Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston was the first British Colony established in 1651. 

It was one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

 

 

 

 

The city is located on a peninsula surrounded by Charleston Bay.

 

 

The Old City Market was built in 1841 and is located in the historic district.

It holds small shops, restaurants and antiques.

 

 

 

The market has at least 5 city block size buildings in a row.

 

Horse drawn wagons tours are popular with the tourists. 

 

Crowds of tourists looking for that special gift to take home.

 

The Powder Magazine was built in 1713 and is the

oldest public building in the Carolinas. It stored

gun power crucial for defending Charleston.

 



 

The French Quarter was named for the number

of French Merchants who lived in this area.

 

Pastel colors and ironwork adorn the homes.

 

 

Brick buildings have their special features.

 

 



 

Colorful courtyards provide sanctuary.

 





 

Waterfront Park is an 8 acre park and pier along the Charleston Harbor entry.

 

Fort Sumter is located in Charleston Harbor.  The Civil War conflict started

on April 12, 1861 at this spot between the North and South forces.

 

 

Arthur Ravenel Bridge spans the Charleston peninsula to City of Mount Pleasant.

 

This bridge design is used for many bridges in South Carolina and Georgia.



 

 



 

 Heyward-Washington House built in 1772.  It is

called Charleston Revolutionary War House.

 

 

Historic Dock Street Theatre is America's first theater.

 



The St. Philip's Church was first built in 1724. 

 

During the Civil War, its bells were converted in to cannons. Bells

were not replaced until 1976!

 







 

The row of antebellum mansions that existed before the Civil War flank the tip of the peninsula and are protected by the High Battery Seawall. 

 



 

The contrasting blue color on the porch ceiling

seems to be a common added  touch.