Charleston Gateway | October, November, December 2013

Uniquely CharlestonThe Charleston Battery Bench

Crowd PleaserGrand Illumination:

Christmas 1782

Lowcountry BackroadsDiscover Charleston’s

Secret Tea Garden

Spotlight on the ArtsThe Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre Takes to the Water with Charleston

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Contents The Preservation Society of Charleston’s 37th Fall Tours

October, November, December 2013 Vol. 65 No. 4

FEATURES Crowd Pleasers 8 23rd Annual Holiday Festival

of Lights14 Experience Three Centuries of

Charleston’s Musical Heritage with The Sound of Charleston

16 Animal Care Exhibit at the South Carolina Aquarium

20 Grand Illumination and Buffet Dinner

24 Autumn Arrives in the Form of Paisley at the Charleston Museum New Textiles Exhibit: Positively Paisley

27 Wine Strolls at Middleton Place30 The Fall Tours, History +

Architecture34 Experience Yuletide in the Lowcountry

at Historic Charleston’s Museum Houses

37 Christmas 1860 at the Edmondston-Alston House

48 57th Annual Coastal Carolina Fair49 Drayton Hall Spirituals Concert

60 30th Annual MOJA Arts Festival Cobblestones of the Past 18 Haunted Charleston Lowcountry Backroads 28 Discover Charleston’s Secret Tea

Garden What’s Cookin’? 38 Cheese Straws Uniquely Charleston 51 The Charleston Battery Bench Spotlight on the Arts 56 The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery

Theatre Takes to the Water with Charleston Harbor Tours

IN EVERY ISSUEWelcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Shopping Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Dining Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Tides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39Sightseeing Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50, 52, 54Downtown Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Area Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

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Leslie Moore, Editor

There is so much to do in Charleston this time of year, and the cooler temperatures and crystal clear blue skies make walk-ing through the city a pleasure. Be sure to tuck this copy of Charleston Gateway magazine in your bag before you head out for the day. In it, you’ll find a wealth of information about our city and the many activities available.

The wide range of activities in and around Charleston gives visitors a lot to choose from during their stay. One of our unique attractions, The Charleston Tea Plantation, is just a short drive from downtown, where you will experience the majestic beauty of the Lowcountry while learning about the production of American Classic Tea. Find out more in this issue’s “Lowcountry Backroads” feature.

For a unique and entertaining experience, book a seat on Charleston Harbor Tours’ Carolina Queen and enjoy Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre’s murder mys-tery theatre on the water! This unique partnership is sure to be a hit with all ages. Read our “Spotlight on the Arts” to learn more.

We are glad you choose to visit Charleston. Our city is the perfect spot for a relaxing vacation. Enjoy our history, delicious food and unique attractions. If you are visiting during the holidays, you’ll find plenty to keep you busy, from holiday-themed plays to some of the best shopping on the East Coast. Eat, drink and be merry!

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23rd AnnuAl HolidAy FestivAl oF ligHtsNovember 8 – December 31

James Island County Park

Find Holiday magic in the millions of sparkling lights and hundreds of displays at the Holiday Festival of Lights. Take the three-mile driving tour and experience the wonders of the season as you park your car, stretch your legs and journey through Santa’s Village and Winter Wonderland. Or join the fun early, on Wednesday, November 6th or Thursday, November 7th, for the Holiday Festival of Lights Fun Run & Walk and get a preview of the 2013 event at the finish line. The race fee is $12.

Started in 1990, with only 18 light displays, today there are over two million lights and 600 light displays. Visiting the Holiday Festival of Lights has become a Lowcountry tradition for many locals and visitors alike. James Island County Park is located at 871 Riverland Dr., only a short drive from downtown. Hours are 5:30-10pm Sunday-Thursday and 5:30-11pm Friday & Saturday. Admission is $12 per car. For more information, call 843-795-4386 or visit www.ccprc.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.

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ARTGibbes Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

BOOKSThe Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

GIFTSClassic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Gibbes Museum of Art . . . . . . . . . . . . 15The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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JEWELRY & CLOTHINGClassic Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Maggie Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26The Shops of Historic Charleston Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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SHOPPING CENTERSMount Pleasant Towne Centre . . . . . . 13

SPECIALTYGood Scents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23The Old Charleston Ghost Shop . . . . 22The Smoking Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT

Charleston Concert Association . . . . . 55The Sound of Charleston . . . . . . . . . . 47Theatre Charleston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

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Ranging from “from Gospel to Gershwin,” Sound of Charleston concerts are an amazing musical experience combining Charleston’s cultural heritage with remarkable musical talent. For over three centuries, Charleston’s musical heritage has been as diverse as the people who have lived here – haunting spirituals of slaves first arriving in America through the port; Civil War camp songs from both sides in this place where the first shots were fired; pieces such as “Amazing Grace” and Pachelbel’s “Canon” that are wonderfully connected to the history of this great city; and, of course Porgy and Bess, inspired and composed in Charleston by the incomparable George Gershwin. This is but a snapshot of the rich array of music that makes up The Sound of Charleston.

Co-founded in 2010 by local residents Yvonne Evans and Bill Perry, Charleston Musical Heritage Productions’ goal is to expand the cultural offerings available to the over four million visitors to Charleston each year, giving residents and visitors a better appreciation of the important role music has played in Charleston’s heritage. Since its premiere, The

Sound of Charleston has received standing ova-tions and rave reviews from appreciative audi-ences from around the country and the world, as well as here in the Lowcountry.

A full schedule of performances, as well as advance ticket sale information, can be found at www.soundofcharleston.com or by calling the box office at 843-270-4903. Tickets are $28 for adults, $26 for seniors and $16 for students. Group rates are available.

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AnimAl CAre exhibit At the SC AquArium

New permanent exhibit

The South Carolina Aquarium Animal Care Facility, where all 5,500 animals are kept healthy and thriving, is now the topic of a special exhibit. This unique experience immerses visitors in the technology used to care for the animals, including a mock x-ray machine and a microscope. Playing veterinarian for a day, visitors can diagnose condi-tions, see the actual surgical unit, and take a video tour of each room of the Care Facility. During a mock surgery, visitors keep a “patient” alive, learning all about how the Aquarium keeps its animals healthy. The exhibit is free with Aquarium admission. Admission is $24.95/adult 13 & up, $14.95/child 4-12 and anyone 3 & under is free. military, senior citizen, and AAA discounts are also available.

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Haunted CHarleston

Ghost stories and chilling tales of the occult have long fascinated people from all walks of life. In Charleston, these stories are more than just grim symbols of lessons learned and lives lost; they seem to make up the very fabric of the city. With ninety square blocks in the old and his-toric district, Charleston is undeniably one of the most beautiful and preserved cities in the country. Some say ghosts still walk here because they were never really put to rest in the first

place. But are there other reasons Charleston is so haunted?

Charleston was one of the wealthiest cities in the country on the eve of the American Civil War in 1861; yet four years later the city was a shadow of her former self. A fire struck eight months into the war, coupled with two years of shelling. Then, an earthquake in 1886 and two terrible hurri-canes—so by the time the stock market crashed in 1929, to say Charleston was “down and out” would have been putting it mildly.

All the while, time and the rest of the world forgot all about Charleston, that “place that started the Civil War.” It wasn’t until the late 1970s that tourism began to revive the sagging economy, restorations ensued of aging, decrepit houses, and life began to pulse in the Market. For over 100 years Charleston sat alone, with nothing but her memories and the ghosts of her children to ward off the outsiders. And then they came in droves, bringing the modern day to a city that had lost herself in another time and another way of life. Many of the elderly Gullah ladies weaving sweetgrass baskets still refuse to have their photographs taken. Photography stole the soul, or at least it was feared in the old days, and this superstition still has roots for many in the Gullah culture today.

One private building, 101 Rutledge Avenue, is said to be haunted by the ghost of Dr. McDow. The physician took his own life after killing his neighbor, Captain Dawson, after a passionate exchange over Dawson’s nanny, Marie. Dr. McDow first tried to hide the murder by stuffing Dawson’s remains beneath the floorboards, but then guilt overrode that decision and he turned himself in. Conflicting stories of what truly happened between the men were abound in the sensationalist Victorian era papers, and while McDow was eventually exonerat-ed, the talk ruined him. He laid himself down where he had tried to bury Dawson and shot himself. His remains were discovered due to the odor several days later. Reports of the smell and the eerie sound of someone prying up boards have been reported in the house for years.

Coates’ Row, on East Bay near Exchange, has many commercial buildings that report activity. The Tavern (c. 1684), 120 East Bay, is one of them. Proprietor Gary Dow said that when he took over the building the prior owners stated that it was better to be gone by nightfall. Gary and his wife, Lisa, have not had any problems with the ghosts, but they know that they’re


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there. “We have spirits in the front, wine in the back and apparitions in the basement,” laughs Dow. He says that they seem to have an agreement; he conducts business in the day, and they have the night to roam at will. “I’ve never stayed past 8:30,” he said. “I feel these entities deserve our respect.”

“Think of all the history here,” Dow points out. “I’m certain that in all the years this was a seafaring tavern, a fight broke out a time or two that ended in someone being killed. If not here, then right outside. I was told many years ago that one of the buildings next door had strange stuff happening, and an exorcism was performed. It didn’t seem to help, so they had another one.”

Just last summer, one of the buildings was being renovated in the row and a door alarm sounded. Workers couldn’t find a switch to shut it off; the alarm belonged to the old harbor pilot system of the 1800s. When the line was followed, the cord was found severed, hanging in open air.

Alleyways used for dueling still smell of gun smoke. Fenwick Plantation moans with the ghost of a society girl who married a barn hand in secret, only to have her father discover them, bring them both back to the plantation, and sit the unfortunate young groom upon a horse with a noose around his neck. The girl’s screams from when her father made her whip the horse still haunt the woodlands.

Could it be more than just memories that make the Holy City so haunted? Charleston’s coor-dinates are 32°47'00"N by 79°56'00"W, putting it virtually on top of the 33rd parallel. Traditionally, bizarre things happen on this line across the world, from scenes of bloody battles to halls of torture and execution and great civil unrest to say the least. Abu Ghraib Prison, commonly called “Hall of Horrors” in Baghdad, Iraq, sits on the 33rd parallel as do four Death Row facilities in the United States including one in South Carolina. The number 33 is of great significance to secret societies, practitioners of black magic and other geo-spatial orga-nizations. Albert Pike (1809-1891), one of the most influential 33rd degree Masons in history, succeeded Isaac Long, who organized the Scottish Rite Temple in 1801 at what is present-day Church and Broad Streets (it is rumored Long chose Charleston as it sits on the 33rd parallel). Despite curious oversight by supporters today, it is freely known that Pike was an occultist who attempted to evoke forces of darkness. He was also a savage Confederate brigadier general with a notorious taste for torture. Is it possible Pike succeeded in conjuring beings from another dimension?

Whatever the reasons, shadows stir in the hollows of Charleston…take a night time walk through her gas lit streets and you may experience them yourself!



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Thursday and Friday, December 19th & 20th

Middleton Place marks the 230th anniversary of evacuation of British troops from Charleston with its Grand Illumination: Christmas 1782 occasion. With the end of the American Revolution, the Middletons had much to be excited about and to celebrate. This event is a theatrical retelling of what their Christmas may have been like.

In the midst of lit torches and holiday greenery, participants will meet many people who lived on the plantation and celebrated that year. Arthur Middleton had just returned to his home after two years absence, mostly as a prisoner of war. Visitors will meet Nathanael Greene’s Patriot troops who were camped on the site of the Inn at Middleton Place, Arthur’s son, Henry, and his wife Mary Izard Middleton.

To finish off the evening, a buffet dinner is served in the Middleton Place Pavilion, com-plete with classic Lowcountry fare like turkey, fried chicken, collard greens, macaroni pie, sweet potato casserole and pecan pie. Grand Illumination will take place each night from 6-8 pm at Middleton Place, 4300 Ashley River Road. Tickets are $55 for adults, $25 for children 12 and under, including the tour and buffet. For tickets, call 843-556-6020, or go to www.middletonplace.org.


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Confederate Museumproperty revert to the family if used for any other purpose. To this day, the charm-ing Charleston City Market is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike.

Market Hall faces Meeting Street as the main entrance to four blocks of open-air buildings. One-of-a-kind shops and restaurants have something for every taste. Charleston’s famous carriage tours also depart from the area.



Autumn Arrives in the Form oF PAisley At the ChArleston museum new textiles exhibit:

Positively Paisley

Capturing an autumnal color palette, the Charleston Museum presents Positively Paisley through January 5, 2014. This exhibit, in the

foyer case of the Historic Textiles Gallery, will feature woven and embroidered shawls that feature the boteh (later known as the paisley design) from the early to late 19th century, as well as garments and fashion accessories ranging from the 19th century to the groovy 1960s, ’70s and ’80s.

Included in the exhibit are woolen shawls, both woven and embroidered, from early to late 19th century, revealing the different sizes and shapes of the garment. Some mid-19th century shawls were enormous, measuring 5 feet wide by almost 11 feet long! Called a long shawl or a double square shawl, these would be folded to form a square and folded again to form a triangle. One bold red paisley shawl is about 5 feet by 5 feet and was designed to be folded into a triangle to be worn. Cut down from a much larger paisley shawl is a woman’s stylish cape, made in the late 19th century and sold by Frainais & Gramagnac: Companie des Indes in Paris. Men’s garments include a beautiful printed paisley vest owned by Charles Manigault of Charleston around 1840. Several examples of men’s and women’s dressing gowns of

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printed paisley fabric reflect an even wider popularity of this pervasive design in the late 19th century. Paisley resurfaced in

the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, as exemplified by a lovely printed silk coat custom made in Japan in the 1960s, various men’s silk ties and a

1980s pair of Amalfi shoes showing a strong paisley influence.

The boteh or pine motif made its way from Kashmir to Europe in the 18th century, probably with soldiers returning from the Franco-British

hostilities in India. The design became an instant success and was copied by weavers in Lyon, Norwich and Edinburgh. But it was

the weavers in Paisley, Scotland, who soon monopolized the shawl market and the design became known as paisley. The adoption of the Jacquard mechanized loom in the 1840s trans-

formed the shawl industry from a cottage workforce to a factory, making the product much more elaborate and affordable. The

shape, design and manufacture of the paisley shawl changed with technology and clothing fashion, but it remained a persistent and beautiful garment throughout the 19th century. The paisley motif

was revived in the 1970s in rather bold and non-traditional ways and has since remained a part of fashionable dress.

The Charleston Museum, founded in 1773, is America’s first museum. It is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located along Charleston’s Museum Mile. Holding the most extensive collection of South Caro-lina cultural and scientific collections in the nation, it also owns two National Historic Landmark houses, the Heyward-Washington House (1772) and the Joseph Manigault House (1803), as well as the Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife preserve. Museum hours are Monday-Saturday 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday 1-5 pm. Museum admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, visit www.charlestonmuseum.org or call 843-722-2996.

Man’s printed wool vest, 1840s. This handsome vest was worn by Charles Izard Manigault (1795-1874), wealthy merchant and rice planter.

Woven and embroidered triangle shawl, 1820-1840. The plain red center is embellished with a tiny embroidered inner border. The woven paisley border is attached so that when one side was folded back over the other to form a triangle, all four borders show the right side. The outer border is pieced together of different colors of wool, each elaborately embroidered and fringed, a technique typical of paisley shawls. The shawl measures approximately 67" square. There is a “signature” in one corner which may indicate the shawl’s maker; however, it appears to be a false mark, often added to European-made shawls to increase the value.

Woman’s shoes, c. 1985. These Italian Amalfi pumps are printed calfskin in a paisley design. Timeless and elegant, they were worn by the donor, Holly Galos, in Cohoes, New York.

DiscoverHistoric sUMMErViLLE


In a world with too many national chain stores and not enough of the independent, 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, an-tiques, fabric, jewelry and much more!

Voted #1 Antique Store in SummervilleMain Street AntiquesAntiques, Consignment & Unique Gifts

Over 6500 sq ft Monday-Saturday, 10:30-5:00

200-A North Main St., Summerville 843.879.9529

Fabric, Books, Patterns, Notions, Quilts, Sewing Machines

Voted One of the Top Quilting Shops in the USA!Downtown Summerville

129 West Richardson Ave.843.871.8872

Simply Vintage213 North Cedar

Tea Farm Cottage808 North Cedar

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

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

843.871.6745 • maggieroseinc.com

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

843.261.9276 219 S. Cedar Street

Summerville, SC 29483thevillageknittery.com

This N That Beads & MoreBeads, handcrafted items, order parties, custom jewelry, repairs and much more!

Classes available • Handicapped Accessible911 Central Ave., Summerville, SC 29483

843-771-3077www.thisnthatbeadsandmore.com

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Wednesdays through October 30th

Wander the grounds and gardens of Middleton Place during its annual Wine Strolls. Each week, old and new world wines are offered in different garden locations, and special themed strolls are planned throughout the season. The Rum Stroll is planned for October 16th ($45), and the Masquerade Wine Stroll for the 30th.

A National Historic Landmark, Middleton Place is home to America’s Oldest Landscaped Gardens. The gardens are planned so that something is blooming year-round.

The Wine Strolls are each Wednesday evening from 5:30-7pm. The regular strolls are $20 per adult, and the special themed strolls are $40 per adult. Make it a date with dinner at the Middleton Place Restaurant. For reservations or more information, call 843-266-7477 or visit www.middletonplace.org.

Discover charleston’s secret tea GarDen

Barely ten miles long and six miles wide, Wadmalaw Island is a picturesque and beautiful part of Charleston County, just a short drive from the Holy City and only accessible by a small bridge over Church Creek. Even though it is close to the elegant and sophisticated City of Charleston, this small island feels remote and somehow removed from modern life. Dotted with small farms well known for their delicious tomatoes, stately plantations and residential homes, Wadmalaw also claims ownership of one of America’s treasures—Charleston Tea Plantation, the nation’s only working tea farm and the producer of the popular American Classic Tea.

Tea plants were first brought to America in 1799 by French Botanist Andre Michaux. There were a number of attempts to grow tea successfully in the United States, the most famous and successful being Pinehurst Tea Plantation in Summerville, SC. Dr. Charles Shepherd planted and ran the plantation from 1888 until is death in 1915. In the 1960s, Dr. Shepherd’s tea plants were moved to Wadmalaw Island as a research and development garden. In 1987, Bill Hall purchased the plantation and began producing American Classic Tea. In 2003, Hall partnered with Bigelow Tea. Today, the thriving tea farm ships American Classic Tea nationwide and has even been served at the White House.

Head southwest to Johns Island and stay on Maybank Drive until you cross the bridge to Wadmalaw. A prominent sign lets visitors know where to turn into Charleston Tea

Plantation. The drive into the 127 acre farm is lovely and otherworldly, with moss draped oaks and rows and rows of tea plants, ending in a parking

area where you will begin your day. There is a lot to see and do at Charleston Tea Plantation. Visitors walk from the parking area to the Plantation Gift Shoppe, filled with beautiful and unique tea-related items, and all the American Classic Tea you can drink!

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During the Trolley Tour, you’ll tour the farm, learning how tea is grown and harvested, as well as seeing the state of the art greenhouse where new plants are started from cuttings. During the growing season, from May to October, the fast growing tea plants are harvested every 18 to 20 days. If the neat hedgerows of tea plants look familiar, it is because they are in the camellia family. The plants are perfectly trimmed because only new growth from the top are harvested. The one-of-a-kind harvester was developed from a cotton picker and a tobacco harvester and is specially designed to trim only the choice leaves that make American Classic Tea one of the top rated teas in the world. In November, the tea plants burst into bloom, signaling the end of harvest season.

The first harvest of the season, or First Flush, is a highly celebrated event at Charleston Tea Plantation. This tea is prized; in China it was harvested and rushed straight to the Emperor for his exclusive use. The First Flush Festival, an annual event, includes music, food and the opportunity to experience the delicious First Flush tea.

After harvesting the tea, it is processed in the tea plantation’s factory under the watchful eye of the tea maker. All types of tea, black, oolong and green, come from the same plant, the Camellia Sinensis. The difference is in the time the leaves spend in oxidation. Black tea has the longest oxidation period, then oolong, and finally the delicate flavor of green tea has no oxidation.

The Factory Tour gives a fascinating look at this process, guided via flat screen monitors. Large glass viewing windows allow visitors to see every facet of the process during the harvest season. Each batch of tea is taste tested for quality before being approved for shipment.

Pack a lunch and plan to spend the day at Charleston Tea Plantation, a Lowcountry treasure. For more information, call 843-559-0383 or visit www.charlestonteaplantation.com.


The Fall Tours, hisTory + archiTecTure

Wednesday-Sunday October 3-27

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The Preservation Society of Charleston will host its 37th Fall Tours October 3rd-27th, 2013. The new format this year includes themed tours that range from architectural overview tours to Charleston history tours and even day-long bus tours to explore the historic churches and planta-tions of Edisto Island and the Cooper River.

The Fall Tours begin on Thursday, October 3rd with a Charleston Architectural Overview. Explore historic interi-ors on this evening tour that showcases excellent examples of various architectural styles found in Charleston, from early Georgian to Colonial Revival, in the lower peninsula. This tour is a wonderful introduction to the history of Charleston’s architecture. On Saturday, October 12th, Martha Zierden, Curator of Historical Archaeology at the Charleston Museum, will present a fascinating luncheon lecture entitled, “Fortified Charleston: The Colonial Walled City” beginning at 12:30 pm. Check tour and lec-ture schedules for detailed information on these and all activities planned during The Fall Tours.

As always, your tour experience will allow for access into several homes or gardens each day where trained docents will explain the history of these structures and spaces. For those who wish to learn more about tour topics, lunch lec-tures on Wednesdays and Saturdays will supplement the Wednesday Garden Tours and Saturday Charleston History Tours for an additional fee. Explore the many options to learn more about the architecture and history of one of America’s most historic port cities. Pleasantly warm afternoons and crisp evening air make fall the ideal season for a walking tour in Charleston.

Tickets for tours and lectures may be purchased through the Preservation Society of Charleston at www.preserva-tionsociety.org, the Book & Gift Shop at 147 King Street or by calling 843-722-4630. Weekend packages and group rates are also available.

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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PRIDET

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by hundreds of past guests!See reviews at

Zerve.com/SailThePride/Rating

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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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Historic cHarlEston’s MusEuM HousEs

Experience the feasts, festivities and local traditions at Historic Charleston Foundation’s two museum houses where Yuletide in the Lowcountry will take you on a journey through Christmas past. From the Federal to Antebellum era, learn how the families and enslaved African Americans at the Nathaniel Russell (1808) and Aiken-Rhett (c. 1820) Houses celebrated the holidays. This exhibition will be on view from the end of Novem-ber through early January.

At the Nathaniel Russell House Museum, guests will learn about early 19th century hol-iday gatherings before Santa and the Christmas tree became popular. Christmas for the Russell family in 1808 meant religious observances and holiday feasts with friends and relatives. Just as if the family were gathered in celebration, the dining room table will be laden with delightful sugared fruits, syllabubs, cakes and sweetmeats.

Continue on to the Aiken-Rhett House Museum where you will see the dazzling trim-mings of a Victorian Christmas in the Lowcountry. Holiday celebrations at the Aiken-


Rhett House harken back to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and the budding popu-larity of decorated trees in America. Christmas was a joyous time for members of the enslaved community as well, and interpretive material will be exhibited in the Aiken-Rhett House outbuildings, where these African Americans both lived and worked.

Historic Charleston Foundation invites you to enjoy the holidays at the Nathaniel Russell House Museum, 51 Meeting Street, and the Aiken-Rhett House Museum, 48 Elizabeth Street. Open 10 am-5 pm with the last tour at 4:30, Monday through Saturday; 2-5 pm, Sunday. Admission is $10; children under 6 admitted free. Both House Museums are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Visit www.historiccharleston.org for more information.

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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

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Christmas 1860 at the edmondston-alston house

Fridays, December 6 & 13

Crowd PleaserCelebrate the holiday season with a special candlelight event at the Edmondston-Alston House. One of the most popular holiday events in Charleston, Christmas 1860 brings to life the last opulent celebration the Alstons hosted at their house before the start of the Civil War. Participants will be guided through the house by costumed histori-ans in a theatrical representation of the thoughts and feelings of the Alstons and their guests that fateful holiday.

Addressing everything from political opinions and issues to what is needed for the holiday ball, the tour winds its way throughout the entire property, from the parlor and dining and drawing rooms where guests were entertained, to the slave quarters, carriage house, and inner courtyard, places day guests are not permitted to visit.

During the continuous tours the house is decked out in its holiday flair, and guests are offered hot cider and enter-tained by Christmas carols and African-American and Gullah spirituals. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Group rates are available. For tickets or more information, call 843-722-7171, or visit www.middletonplace.org.

What’s Cookin’?


Cheese straws

Cheese straws are a Southern delicacy, for centuries served as the perfect accompaniment to wine, beer and savory mixed drinks. As the story goes, a waste-not cook mixed leftover biscuit dough with cheese, rolling it into long “straws” and baking them. They are traditionally eaten as snacks, and the “straw” shape has since been transformed into anything from a thin wafer, to a crunchy biscuit, to a puffy twist. Although they can be found in some European areas and Northern locales, the South has long held onto the cheese straw as a bite-size symbol of Southern hospitality.

This recipe makes about 100, and you will need every last one of them!

1 pound sharp cheese, grated (don’t buy that pre-grated stuff)1 3/4 cups plain flour1/4 pound butter, creamed1/2 teaspoon saltHeavy pinch of cayenne pepper (big 1/8 teaspoon)

Cream butter; add cheese, salt and pepper, then flour. Put in cookie press or roll thin and cut in narrow strips about 4 inches long. Bake in 350 degrees oven for about 25 minutes or until light brown. Watch carefully, not to brown.

If you have any, leftovers can be stored in an old cookie tin. You may even have to hide them from yourself!

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

DecemberDAY LOW HIGH

OctoberDAY LOW HIGH

TideCHARTS

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1 11:37 5:38 5:542 12:06 12:25 6:25 6:383 12:47 1:11 7:09 7:204 1:28 1:56 7:50 8:015 2:08 2:42 8:32 8:426 2:50 3:28 9:13 9:237 3:33 4:16 9:58 10:088 4:19 5:06 10:46 10:579 5:09 6:00 11:40 11:51

10 6:04 6:58 12:4011 7:05 8:00 12:53 1:4512 8:11 9:03 1:59 2:5113 9:20 10:03 3:08 3:5514 10:26 11:00 4:14 4:5515 11:27 11:53 5:15 5:5016 12:23 6:10 6:4117 12:42 1:15 7:01 7:2918 1:29 2:03 7:48 8:1419 2:13 2:49 8:33 8:5720 2:55 3:34 9:15 9:3921 3:36 4:16 9:56 10:2022 4:16 4:58 10:36 11:0223 4:57 5:40 11:18 11:4524 5:39 6:24 12:0225 6:24 7:11 12:32 12:4926 7:15 8:01 1:24 1:4027 8:10 8:53 2:19 2:3428 9:09 9:44 3:15 3:2829 10:07 10:34 4:09 4:2030 11:02 11:22 5:00 5:1031 11:54 5:49 5:58

A.M. P.M. A.M. P.M.

1 12:08 12:44 6:35 6:452 12:53 1:33 7:21 7:313 1:38 1:22 7:06 7:174 1:25 2:10 7:53 8:045 2:12 3:00 8:42 8:536 3:02 3:52 9:34 9:467 3:55 4:46 10:30 10:448 4:52 5:43 11:29 11:469 5:54 6:42 12:31

10 7:00 7:42 12:52 1:3411 8:07 8:41 1:59 2:3512 9:12 9:36 3:02 3:3313 10:13 10:29 4:00 4:2714 11:08 11:17 4:54 5:1815 11:58 5:43 6:0516 12:03 12:45 6:28 6:4917 12:46 1:29 7:10 7:3118 1:28 2:10 7:50 8:1219 2:08 2:50 8:29 8:5220 2:46 3:29 9:07 9:3221 3:25 4:07 9:45 10:1222 4:04 4:45 10:24 10:5523 4:46 5:26 11:06 11:4124 5:33 6:10 11:5125 6:26 6:58 12:32 12:4026 7:24 7:50 1:26 1:3327 8:25 8:44 2:22 2:2828 9:26 9:37 3:17 3:2429 10:23 10:30 4:11 4:1830 11:18 11:22 5:03 5:11

NovemberDAY LOW HIGH

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1 12:11 5:54 6:032 12:13 1:02 6:46 6:553 1:04 1:53 7:37 7:474 1:56 2:44 8:29 8:415 2:48 3:36 9:23 9:366 3:43 4:29 10:17 10:347 4:40 5:23 11:14 11:348 5:40 6:19 12:129 6:44 7:16 12:37 1:10

10 7:49 8:13 1:40 2:0911 8:53 9:09 2:41 3:0712 9:54 10:02 3:39 4:0113 10:49 10:52 4:33 4:5314 11:39 11:38 5:21 5:4115 12:24 6:06 6:2616 12:22 1:07 6:48 7:0817 1:03 1:47 7:28 7:4918 1:43 2:25 8:06 8:2819 2:21 3:01 8:42 9:0620 2:58 3:35 9:18 9:4321 3:36 4:10 9:52 10:2122 4:15 4:46 10:28 11:0023 4:59 5:25 11:07 11:4424 5:48 6:10 11:5125 6:44 7:01 12:35 12:4226 7:46 7:58 1:31 1:3927 8:50 8:57 2:32 2:4028 9:54 9:58 3:34 3:4229 10:53 10:56 4:34 4:4230 11:50 11:53 5:32 5:4131 12:43 6:28 6:38


CHARLESTON VISITOR RECEPTION & TRANSPORTATION CENTER 375 Meeting St. Open 8:30am-5pm daily. 843-853-8000.

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 & ATTRACTIONS

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.


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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.


HISTORIC HOMES

AIKEN-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.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

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.

ISLE OF PALMS COUNTy PARK Restrooms, outdoor showers, dressing rooms, boardwalks, picnic area, seasonal

See world class theatre in the city where American theatre got its start. Fascinating dramas. Hilarious comedies. Lively musicals.

We’ve got something for everyone!

www.TheatreCharleston.comfor comprehensive performance schedules and show information. (843) 813-8578

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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

Experience thesounds that define

Charleston’s history – gospel, Gershwin,jazz, music of the Civil War & more

Live concerts at Circular Congregational Church

150 Meeting Street at 7 pm

October 5, 9, 16, 23, 26

November 1, 9, 15, 22, 30

December 6, 13, 20, 26, 30 (Special Holiday Performances)

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

Box Office: 843.270.4903Tickets at Charleston Area

Visitor Centerswww.soundofcharleston.com

From Gospel to Gershwin

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.

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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57Th ANNUAl COASTAl CAROlINA FAIR

October 31-November 10Coastal Carolina Fairgrounds

Take the short drive to Ladson, only minutes from Charleston, and find fun for the entire family. Entertainment will include not only thrilling rides for all ages, but an explosive mixture of nightly fireworks displays and national-ly and internationally known perform-ers. For more info, call 843-572-3161 or visit www.coastalcarolinafair.org.

Crowd Pleaser


Drayton Hall SpiritualS ConCertSaturday and Sunday, December 7th & 8th

Now in its 30th year, Drayton Hall Spirituals Concert rings in the holiday season with its annual observance of traditional African-American spirituals. This year, Ann Caldwell and The Magnolia Singers will present two concerts in the raised English basement of Drayton Hall, the same songs heard in the fields and churches of centuries ago.

Ann Caldwell is a full-time vocalist and performer who studied voice with June Bonner of the Metropolitan Opera. The Magnolia Singers are an a capella group dedicated to preserving historic Southern music and spirituals. In these classic Gullah songs, audience members are invited to join in, relating to the message and connecting to the music.

The occasion begins with a catered reception and tours of Drayton Hall, now in its fourth century. There are two performances on Saturday, at 3pm and 5:30pm, and one Sunday at 3pm. Tickets are $35 per adult and $30 for Friends of Drayton Hall. Group rates are available. Call 843-769-2638 for information and reservations, or visit www.draytonhall.org.

Crowd Pleaser

OctoberE V E N T S1, 6, 8 Chamber Music Charleston, Music for Strings and Harpsichord, Sun 3pm,

Tues 7:30pm, Daniel, Edisto, and Kiawah Islands, 843-763-4941, www.chambermusiccharleston.org.

1-6 MOJA Arts Festival, A Celebration of African-American Arts, 843-724-7305, www.mojafestival.com.

1-31 Boone Hall Fright Nights, 843-884-4371, www.boonehallplantation.com.

1-31 Myrtle Maze and Pumpkin Patch, weekends, Legare Farms, Johns Island, 843-559-0788, www.legarefarms.com.

1-1/19 Fashion Acessories: Hats, exhibit at Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

2-30 Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Sea Turtle Hospital, MWF, Sat-Sun, 1-1:30pm, SC Aquarium, 843-720-1991, www.scaquarium.org.

2-30 Wine Strolls, Every Wednesday 5:30pm-7pm, Middleton Place, 843-782-3608, www.middletonplace.org.

3-31 The Fall Tours, Wed-Sun, $50 per person per day, 843-722-4630, www.preservationsociety.org.

4 French Quarter Art Walk, 5pm-8pm, 843-577-7101, www.frenchquarterarts.com.

5, 9, 16, The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular 23, 26 Congregational Church, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com.

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

6 Wine Women & Shoes, benefit for Florence Crittenton Programs for SC, 1-4pm, Daniel Island Club, florencecrittentonsc.org.

13 Free Admission Sunday, 1-5pm, Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.

18-11/3 Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183, www.charlestonstage.com.

18-26 Picasso at the Lapin Agile, 8pm, Flowertown Players, Summerville, 843-875-9521, www.flowertownplayers.org.

26 Charleston Jazz Orchestra: World of Bebop, Charleston Music Hall, 843-641-0011, www.charlestonmusichall.com.

26 Edisto Island Bluegrass Festival, Point of Pines Plantation, Edisto Island, www.edistoislandbluegrass.com or email [email protected].

31 Coastal Carolina Fair, Exchange Park, Ladson, 843-572-3161, www.coastalcarolinafair.org.


The CharlesTon BaTTery BenCh

Charleston’s historic and beautiful parks are the perfect place to sit and enjoy the city’s charm. The comfortable benches are a fascinating part of Charleston’s history, and their story begins shortly after the Civil War, when the Battery, and most of the city, was left in shambles. Around 1880, the City of Charleston commissioned a local foundry to design and produce an outdoor bench which would both be a handsome addition to the Battery while affording comfortable seating, but also provide a story in its cast iron sides.

What they came up with was a bench made of painted cypress slats and cast iron sides. Indigenously grown Lowcounty cypress is one of the best woods for outdoor use because of its resistance to rot and bug infesta-tions. The cast iron ends demon-strated quite a few things. If one looks carefully at the detailed cast-ing, one will notice near the top of the casting, the curved loop is, in fact, an image of a greyhound’s head. This notes the dog races which took place during that period in the northern part of the peninsula. The central part of the ornamental casting evidences an inverted South Carolina parakeet, a then prevalent, but now extinct bird made famous by John James Audubon nature drawings of the early 19th century. There is fauna and flora throughout the casting and at the front edge of the seat support. One can find a fox above and a hound below, indicating the many hunts which took place in this region. Another detail noticeable in the lower portion is a stylized palmetto frond. It is always easy to spot a “fake” or knock off of an original Charleston Battery Bench, because quite a few of these details are lost to poor copies made from an original. But, to be sure, the name “Birlant” is boldly cast onto the rear leg of every original bench.

In the early 1940s, the Riley Ironworks closed and George Birlant, founder of George C. Birlant & Co. (Antiques) bought the matchplate (original mold), and Birlant’s has been faithfully continuing the production of making the original Charleston Battery Bench in its warehouse, rear of its antiques establishment, at 191 King Street. Visitors are welcome to view the rather primitive method employed in making the benches, as the castings, still foundered stateside, and Lowcountry cypress are both painstakingly examined,

Uniquely Charleston

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NovemberE V E N T S

1-3 Art on Paper Fair, Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706, www.gibbesmuseum.org.

1-3 Picasso at the Lapin Agile, 8pm, Flowertown Players, Summerville, 843-875-9521, www.flowertownplayers.org.

1, 9, 15, The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular 22, 30 Congregational Church, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com.

1-10 Coastal Carolina Fair, Exchange Park, Ladson, 843-572-3161, www.costalcarolinafair.org.

1-29 Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Sea Turtle Hospital, MWF, Sat-Sun, 1-1:30pm, SC Aquarium, 843-720-1991, www.scaquarium.org.

1-30 North Charleston City Gallery Exhibit: Barbara Sammons (digital photography) and Linda Page Hudgins with Carol Beth Icard (oil & acrylic), Charleston Area Convention Center, 843-740-5854, www.northcharleston.org.

1-30 Stingrays Hockey, North Charleston Coliseum, 843-744-2248, www.stingrayshockey.com.

1-3/10/14 Our Duty was Quite Arduous: The Union Encampment on Little Folly Island, 1863-1865, exhibit at Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., 843-722-2996, www.charlestonmuseum.org.

1-23 The Birds, 7:30pm, Pure Theatre, 477 King St., 843-723-4444, www.puretheatre.org

2 Annual Harvest Festival, 11am-5pm, $5/person, Mullet Hall Equestrian Center, Johns Island, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.

2 15th Annual Charleston James Island Connector Run, 8:30am, Cannon Park, 5K, 10K and Bike Fun Ride, 843-478-5001, www.jicrun.com

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

3-24 Bird Walk, Sundays, 8:30am-11am, refreshments at 11am, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, Hwy. 61, 843-571-1266, www.magnoliaplantation.com.

8-12/31 Holiday Festival of Lights, Sun.-Thurs. 5:30-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 5:30-11pm, James Island County Park, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.

9-10 Battle of Secessionville Reenactment, Boone Hall Plantation, Mt. Pleasant, 843-884-4371, www.battleofsecessionville.org.

15-17 Charleston Holiday Market, Charleston Area Convention Center, 843-529-5011, www.charlestonconvention.com.

16-17 Plantation Days, free with admission, Middleton Place, 843-782-3608, www.middletonplace.org

27 Summerville Christmas Tree Lighting, 6:30pm, Downtown Summerville, 843-821-7260, www.summervilledream.org.

29-30 Holiday Market, free to shop, Middleton Place, 843-782-3608, www.middletonplace.org.


cleaned and sanded before being dipped one at a time in an immersion tank of Glidden’s best quality alkyd industrial gloss enamel in, what else, “Charleston Green” paint—the color by which most ornamental ironwork in Charleston has been painted for centuries.

The original Charleston Battery Bench is made in four sizes—a 30 inch “chair bench,” the traditional four foot, two seater and two “double benches” at six feet and eight feet long. Birlant’s can also accommodate custom sizes, too. Thousands of Birlant’s Charleston Battery Benches grace many a home throughout the Lowcountry, while they also can be spotted in many national projects, includ-ing golf courses, shopping centers, residential com-plexes, office complexes and municipal streetscapes to name a few.

For more information about Charleston Battery Benches, visit www.birlant.com or call 843-722-3842.

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DecemberE V E N T S1 Parade of Boats and Fireworks, 5:30-7:30pm, fireworks begin 6:45pm, Charleston

Harbor, 843-724-7305, www.charlestonlowcountry.com.1 Chanukah in the Square, Marion Square, 4-6pm, free, 843-884-2323.1-31 The Charleston Story, permanent exhibit at Gibbes Museum of Art, 843-722-2706,

www.gibbesmuseum.org.1-31 Charleston Christmas Sleigh Ride, 5pm, Thursday-Sunday, Charleston Harbor,

843-276-4203, www.thrillercharleston.com.1-31 Holiday Festival of Lights, Sun.-Thurs. 5:30pm-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 5:30pm-11pm,

James Island County Park, 843-795-4386, www.ccprc.com.6 French Quarter Art Walk, 5pm-8pm, 843-577-7101, www.frenchquarterarts.com.6-8 Christmas Made in the South, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm, Adults $6, Children

12-under free, Exchange Park, Ladson, 704-847-9480, www.carolinashows.com.6-22 Annie, Charleston Stage Co., Dock Street Theatre, 843-577-7183,

www.charlestonstage.com.6-22 A Christmas Carol, Footlight Players, Footlight Theatre, 20 Queen St., 843-723-7334,

www.footlightplayers.net.6-22 Plaid Tidings, 8pm, Thurs-Sun, Flowertown Players, Summerville, 843-875-9521,

www.flowertownplayers.org.6, 13 Christmas 1860, Holiday Candlelight Tour, Edmondston-Alston House, 21 East

Battery, 6:30-8:30pm, advance tickets $20, $25 day of event, 843-722-7171, www.edmondstonalston.com.

6, 13, 20, The Sound of Charleston, live music from Gospel to Gershwin, 7pm, Circular 26, 30 Congregational Church, 843-270-4903, www.soundofcharleston.com.7 North Charleston Christmas Parade, activities begin at 4pm, parade at 6pm, Park

Circle, 843-740-5854, www.northcharleston.org.7 32nd Annual Holiday Parade of Boats, 5-7:30pm, Charleston Harbor, 843-724-7414,

www.charlestonarts.org. 7 Christmas Festival & Parade, 4-9pm, Park Circle and Armory Park, northcharleston.org.7-8 30th Annual Spirituals Concert, Sat. 4:30-6:30pm, Sun. 3-5pm, Drayton Hall,

843-769-2605, www.draytonhall.org.7-21 Farmers Market, Saturdays 8am-2pm, Marion Square, 843-724-7305,

www.charlestonarts.org.8 17th Annual Christmas Light Parade & Tree Lighting, 2-4pm, parade starts at the

intersection of Coleman Blvd. and Pelzer Dr., 843-720-1981, www.charlestonlowcountry.com.

19-20 Grand Illumination: Christmas 1782, 6-8pm, Middleton Place, 843-556-6020, www.middletonplace.org.

22 Chamber Music Charleston, Classical Kids Concerts, The Night Before Christmas, 1pm & 2:30pm, Sottile Theatre, 843-763-4941, www.chambermusiccharleston.org.


26 Great Russian Nutcracker, presented by the Moscow Ballet, 3 & 7:30pm, North Charleston Performing Art Center, 843-529-5000, www.northcharlestoncoliseumpac.com.

31 Happy New Year Charleston, 4pm-10:30pm, Marion Square and surrounding locations, 843-724-7305, www.charlestonlowcountry.com.

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NATHAN GUNNOperatic Baritone

Wednesday,Nov 6, 2013

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Valentine’sConcert

Tuesday,Feb 11, 2014

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The Black Fedora comedy mysTery TheaTre Takes To The WaTer WiTh

charlesTon harBor Tours

In the midst of war, 1944, spies and double agents slink in the streets of Washington and cross the pond from London to carry out their sneaky deeds. So when Churchill and FDR need a safe place to make an exchange, Charleston Harbor steps to the plate to make it happen.

A mysterious stranger climbs aboard the Carolina Queen Riverboat, handcuffed to a briefcase carrying an immense secret. No one will speak of what is in it, but everyone wants it--“The Con Man,” “The Sheik,” “The Dame.” And someone will stop at noth-ing, even murder, to get what they want.

The cast of The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre graces the Charleston Harbor with mystery and laughter as it entertains audiences aboard the Carolina Queen. But keep your guard up! No guest is to be trusted.

Spotlight on the Arts

After boarding, take your pick of zoot suits, swing dresses, spy paraphernalia and, of course, fedoras to dress the part and act along and solve the murder mystery! While aboard, you will also get close-up views of some famous Charleston Harbor sites, including Fort Sumter, the USS Yorktown, the Ravenel Bridge and the Battery. A fully stocked bar, with alco-holic and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks, is available throughout the evening.

The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre first opened its curtains in July 2012 on Church Street in a renovated retail space turned cozy theatre. The theatre gained

momentum quickly, producing at least three shows at any time of the year and a popular holiday show. It is already ranked in the Top 20 attractions in Charleston, and surely the Harbor Cruise will prove no different.

For those reluctant to set sail, The Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre has multiple shows at its home theatre. During the holidays actors will grace the stage performing A Sweet T. Christmas, a Holiday Whodunit with Spirit. During a freak snowstorm at Sweet T.’s B&B, an unlikely bunch- including a clumsy handyman, hopeless hairdresser, a portly policeman and a puzzling stranger- must band together to solve a mystery!

And for those keen on a salty wind, Charleston Harbor Tours offer many different oppor-tunities to see the beautiful sights of the historic harbor. Daily, vessels set sail on Harbor Tours to see over 75 Charleston landmarks, including Forts Moultrie, Sumter and Johnson, the stately and charming houses of the Battery and the bridges spanning the Harbor. Goers may even catch a glimpse of dolphins! Harbor & Carriage Tours, Harbor & Plantation Tours and Group Tours are also available. From private charters, to wedding and rehearsal dinners and corporate events, to an afternoon sail, Charleston Harbor Tours are versatile and fun for all audiences.

Contact Charleston Harbor Tours at 888-224-5037 or visit www.charlestonharbortours.com. Contact Black Fedora Mystery Theatre at 843-937-6453 or www.charlestonmysteries.com.


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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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To: Summerville

To: Goose Creek

Cypress GardensMoncks Corner

Old Santee Canal

To: Edisto IslandBeaufortHilton HeadSavannah

To: Summerville

Clements F

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To: EdistoBeach

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Crowd Pleaser 30th AnnuAl MOJA

Arts FestivAlRunning through October 6, Charles-ton’s MOJA Arts Festival celebrates its 30th year with an exciting lineup of events. Highlighting African-American and Caribbean arts, this event has been named one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 events. Nearly half of MOJA’s events are admission free, with the remainder offered at modest ticket prices ranging from $5 to $35. The wide range of events include visual arts, classical music, dance, gospel, jazz, poetry, R&B music, storytelling, theatre, children’s activities, traditional crafts, ethnic food and much more. For tickets and more information, visit www.mojafestival.com or call 843-724-7305.

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NORTHCHARLESTON

To:McClellanvilleGeorgetownPawleys IslandMyrtle Beach

To: Summerville

To: Goose Creek

Cypress GardensMoncks Corner

Old Santee Canal

To: Edisto IslandBeaufortHilton HeadSavannah

To: Summerville

Clements F

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To: EdistoBeach

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MOUNT PLEASANT CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Mac Off / October 12

Children’s Day Festival / October 20

Assault on Battery Wagner / November 9-10

Holiday Movie at Park West / December 6

Holiday Farmers Market & Craft Show / December 7

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Parade / December 8

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

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