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...
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...
The small home movement, which originated as a counter-culture initiative in the 1970s and 80s, focuses on simplified living in smaller spaces. Initially inspired by those who sought an off-grid...
Historic Charleston Foundation ran this ad in Charleston's News and Courier offering the Mary Lanneau House at a purchase price of $15,000. The ad reads, "Mrs. Mary H Lanneau's house, built in about 1...
I love thinking about how our buildings have been used over the years. Adaptive reuse is something we often hear these days, but did you know Charleston has been adapting and repurposing buildings th...
Although Charleston is not America’s oldest city (St. Augustine, Florida was founded by the Spanish in 1565 and is billed as the oldest European settlement) but certainly as compared to most of ...
For those of y’all that aren't in Charleston at the moment, here’s the latest weather update: it’s hot as Hades and has been for a while-- even though it’s only June. To anyone...
International Women's Day
A circa 1910 Alco seven passenger touring car
Yesterday, the world celebrated International Women's Day. A day to recognize women for their achievements without regard to...
