The English established Charleston in 1670.
Blackbeard lay siege to the city, Spain and France attacked it, a fire ravaged 500 acres of the city, Civil War battles were fought, slavery flourished and still the city grew and established itself as a key cultural and economic port in the South.
By 1708 the majority of South Carolina’s population were slaves. Plantations flourished with slave labor. Today many of the plantations have disappeared and the population has integrated.
We took a Gullah Culture Tour with a guide whose great grandparents were slaves. He brought alive the history of the slaves transported primarily from West Africa. Churches are important centers to maintain the Gullah traditions of descendants of slaves.
The Port of Charleston is a modern mix of cruise ships, sail boats, freighters and military ships.
The Custom House stands as a reminder of the importance of shipping to the economy of Charleston.
She crab soup and oysters on the shell draw seafood lovers from far and wide (even Western Canada).
Charleston City Market offers everything from crafts to art and jewelry, local food and drink and souvenirs.
Many homes and businesses have been restored.
The Angel Oak Tree is hundreds of years old and stands as sentinel over the history of the Charleston area.
Beautiful! Loved the pic of the Angel oak tree. I notice they have propped up some of the trunks. I really like the pic with all the little sailboats. So pretty.
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