays

Patriots Point Fourth of July Blast / July 4

Christmas in July Craft Market / July 15

Scottish Games & Highland Gathering / September 20

Taste of Charleston / September 28

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