My friends know how close I was to my great Aunt Mae. She was a hard worker—strong-willed but always fair—and she single-handedly raised my father. When I was little, I spent summers and h...
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Did you know that one of Charleston’s very first bath houses wasn’t on land at all? According to a City Gazette ad from June 9, 1814, this early bath house actually floated about 100 yards...
Ever wondered why we call the hottest part of summer the “dog days”?
It’s not just because we’re all panting like pups in the heat! The phrase actually goes way back—to ...
Growing up in the Lowcountry meant endless possibilities for summer vacation. There was always plenty of sun and fun at the beach or the lake with my cousins, but thanks to my dad—a devoted hist...
We’ve got another holiday coming up on Monday...Memorial Day. What does it mean to you? Long weekend and cookout? Permission to wear white clothes and the start of summer? Time was, Memorial Day...
The warming weather brings with it the familiar urge to prepare for beach season—stocking up on essentials like a new bathing suit, a boogie board, and loads of sunscreen. Even now, I hear the t...
Let's take a look at Mrs. Mary H. Lanneau and the property at 34 Anson Street.
Mrs. Lanneau was the widow of Peter Lanneau ll, a descendant of a family of French Acadians who settled in Charleston. I...
Did you know there was a huge swimming pool on what is now Menotti Street and George Burgess Lane?
It's hard to imagine enjoying a cement pond given the chilly days we've had here in Charleston latel...
Presidents' Day offers a chance to reflect on the leaders who have shaped the United States, and Charleston has played host to many. From George Washington to Donald J. Trump, thirteen presidents have...
