Charleston, SC: A Video Tour
Churches, forts, plantations, museums, historic homes and historic ships, fabulous restaurants--all these and much more come together to make Charleston, South Carolina one of America's premier destinations. Whether you're here for a day or a week, this hour-long video guide will serve as both an introduction and a memento of your visit.
Includes: Battery and White Point Garden, Rainbow Row, Catfish Row, Four Corners of Law, St. Phillip's Church and Graveyard, Circular Church and Graveyard, Hugenot Church, Forts Sumter and Moutrie, USS Yorktown aircraft carrier, the Citadel, Morris and Sullivan's Island, Nathaniel Russell House, AIken-Rhett House, Joseph Manigault House, Edmonston-Alston House, Heyward-Washington House, Charleston Museum, Gibbes Museum of Art, Dock Street Theatre, Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon, Powder Magazine, Old Jial, City Hall, City Market, Old Slave Mart Museum, Drayton Hall, Middleton Place, Magnolia Plantation, Charlestowne Landing, and much more!
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We were in Charleston SC near the end of April and the weather was beautiful! (with the exception of a few days of spring storms).
For the first week, we stayed about an hour outside of Charleston (in Ridgeville, SC) at a small State Park called Givhans Ferry State Park. It was a tiny but nice and clean park with about 35 sites. There wasn't a lot to do in or around this park, which was perfect for us! It was the perfect opportunity to catch up on work and to rest.
After that week, we moved into Charleston and set up camp at Lake Aire Campground. There were not too many RV parks close to the historic district and it took us about 25-30 minutes to get there from Lake Aire. While we were there, we went on a carriage tour of the historic district, went on several motorcycle rides around town and also out to Sullivan's Island, Mount Pleasant and Isle of Palms. We had to cut our trip short, to take care of a few things back in Florida, but we were able to get out to see the beautiful 400-year old Angel Oak Tree.
We also drove out to James Island County Park, where we will be staying on our trip back down South in the winter. We are really looking forward to going back there and seeing some of the sights that we didn't have to chance to this time!
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Charleston Family Fun
Ever seen a sea turtle up close? Toured a pirate dungeon? Built a sandcastle? Pick a theme—adventure, encounter, imagine or unplug—and map out the perfect Charleston area family vacation.
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Charleston, SC | Water History - Pirates & the Civil War
Visiting Charleston SC and its historical sites, a city that owes much of its history to water. From trading to slavery which ultimately led to the signing of the Articles of Confederation, Charleston owes its foundation to water.
I explore Rainbow Row, the Battery, point out Fort Sumter, and walk along the waterfront looking across at Patriots Point where the USS Yorktown is retired. I finish up back on Church Street showing you the inside of the French Huguenot Church, along with the Dock Street Theater as extras.
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Charleston, SC | Charleston Slave Mart
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Charleston old Slave Mart is one of the last standing buildings where the scars of our nation are still evident. We begin our journey in the Saint Philip's Graveyard where more revolutionaries and Constitution signers are laid in one single location. This is significant to show just how much influence this city had on the national landscape.
We then travel to the Mill's House just to show where Robert E. Lee first met Trigger. Humorous, but proof that both he and Grant studied together right here at the Citadel.
We end our journey at the Charleston Old Slave Mart. It wasn't even a building - more of an alleyway originally with a four story pen to hold slaves.
Once you understand the percent of the power, and the influence of their point of view over an entire group of states and its people, it doesn't take much to apply that to today.
America's greatest sin lives on in new, clandestine ways.. much like why the Mart was built in the first place. Charlestonians didn't think it proper to openly sell on the streets and out of their offices. Instead they just moved it to a centralized place as if this was more proper.
Sounds familiar to today, but with different themes. Every little action and word matters. Don't accept the unacceptable in any form or fashion.
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Charleston Pirate Tours and GhostMan&Demon Hunter Show
Join your GhostMan and Demon Hunter Show as we go down the Shadowy Alleys of Charleston South Carolina to find Pirate History and Hauntings of one of Americas oldest places.. w/special Gust from Charleston pirate Tours Eric Lavender.
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Charleston Custom House / Old Exchange Building Two Minute Tour
Brief overview of some of the significant events in the life of Charleston's first Custom House, the Old Exchange Building. Learn more about Charleston at travelingink.com.
Historic Neighborhoods in Charleston South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina is one of the oldest port cities in the United States. The Charleston Harbor has a rich history involving wars and pirates, and this history brings millions of visitors each year to the area. Charleston is also known for preserving its history through its homes and buildings, and you will find a range of historic homes ready to buy. Some of these are listed on national and state historic registers and have the official paperwork proving the homes historical relevance. These homes are, of course, the most expensive. But, you will also find a good selection of older homes in historic neighborhoods without all of the documents. Home buyers often choose these homes not only because they are more affordable, but also because there are fewer rules regarding the homes upkeep and appearance.
Charlestown Revolutionary & Civil War Tour Documentary
Join us for a tour of The Battery in Charleston. Visit the sites from the Civil and Revolutionary wars.
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Buried Treasure in Charleston!
I recently found out about The Secret: a Treasure Hunt and couldn't believe that the Charleston casque has never been found! I had to check it out on my recent trip to the Holy City. The theories presented in the video are not my own, I merely followed up on a couple that I found while researching.
Swinging Chains and Pirate Ghosts in the Dungeon
Are you brave enough to explore this real-life American dungeon? Beneath the streets of Charleston there's a secret spot where pirates, ghosts, and the first American patriots knew well. If you are brave enough to visit and explore, you'll uncover an amazing history and Charleston's connection to the world's most infamous pirate at the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Charleston Tea Plantation | Things to do near Charleston South Carolina
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On this adventure we go to the only tea plantation in the united states. The Charleston tea plantation once was part of lipton tea company. The ride was so beautiful i had to share. This vlog was made on our trip over Easter break.
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The Ghosts of Charleston's Old City Jail
Built in 1802 and operational until 1939, the Old Charleston Jail housed the city’s most notorious criminals. Among those criminals, John and Lavinia Fisher and members of their gang were kept there until their execution in 1820. Among other famous prisoners, Denmark Vessey, accused of planning a slave revolt in 1822, Jaque Alexander Tardy, pirate, and Civil War POWs.
In 1886 the devastating earthquake that rocked most of Charleston badly damaged the Old Jail. Originally four stories, the building now sits at three stories after the fourth had to be removed due to damage. In 2000, the building was acquired by the American College of Building Arts and used for their primary location until 2016, when they moved to a larger location.
In 2003, the tour company Bulldog Tours, founded by John LaVerne, started daytime and nighttime ghost tours through the building. It has been featured on multiple programs, including: Ghost Adventures, Ghost Hunters, and the Travel Channel. Bulldog Tours has contributed over $1 million to the restoration of the historical building. Many visitors have claimed to have experienced supernatural encounters. Would a tour through the Old City Jail at night be enough to make you a believer?
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What Are The Top 10 Places to See in Charleston
If you're planning a trip to Charleston, there are several sites and attractions that should be on your list of things to do. I've included a list of the top 10.
FRENCH QUARTER CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA
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Downtown Charleston in the French Quarter is quite unique and full of history. White Point Garden, Rainbow row, and the Waterfront Park are some of the places that makes Charleston special.
Today we explore White Point Garden, also known as The Battery, is the furthest peninsula point of Charleston and faces the harbor that leads to the Atlantic. It also is the park where in 1718, Stede Bonnet and 49 other Pirates were hanged for their crimes. It was also a warning to others of what would happen if they continued the practice of piracy. This did not deter Blackbeard from blockading and plundering Charleston later on.
The iconic Rainbow Row was the second stop as I learned about how these houses were once merchant homes that ran their shops on the first floor whole living on the second and third floors. A large fire consumed the neighborhood except for these building in 1778. After the civil war, the area fell into disrepair and became the slums of the city.
In the 1920's, Susan Pringle Frost founded the Society For the Preservation of Old Dwellings and bought 6 of these homes, but didn't have the funds to restore them. Later in 1931, Dorothy Haskell Porcher Legge bought 3 more homes and began renovation. She was the one who painted the houses pink in the Charleston Caribbean Roots and other home owners followed by painting their homes in pastel colors. There are few rumors to why they are painted the way they are.
After visiting Rainbow Row, I took a stroll down to Carmella's Dessert Cafe to take part in a cannoli. This was to celebrate 500 Subscribers and thank them for supporting me so far! Without al of you I wouldn't be were I am today! THANK YOU!
Before heading back I took a walk through the Waterfront Park which was built in 1990 as a green space for Charleston. It has a 2 water fountains an encourages all who dare to splash in the water for a little bit of fun. The main one is by the entrance and the second one is in the shape of a pineapple that signifies Hospitality. A short pier is also located here which has a water taxi that can transport you across the harbor. While there, I had the pleasure of witnessing 2 pelicans fishing out in the waters. The Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge can also be seen and it connects to Mount Pleasant and the northern Islands.
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TOUR AROUND CHARLESTON
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In this episode we arrive in Charleston, South Carolina and go on a walking tour through the city. Such a beautiful city they have really done a great job keeping the old look throughout the years. After a short stay we head out in some of the worst rain and weather we've experienced yet with a new member of the crew on board, my brother! Check out our adventure as we push hard to make our Christmas deadline on Jekyll Island.
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A Walk through Historic Charleston
The route seen in this video is as follows: starting point was Waterfront Park. From there we headed east up Concord Street to the Hazel Parker Playground and City Recreation building. Next we went South down Tradd Street then right heading west on King Street. Next, we turned left on Market to eat at Café Framboise. We went back east on Market towards the Charleston City Market(1) and walked through the entirety. We were on a hunt for the spice tables. At the end of Market, we turned right and went south down East Bay and back to our car.
We recently took a tour of The Old Exchange with our homeschool Co-op. I’ll post that video soon; it’ll be loaded with lots of history!
English colonists first landed and settled in Charleston on Albemarle Point (2) in 1670, naming it Charles Towne, after King Charles II. The landing point is in what we now call West Ashley. A couple of years later the settlement was relocated across the river on the peninsula to “Oyster Point”, or White Point Garden, so called after the discarded oyster shells left to bleach in the sun.
After the American Revolution, Charles Towne was renamed Charleston.
You can find streets downtown that are still paved with cobblestones. Ships coming across the ocean to load up with goods made in Charleston used stones as ballast and discarded them when they arrived in Charleston. In attempts to remedy the ever muddy roads, Charlestonians took the stones and paved the roads with them. Stories can be heard of pregnant women being taken down these roads in their carriages to induce labor.
At The Charleston City Market, located along the easternmost portion of Market Street, you can find local vendors selling their arts, crafts, food, books, etc. A common misconception of “The Market” is that slaves were sold here. Slaves were not sold at The Market; it was a place where poor Charlestonians and slaves daily went to buy and sell mostly food.
Slaves, to be sure, were sold in Charleston at places such as The Exchange and the Old Slave Mart on Chalmers. “In the seven decades between the drafting of the U.S. Constitution and the Civil War, more than one million American born slaves were to work the rapidly expanding cotton and sugar plantations in the lower South. In Charleston, enslaved African Americans were customarily sold in the open area north of the Old Exchange building at Broad and East Bay Streets. In 1856 a new City Ordinance prohibited the practice of public sales, which resulted in the opening of Ryan's Auction Mart and a number of other sales rooms, yards or marts along State, Queen and Chalmers Streets.” (3) “Like many states in the South, Charleston’s Plantation economy depended heavily upon slave labor. Most slaves came from West Africa. During periods of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade as many as 40% of slaves sold to the 13 colonies were brought through the ports of Charleston. Charleston had a practice of selling slaves outside, on the north side of the Customs House (now known as the Exchange Building)…In 1808 the foreign slave trade was abolished. Slaves born in the U.S. or already owned could be sold by their masters. Foreign slave traders were not allowed to bring their slaves to Charleston. This move was thought to be an attempt to help the slave owners from the Charleston area…In 1856, the city of Charleston enacted an ordinance that prohibited the selling of slaves in public. The demand for slaves continued and “sales lots”, “sales rooms or yards”, “slave houses”, and “marts” were created. The majority of these slave markets were on Chalmers, State, and Queen Streets.” (4)
Charles Towne was originally a walled city, with the city wall located roughly along current day East Bay street. In the basement of the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, at the corner of Broad & East Bay, you can view a large portion of the original wall. Another portion of the wall was discovered recently during construction downtown (5).
Charleston is at least a foot below sea level so flooding of the peninsula is a common nuisance. Locals are used to it; you can often see residents making the best of the situation by kayaking down the streets.
You can read more about Charleston’s history at the Convention Bureau’s site (6), or any of the other beautiful historic sites in town such as:
Fort Sumter
The Pinckney House
Fort Moultrie
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Middleton Place (where I got married!)
Drayton Hall
McLeod Plantation
and SO MANY MORE!
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Old Charleston, South Carolina 1930s Historical Tour Plantations to Waterfront
Learn more about the Pineapple Gates House which was the main home of the Spring Island owner when it was a plantation.